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Swanson advises the following: "You can gradually make the switch by mixing three parts old formula and one part new formula. If the baby drinks it, move to half-and-half and then 1/4 old and 3/4 new. Following that would be a full bottle of the new brand.

Reasons for switching baby formula include food allergies, a baby's need for more iron, extreme fussiness, or diarrhea. These and other symptoms can also be signs of something unrelated to baby's formula. In that case, a change may not help or could make baby's symptoms worse.

From options with the protein source you are looking for, pick the formula with the carbohydrate blend closest to what you want. Then give it a shot. You made your decision based on science. If you need to change formulas in the future, you know how to select your next formula the same way.

There's no evidence that switching to a different formula does any good or harm. However, if you think a particular brand of formula disagrees with your baby, talk to a midwife or health visitor. They can help you decide whether to try a different type.

Additionally, some providers may recommend a formula switch if they feel the baby requires a partially- or extensively-hydrolyzed formula....Some of the reasons why a baby might be unhappy include: Overstimulation. Hunger. Overtiredness. Temperature sensitivity. Discomfort. Wet or dirty diaper. Overfeeding.

Some of the signs that your baby is allergic to the type of formula you're feeding him or her are: Excessive crying or fussiness after a feeding. Extra gas. Very loose, watery stools....Other signs include: Dry, red, and scaly skin. Diarrhea. Extreme fatigue or weakness. Forceful vomiting.

Enfamil Enspire Enfamil's Enspire is the brand's closest formula to breast milk, thanks to the inclusion of proteins found in colostrum, like lactoferrin. (In fact, Enspire is the first and only infant formula in the U.S. to include lactoferrin as an ingredient, according to the brand.)

You can start with a combination of three parts old to one part new, and when your baby accepts that, move to half-and-half. Keep gradually changing the ratio until you are feeding only the new formula. You may want to buy a small container of the new formula until you know for sure you want to stick with it.

When transitioning your baby from one formula to another due to an allergy, intolerance, or medical condition, an immediate switch is usually recommended (as opposed to a slow transition). Confirm the appropriate formula transition timing and switch with your baby's pediatrician.

Make sure you give your baby enough time to try the new formula, usually 3 to 5 days. Some babies will adjust right away. Others may have slight changes in stool pattern, gas, and/or spit-ting up until they become accustomed to the new formula.