Organic formula-Earth's Best? Has Anyone Used This? Is It Hype?

My daughter, who is 10 weeks now, did not like it, but she hasn't cared for powder in general and is a picky eater. We stopped using it. She eats about 50/50 formula to breast milk since birth (not my choice). We use Enfamil Lipil liquid most of the time and the powder for when we are out and about.

J., the reason you haven't noticed a BM is because formula has added Iron in it and she might become constipated. Also with B'Fed babies, their BM's are more frequent and pasty and lighter in color.

A friend of mine uses only Milk Based ORGANIC formula's and only organic baby food or makes her own and her son is 10 months old.

Babies still should be Making a BM at least once a day for most children, but some children who are B'Fed might produce one every other day.

we didn't use earth's best formula (we used the generic brand of enfamil), but we used a LOT of jarred food and snack foods... i LOVE earth's best foods, mostly b/c they offered variety beyond the usual selection. she got exposed to so many other fruits and veggies she otherwise wouldn't have. i would feel very comfortable using their formula, or at least trying it. as far as the bowel movement goes, just keep watching her, it's common for them not to go as much... my pediatrician told me (when i had the same problem) that she isn't constipated until she's straining to pass it and it looks like rabbit pellets. her poop is probably transitioning a bit and getting used to the formula. just keep an eye on her, and good luck!
J.

No matter which formula you switch to from breast milk your child's bowel movements will change. Especially when you first introduce it. If you do not think your child needs a doctor (she is not in distress), then you might want to do some things to soften your child's stool to make her more comfortable. The more natural the better.
I, myself, have put a drop of black molasses in the bottle of milk. It only takes a drop. Of course, doing it with every bottle can bring the child to demand it every time. It tastes good! To them that is. Ha!
As for Earth's Best, I do not know. I know many formula's are the same when it comes to nutrition. Some just do better on the tummy. Maybe some of these other mommies will have had experience with it. Good luck.

Hey J.. This is what happened to me... I have an 8 month old and I am pumping like mad to keep up with demand and sometimes it just isn't enough. So I had to start supplementing. Tried a couple of different formulas. What I was doing was mixing my BM with formula to stretch it out and he was not cut off completely from BM. So when I used the Earth's Best(which I wanted to use for organic/best purposes) it totally soured my milk. Not good since I was already low. I tried to feed him just the E.B. formula and he wouldn't take it at all! I tasted it and I don't really blame him. All formula is far from the sweetness of breast milk. Anyway, after much trial and waste... I switched back to Similac Advanced and continued to mix 3oz. BM to 2oz. formula and it works like a charm. I just add the formula right before I feed him. Oh, buy the small bottles of Similac as it goes bad in 2 days(if you try this way). It has been a life saver for both of us. Hope this helps you. Good luck!

Hi J.! I don't know anything about Earth's Best, but I just wanted to comment about you noticing that your baby has not had a BM in a few days. I nursed my first baby for 7 weeks and when I switched him to formula it took his body a little bit to adjust to the formula. It is just because your baby has only had breast milk for 4 months and then the formula is just a little harder for them to digest at first. I wouldn't worry about it too much because her body will most likely get used to it. But, if you are concerned, you could call your doctor just to make sure.

Best of luck!
C. H.

I haven't used the formula, but I use Earth's Best cereal and jarred baby foods. It's my opinion but I really believe choosing organic for our little ones is not just hype. With all the pesiticides now a days, and genetically engineered ingredients (which by the way, Earth's Best does not have, as one responder mentioned she thought they did). The more junk we can cut out of their diets, the healthier they are likely to be, both short and long term and that's worth the extra money to me. I only wish I had the option for my first two children.

I haven't used Earth's Best but I use Similac Organic for my 9mth old and breastfeed 2 times a day. My now 4 yr old was on Enfamil Lipil and breastfed. My baby's first formula was the regular Similac Advance due to free samples. We also had one container of the Similac Organic as a sample. The biggest differences from what I can tell is that is doesn't smell as bad as some of the other formulas and it mixes easier with less clumping. Its only $5 more for the really big can compared to the Similac Advance so I think its worth it. My baby was a little on the skinny side when he was born but since he's starting getting the formula 3 times a day he's gaining weight great and actually has a little bit of chub now. He's obviouslt getting plenty of calories and such now.

I didn't try that specific brand, but no BM afer switching to formula is common. My son had to go to straight formula after 1 months for various reasons, and I had to try a ton of different formulas over the course of the next year to get him regular. you shouldn't switch their formulas too often though. I ened up using Similac soy in the end. We are a mostly organic family, but since he was having so many problems I just used what worked. Good luck!

I have never used Earth's Best. I have used Similac for both of my children because of an insufficient supply of milk. I was on the phone at least 3 times a week with my doctors office with my first because he wasn't having BM's every day and everything I read said they should have several each day. They said it was normal for some kids to skip a day or two, it just depended on the kid. With this child (he's 6 weeks) I have noticed that if I mix the powder formula too concentrated, he is less likely to have a BM. It might be in my head, but I have started to shake the can before I scoop it out so it "fluffs" the powder so it won't be packed down... he seems to have a BM more often. The directions say to use "unpacked scoops". Hope I helped a little.

I am in a similar situation to you - not a lot of mommy's milk stored, though my LO is almost a year old, so we are actually starting to wean from breast milk now. We tried many different brands, and she hated all of them until we tried the Earth's Best Organic. However, we are using the soy formula instead of the milk-based. We suspect a dairy sensitivity, which is why we went for soy. She absolutely refused anything before this and drinks the Earth's Best really well. Organic anything is generally better, so if she likes it, go for it. It is, of course, more expensive. As for the BMs slowing, I think that is normal. Formula is heartier, I think, and doesn't digest as fast as breast milk. And breast milk, i've heard, is a natural laxative so...

I am still pumping and nursing (at night) an 8 month old, and we went through quite a few different kids of formula. What she ended up liking the best was Similac Organic. I think it's sweeter maybe!?!? I use it in her cereal and if for some reason I don't have any B/M on hand or can't pump, she will take a bottle of it. I purchased the Earth's Best cereal and she did not like it, but never tried their formula.

I used Similac Advance and loved it. I had very few issues if any with either of my childen. Maybe some gas, but Myicon worked very well to eliminate it. Babies on formula don't poop nearly as much as breast fed babies so don't worry! My son went every 2-3 days and daughter once a day. Her system is adjusting and she will go #2. It might be a different color and consistency too. Great job breast feeding as long as you did! I wasn't able to do that but was really happy with the results from formula. My kids are perfect! As for organic or not...the formula ingredients are all very regulated and SAFE. To me organic is a lifestyle choice, if it is important to you to be organic, try it. Organic describes how the ingredients came about, so most likely from organic raised cows, if its cows' milk based. Even if some thing is not organic its still very good and safe for your baby. Do what is right for you not the hype or what other people will preach.

simalac is very rich and hard on many babies little tummys. nestle good start is the easiest on them. in my opinion its not worth the money to shell out for the natures best. good luck

Be aware, that when you put baby on formula, she will need some nutritional supplement or starting of solids to make up for lost nutrition from BF.
I've heard of the Earth's Best, but don't know much about it or anyone who is using it. I do know that goat's milk is the closest you can get to mommy's milk, and is very easily digested, even above formulas.
Might be something to check out. I recently read that soy is presenting problems now, is there anything sacred anymore?? So I'd be wary of using that also, unless recommended by pediatrician for a reason.
And the BM being delayed is rather common when switching.