Sensitive Baby Formula: Hypoallergenic vs Anti-Reflux

Infant reflux occurs when a baby spits up, and food moves back up from the baby's stomach. Reflux can occur in healthy infants several times per day. Rest assured, as long as your baby is healthy, content, and meeting all milestones, reflux is not a cause for concern.

Overall, infant reflux is not a cause for concern. It is unusual for the stomach contents to have enough acid to irritate the throat or esophagus in a way to cause harm. Frequent reflux, however, may be a sign that your baby is struggling to digest the food and may need additional digestive support or possibly a different formula.

You may notice your little one spitting up after feeding or when your baby coughs, cries or hiccups.

Babies with reflux may have trouble eating and act cranky, especially after meal times or prolonged periods of lying down.

You may have heard acid reflux in infants referred to as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), the condition is rarely severe, and symptoms subside as a baby gets older.

As your infant grows, the esophagus becomes more extended, and the angle between the stomach and esophagus changes. These changes naturally decrease the frequency of reflux episodes.

Spitting up and other reflux symptoms, including discomfort, disappear in more than 50 percent of infants by 10 months, 80 percent by 18 months, and 98 percent by two years of age.

To minimize reflux: Feed your baby in an upright position. Also, hold your baby in a sitting position for 30 minutes after feeding. Gravity can help stomach contents stay settled.

Families have also found remarkable success soothing symptoms of reflux with the use of baby formulas that have been thickened. These formulas sit heavier in the stomach, allowing more digestion time.

HiPP Anti-Reflux baby formula is a special nutrition designed with all-natural, organic ingredients to soothe and comfort babies showing signs of acid reflux.

HiPP AR contains organic locust bean gum that makes this baby formula creamier. Locust bean gum is a natural bulking agent, often used in unique recipes for babies with reflux who frequently spit up.

Locust bean gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. Locust bean gum has an enormous water-binding capacity. It can bind up to 80 – 100% of its weight in water. This organic thickener works in harmony with the probiotics and prebiotics to support the digestive needs of little ones with reflux.

HiPP Anti-reflux also contains vitamins and minerals for optimal growth and the reinforcement of absorption, so you won’t have to worry about nutrient deficiency that can happen during spit-up.

Hypoallergenic or "HA" formulas are made with proteins that have been broken down into tiny pieces called “peptides” and/or “amino acids.” These smaller proteins in infant formula considerably lower the chances of causing an allergic reaction or intolerance.

Hypoallergenic formula is for formula-fed babies with cow's milk allergies or intolerances. This formula is made with broken-down milk proteins to make digestion easier for babies with this food allergy.

Formulas labeled HA can be recommended by pediatricians when there are milk protein sensitivities or to prevent food allergies in babies who are at considerable risk because of family history.

When a formula-fed baby has diarrhea frequently, it can signify that your little one has a cow’s milk intolerance or a possible food allergy. In both these cases, a hypoallergenic formula can soothe digestive worries.

Diarrhea in little ones that is watery and sometimes foul-smelling can lead to dehydration and malabsorption of needed vitamins and minerals. It is essential to talk with your pediatrician to ensure proper treatment and nutrition are given.

With little ones with food intolerances or allergies, you may notice blood in their stools. The blood may be caused by the formation of small ulcers within the GI tract brought on by an allergic reaction.

The sight of bloody stools can be quite concerning for families; following up with a pediatrician or your qualified holistic practitioner is imperative. Moving forward and working with your infant’s doctor switching to a hypoallergenic formula is exceptionally beneficial to soothe inflammation and help absorb nutrition.

As your little one's digestive system develops, it is normal for babies to experience gas. Excessive gassiness accompanied by a bloated stomach, clenched fists, and/or a foul odor is not normal and may be a sign of milk intolerance or allergy.

Hydrolyzed proteins in a hypoallergenic formula can help alleviate painful gas and comfort the baby.

Eczema is one of the common symptoms of Cow's Milk Protein Allergy. Babies with significant eczema may be placed on a hypoallergenic formula.

By taking out the intact lactose proteins which irritate your child's skin, the skin may start to clear. Hydrolyzed formulas with probiotics to support healthy gut flora have been known to increase results.

European hypoallergenic baby formulas are the best option for digestion problems and skin reactions due to intolerance in cow’s milk or food allergies.

Trusted baby formulas HiPP HA, and HiPP Comfort go the extra mile to ensure proper nutrition without allergy-causing ingredients.

HiPP formula has developed two unique baby formulas to help relieve

digestive discomforts that many babies struggle with.

The hydrolyzed protein in HiPP Comfort and HiPP HA allows easier digestion and nutrient absorption for even the most sensitive systems.