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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Add an extra can or 2 of water and it will help her tolorate it.
Dont worry so much about the speed, it will be able to get increased when she stops getting sick from the feedings.
Some formulas arent easy for some to digest. Talk to the nutritionist or whoever prescribed the formula. There are many different types out there. Some are easier on the stomach.
What is the formula that she is on?
I went thru several formulas before I had one that didnt make me sick.
I use the Carnation VHC also. I order it thru the Amazon link on the forum pages so OCF gets a small kick back. The Carnation VHC is very thick so you must add a can of water to it. I mix one can of VHC with one can of my regular formula and one can of a health food hi protein liquid. Do not do this unless the doctor oks it and she is able to tolerate it.
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