Enfamil Next Step Formula Review

Enfamil NEXT STEP LIPIL / NEXT STEP ProSobee LIPIL

So is milk the right next step? What should you do when your infant becomes a toddler? How do you keep up with all his changing needs?

Try Enfamil NEXT STEP LIPIL. It is a milk-based formula and it provides more complete nutrition for toddlers 9-24 months than whole milk. Plus it offers as much calcium and vitamin D, and more iron, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc. NEXT STEP LIPIL is the only toddler formula that contains LIPIL, a unique blend of DHA and ARA, important nutrients found in breast milk that support brain and eye development.

Of course, if you prefer a soy-based formula for your toddler, there's Enfamil NEXT STEP ProSobee LIPIL.

Enfamil is one of the world's most trusted names in baby forumulas and has been around since 1905. The Enfamil website has lots of informational tips to keep your baby healthy such as:

Gas as a result of lactose sensitivity
Gas can also be a sign that your baby is having a hard time digesting lactose, a carbohydrate found in most milk-based formula. If your baby shows signs of lactose sensitivity, your doctor may recommend Enfamil ProSobee® LIPIL®, a soy-based, milk-free formula, or Enfamil LactoFree® LIPIL, a lactose-based, lactose-free formula.

Colic symptoms and the “Rule of Three”
Colic is often determined by using the "Rule of Three." It usually starts when the baby is about three weeks old and lasts until he's about three months old. Episodes of crying and fussiness may go on for about three hours and happen three or more times a week for three weeks in a row.

Babies with colic cry at about the same time of day, often after their late afternoon or evening feedings. If your baby has colic, he may bring his knees up to his chest. His body may become stiff, his face may turn red, and he may be gassy.

Causes of colic
The exact causes of colic are unknown. But in some infants, colic is related to an allergy or sensitivity to milk protein. Because protein allergies have so many different symptoms, it's important to tell your doctor everything you can about your baby's condition. Based on that information, your doctor will recommend the best treatment for him.

Tips for handling colic
Follow your doctor's guidance on how to manage your baby's colic. These tips may also help.

• Try not to let your baby get hungry.
  
• Make sure the nipple opening on the bottle is large enough. Formula should flow at about one drop per second.
  
• Rock your baby gently or walk with him.
  
• Offer him a pacifier.
  
• Darken your baby's room at naptime.