My two month old son was put on a new formula (similac alimentum) with rice to thicken it over a week ago by his ped. Since then all he does is sleep and i can t seem to keep him awake. I also noticed he s pale when he s sleeping. What could be causing this? Could it be the formula?
Thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. Ideally (as per American Academy of Pediatrics as well as World Health Organization) a two-month-old baby should be exclusively breastfed for 6 months after which weaning with semi-solid food like mashed boiled food or cereal based formula is done. I would not recommend introduction of rice at this age though many baby food companies market their "stage 1" foods to child Chat Doctor.  So, try switching back to breast milk if adequate amount can be procured.  In case of a working mother, breast milk can be expressed and stored in a refrigerator. If not, formula feeds including similar alimentum may be given. It is hypoallergenic. I do not know if your baby has milk allergy or a similar condition due to which the pediatrician asked him to take such a formula in addition to rice. It is not likely to cause paleness during sleep. The paleness can be evaluated by checking the hemoglobin content of blood. Hope that would resolve your queries. Feel free to revert in case of any further queries.