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I have a 6 week old baby who started on formula novalac ar1 when she was in hospital. when she got out, i bought her novalac ar digestive. she isnt vomiting it but is experiencing constipation. can i change her back to novalac ar1 in 1 week?

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Yes: Both are adequate sources of nutrition. It may or may not change the pattern as infants occasionally vary in pooping patterns. If it is soft when they go I don't consider it constipation.

Answered 11/18/2019

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