r/FormulaFeeders • u/True_Diet_7910 • Mar 05 '26

CMPA / CMPI / MSPI Hypoallergenic Formula help!

Our LO (3 months) was recently “diagnosed” (I use the term loosely since there was no testing done) with CMPA, the only signs are the congested breathing sound and dry skin. We thought she just had a cold but after a month of congested breathing we took her in and the PED said it was most likely CMPA, due to her laying down and refluxing that’s irritating her nasal cavity. No spitting up, no colic, no trouble pooping, not gassy. Any other parents go through this where the CMPA isn’t that extreme as you see online? PED said we didn’t HAVE to switch formula and that she’s not in discomfort but to switch her to get rid of the congested breathing sounds.

What did you do? Please help, FTM and I don’t know what to do. I can’t justify Nutramigen since it’s so expensive and her symptoms aren’t severe. Previously on the Members Mark gentle formula.

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u/Organic_Jello_122 Mar 05 '26

My baby was diagnosed with CMPA. But she had microscopic blood in several stool samples, mucous in her poop, severe reflux and poor weight gain despite eating and congestion as well. After being on Nutramigen for a few weeks all of those symptoms are gone, other than the reflux. It has significantly improved though. I probably wouldn’t switch just for some congestion and no other symptoms. Maybe you could try a sensitive formula like Gentlease first? Definitely ask your pediatrician before you do that though.

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u/True_Diet_7910 Mar 05 '26

She was on Members Mark gentle formula and she gained 2 pounds from January 28th (Ped appointment was last friday.) She was eating good on the Gentlease Member's Mark version but just the congestion was happening. I'll talk to her more when we go back this month. Thank you so much and i'm glad your baby found some relief with Nutramigen!

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u/Organic_Jello_122 Mar 05 '26

Her weigh gain sounds perfect! I would insist they check a stool sample because usually with CMPA there is blood in the stool, even if you can’t see it. It only takes a few minutes for them to check in the office. And then if it’s negative there’s really no need to switch to the expensive stuff.