Is my baby more likely to be colicky with formula?

It is unlikely that formula will increase the probability of a baby getting colic. While the cause of colic is still a mystery, it seemed to be related to the baby swallowing more air during feeding. As such, since breastfeeding usually involves having the baby in an upright position, it will minimize the amount of air being swallowed during the feeding. Bottle-feeding, on the other hand, is usually done with the baby in a lying down position which causes more air to be consumed. Therefore, it could be that bottle-feeding, rather than the formula milk, is causing the perceived difference. Especially since there are babies who are exclusively breastfed having colic. Since the cause of colic has not been identified, it seemed that it is more dependent on the baby, rather than the type of milk that he/she is getting that is determining whether the baby gets colic.

Probably not very true. It depends on individual baby. Colic may be present in breastfed babies as well due to mummy's diet, caffeine, fast letdown or acid reflux. http://www.breastfeeding-problems.com/breastfeeding-and-colic.html Bottle feeding may also be the reason for colic. Many parents have found that switching the bottles to anti-colic bottles have solved the problem. Dr Brown's is the trusted brand for such problems and can be found at kiddy palace, Pupsik and many other retail stores at about $15/bottle. If nothing works, massaging may help! http://sg.theasianparent.com/tummy-massage-for-colic-and-constipation/

No. There is no known reasons for the cause of colic. Most people believes that baby can be colicky when they have wind in their belly. This can be due to many reasons such as baby's drinking technique, types of milk bottles. There are also breastfeeding mommies who believe that the moms' diet can cause colic baby.

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