Baby on Nutramigen, but he seems so unhappy
i just started my almost 3 month old son on Nutramigen a week ago as prescribed by his pediatrician BecUse he was having 8-10 loose stools a day with some mucus and only gaining 1-3 oz a week. My son has always been very fussy. he screamed when I first gave this stuff to him but I believe he's gotten used to it and eats it now and his stools have greatly improved to only 1-2 a day and firmer. He's also gained 6 oz the week he's been on it. The issue I have is that he still seems so unhappy... I feel like he is never relaxed and always squirming and not even happy for 5-10 minutes after eating.. I know I may sound paranoid but I feel like this formula is damaging him in some way because I was silly and googled and saw a thread linking this formula to autism.
Was just wondering if anyone had any encouraging words or insight or even similar experiences. I didn't like putting him on this stuff but he was pooping so much he wasn't gaining weight.
Any insight will be helpful. Thanks!
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Might he be tense and unhappy because you are too?
Perhaps look at baby massage. It's nice contact time for both of you. But if you are still concerned, a professional opinion can only benefit and improve peace of mind. Your doing brilliantly.