Table 2.
Gastrointestinal tolerance.
| Spitting, n (%) | Vomiting, n (%) | Colic, n (%) | Daily stool frequency mean (SD) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit 1 | ||||
| Formula S | 4 (15.5) | 1 (3.8) | 12 (46) | 1.4 ± 0.7 |
| Formula F | 7 (27) | 3 (11.5) | 7 (27) | 1.4 ± 0.7 |
| Breast milk | 13 (52.0) | 2 (8.0) | 8 (32) | 3.4 ± 1.5 |
| Visit 2 | ||||
| Formula S | 5 (19.3) | 1 (3.8) | 5 (19.3) | 1.1 ± 0.3 |
| Formula F | 8 (31) | 0 (0) | 4 (15.4) | 1.4 ± 0.7 |
| Breast milk | 7 (28) | 1 (4) | 4 (16) | 2.2 ± 0.9 |
The χ2 test was performed to compare discrete variables among groups (n = 26/group). No differences in signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal intolerance were found among the two study groups (Formula S vs Formula F) during the study period.