A2 Milk Platinum Premium Infant Questions & Answers

Hi Sam, congratulations on your new bub!
I wouldn't be too concerned about the frequency of his poo as long as it is coming out reasonably soft. I would consider trying another formula if he was experiencing any pain when trying to go, and it was only coming out in hard little pellets. You could try a gentle massage with lotion on his belly after a bath or if you notice he is trying to go, while he is on his back, gently encourage his knees towards his belly (kind of like a squat), makes it easier for him to push.
Each baby is different so trying to find the right formula is just trial and patience. I have four babes and none of them were the same. I am currently using S26 Gold but I would stick to what you are using if you find it is better than the last. We all want the best start for our babies but don't be fooled by the words 'premium, platinum or gold'. The most important thing is that your baby sleeps well and gains weight well, this makes for a happy mamma. All the best.

Hi Sam,

My pediatrician advised me that “Gold” formulas tend to constipate babies so I would steer clear of those. Personally, I would stick to the A2 and get some Coloxyl drops. These drops combined with the A2 really helped my baby girl. She was a bit older though so I would check with your Doctor first and make sure your bub can have them. I'm not sure why the nurse suggested colic drops and infacol for constipation, I wouldn’t expect them to make a difference.
I hope your bub is feeling better soon. It’s horrible to watch them constipated and in pain. Best of luck.

Hi ladies thank you for your advise I’ll be sure to take it on board ... Shelly I had a auto correct moment happen i am currently using coloxyl drops not colic drops along with infacol as advised by nurse and it’s not really doing much

I also changed because of those reasons. I do add thickener into each feed too. And also changed my bottles :)

I have never had any trouble with the A2 formula and know a lot of other mums that would say the same. Relatives have used other formulas and ended up changing to A2 and their little ones have got on so much better. Hope this helps

Do you breastfeed your baby or bottle feed her Express milk before? If you have been breastfeeding your baby, she may not understand a bottle and how to drink from it. I saw in Facebook about Minibite bottles which teats are very similar to nipples. Some babies refuse to take normal bottles but are fine with Minibite bottles so you may give it a go. You can also search people’s feedback on this bottle in Product Review before buying.

Babies cluster feed around this time, so I would certainly suggest it could be normal x

Hi. Since your baby is only 8 weeks old it may be placenta fluid that hasn't flushed out properly. I'm no expert I suggest that you ask a doctor.

Thank you.

Yes it’s normal! In many stages of growth you will find all sorts of weird textures and different shades of colours. Be wary of blood in poo x

Yes, my baby does too.
Don't forget formula feed babies pooh can be various colours including mustard, green and even black apparently.

It is usually sold out at most supermarkets, I buy mine from Chemist Warehouse (Brisbane)

Varies from $28 - $35 a tin. Depending on supermarket specials etc.

Are you giving your baby water at all? Not too much, just small amounts, it will help with your babies bowel movements. And make sure youre making the bottles correctly. Water 1st then formula.
If baby isn't crying due to not pooping daily, dont stress too much.
My son used to poop every 2 days.
If your baby is pooping every 2nd or so day, its ok. But definitely try giving baby some water.
Hope this helps.
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Not sure. I don't mind it though now that baby is on solids as sometimes you just want to make up a little bit to mix in with food.

A soft consistency is a good thing... as long as it's not too watery. This is a good guide: http://www.babycenter.com.au/baby-poo-photos

I purchased it from Woolworths supermarket.

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A2 is very sensitive on tiny tummies... if nothing else has settled him try it...see how it goes but let his tummy get use to it for about a week... :)

Thankyou I hope all goes well.

If your baby is lactose intolerant then a2 will not help, in fact no milk will help, best to move on to soy or something that does not have lactose in it.
No point in bagging a2 if your baby is lactose intolerant. A2 milk has never maintained that it solves that issue. swapping between formula's will not help either without giving it at least 2 weeks on a2 alone. If the baby is still reacting on a2 after this period of time then I would be certain that the baby is lactose intolerant. A simple blood test can verify that. 20% of people in the UK say they are lactose intolerant but only 5% actually are. The reaction is with the a1 protein not the lactose. A2 is a1 protein free.
Hope that explains some of the negative comment made against a2 that I have read.

Hi :)
My sons poos did change to a darker colour and smell a bit (because it's not breat milk) this is usually normal. If she keeps crying though before she poos for longer than two - three week (Settle in period) I would look at another one? Hope Iv helped:)

It was better than some others, but we found the Nan Comfort with probiotics the best for constipation & reflux.