What to Expect When Switching to Enfamil® Gentlease®
Enfamil®Gentlease®is an infant formula made for gassy and fussy babies. It’s a milk-based formula with reduced lactose and easy-to-digest proteins, which makes Gentlease a gentler formula for your baby’s digestive system.
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Formula |
Key Features |
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| Gentlease | Provides gentle nutrition while addressing gas and fussiness. |
| Neuropro Gentlease | Has additional nutrients and components to support brain development and addresses gas/fussiness |
| Enspire Gentlease | Has additional nutrients and components to support brain development, the immune system, and addresses gas/fussiness. |
Tips for introducing Gentlease to your baby's diet
Before switching formulas, develop a game plan with your pediatrician. They may suggest a gradual introduction by mixing Gentlease with their current formula, or they might greenlight you to try it right away. While many babies have no issues switching formulas, it’s also not uncommon for babies to take 3 to 5 days to become used to a new formula.
- Try to introduce Gentlease when your baby is hungry.
- Try to be positive during feeding times as babies can pick up on your reactions, such as from facial expressions and the sound of your voice. Let them know it’s going to be yummy and feel good in their tummy!
- When you are ready to start weaning your baby, check out these additional tips for introducing your baby to solid foods with Gentelase!
How long does it take for Gentlease to work?
Gentlease is formulated to help ease fussiness, crying, gas, and spit-up within 24 hours.*
Where to find Gentlease formula and savings
Gentlease can be found at most major retailers including Amazon↗, Target↗, Walmart↗, your local grocery store or pharmacy, and online.
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*Compared to the same infants who had been fed routine Infant Formula at the beginning of the study.
Frequently asked questions
What Formula Is Similar To Gentlease?
Enfamil Gentlease is designed to ease fussiness and gas;.comparable brands to Enfamil Gentlease may include Similac Pro-Total Comfort, Store Brand Gentle®. For more details see our formula comparison guide.
How Do I Know When To Switch to Gentlease Formula?
If your baby is experiencing feeding or digestion issues, notably diarrhea, extra gas, extra fussiness, and extra spit up or vomiting, it’s definitely a good idea to speak with your doctor about formula options, as your little one may benefit from a formula that is easier to digest.
How long does it take for Gentlease Formula to work?
Enfamil Gentlease is designed to ease fussiness, gas and crying in 24 hours.
How long should I use Enfamil Gentlease?
Gentlease is designed to be the sole source of nutrition for infants 0-6 months, and can be a major source of nutrition from 6-12 months. It may be possible to switch back from Gentlease to regular formula, but be sure to check with your doctor first.
Will switching to Gentlease help with gas and fussiness?
Gentlease is designed to provide relief for gas and fussiness, and many parents find it to be effective.
Is Gentlease Foamy?
It can be normal to see some foam in any infant formula–these bubbles are created by air that gets mixed in as you shake the formula. While air bubbles are relatively harmless, swallowing air bubbles can lead to discomfort and gas for your baby, so many parents like to minimize foam before feeding.
Making sure you have exact measurements and using a clean knife to level your scoops of formula can help reduce some of the air pockets that can get trapped in your formula, and you can also let your formula settle before feeding to let some of those air bubbles pop on their own.
