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Baby 6mths began weaning from pumped breastmilk. first bottle of formula threw it up 2hrs later. is this normal?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Formula: Usually if it is an allergy the formula is immediately vomited and there is often a rash. It may be that a combined administration of formula and breast milk may work better; gradually increasing the amount of formula. All the best.

Dr Hodge and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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A member asked:

Baby 6mths began weaning from pumped breastmilk. first bottle of formula threw it up 2hrs later. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Hodge and 3 doctors agreed

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