Enfamil Lipil W/ Iron vs Kirkland Formula

My pediatrician told me that Kirkland is the same as Similac and the one sold at Sam's is the same as Enfamil.

We've used the Kirkland for months and our daughter's been really happy and gaining weight like a moose!

I used both of these with my daughter and found the only real difference is consistency. The Enfamil was easier to work with, didn't clump as much and blended faster. But my baby drank them boh happily and never noticed when I switched. Generally speaking, formula is strictly regulated by the FDA and the cashier is right in a way -- there are basic elements that are the same across the board. Enfamil is one of the priciest for sure, so switching to the store brand will save you a lot of money, without harming your precious babe.

FYI - Kirkland is the exact same formula as Similac. Costco has a licensing agreement with the manufacturers.

Most "store brand" formulas are pretty much the same. In fact they are only made by two different companies, PBM nutritionals, and Weyth. Right before my son was born the Today show did a story on Formula. The focus was on Targets new store brand of formual vs. Similac the consensus then was that the store brand was just a good for your baby & a lot cheaper.

With my first child, I only used enfamil. I bought it at Costco too because it was cheaper. As a new mom I felt there was no way I was using generic. But with my second child, I did use the Costco generic brand. It is a lot cheaper, and I really don't think there is that much difference. My sister in law is a nurse and she used generic with both her children. My son is in the 95th percentile for his height and 90th for his weight, (he is now 2 1/2 and not chubby). Very happy and healthy, he's only had two ear infections his whole life. Don't sweat it, kids drink formula, generic or otherwise, and grow up healthy. (I do commend you for breastfeeding, because I think breast is always best, but I stopped nursing after 5 months with both kids, and they turned out great)! I hope this helps ease your mind.

Sorry about being a little late on this, but I do know that you can save some money if you sign up for mailings. If you go to http://www.enfamil.com and then click on Programs and Offers. Then join the Enfamil Family Beginnings. There you can
receive free gifts, offers, and useful information for you and your family. I used to get coupons and it really helped me out. Good Luck!

Although they are all pretty similar in nutritional value, I HATED the way that all of the formulas created so many bubbles when you shake it. I felt like I was feeding my baby a gas-filled bubble bottle. The Enfamil still did bubble, but not nearly as much as Similac or the Kirkland brand.

Good Luck!!!

D.

HI L.!

I used the Kirkland brand, as well as other store brands for both of my children. They are way more cost effective, and according to my doctor, they are just as good (just make sure they have iron in them). Save yourself some money and use them! My kids are 4 and 20 months and they are fine.... Another tip...try the store brand diapers.

Try making your own formula. We tried the Kirkland brand but our daughter got horribly fussy on it.

Take rice milk (4 oz) and add .5 or 1 tablespoon of Flaxseed Oil and poke one gel caplet of DHA/ARA supplement. Drip the contents of the supplement into the bottle. We could only find this supplement in strawberry flavor and my daughter loved it.

If your daughter gets constipated use less flaxseed oil.

Good luck!!