Target Brand Formula Vs. Enfamil Gentease

My friend swears by target brand. She saves the money, her baby isn't fussy and the formula dissolves faster. It is different in color she says. Target usually has a limit of 6 cans per visit though. Good luck.

Hi S.,

I use the Target brand formula also and I have been for 8 months. I was worried about using the Target brand, but my husband did a lot of research and he found that the off brand product has the same nutrition ingredients as the name brand product. I don't use the gentlease formula, but if you look on the back of the Target formula you bought, it should have a listing of all the name brand formulas and what each contains and then you can compare the Target brand with the name brand! I hope this helps!!

Hi S.,
I used Enfamil, We tried the non brand ones. Target but continued the enfamil ready to use with Iron. My son didn't do well with other brands we used. My husband did research even the Walmart brand. It seems like they have the same ingrediants but the color and smell were bad, my son had some reactions to it so I decided to just continue to use Enfamil. I rather know he's got the best (if I couldn't breastfeed him it showed that Enfamil was the 2nd best). I didn't use the powdered one either it was too messy and clumpy...

If your daughter does ok with target brand and you compare the ingredients on the 2 (Target and enfamil) then I say stay with the cheapier brand if it works for her.

Good luck

Dr. Sears says that formulas are so strictly regulated that brand doesn't matter. I'm not familiar with Gentese in particular, but I did use the Target brand of Enfamil with DHA and ARA when I supplemented our nursing with formula. My daughter never had any problems with the Target brand.

Hi S.,
Is there anyway you can go back (or start) to breastfeed? Even at 2 months old it isn't to late to start. Adopting mother of newborns have even succesfully breastfed. It so much heathier than formula. And it's FREE.
I'm not trying to be unkind with this message. I do understand that thier are reasons for some mom not being able to nurse. I apologize if I have offended you. Just trying to help.

Dear S.,

Compare the two kinds of formula with the labels, and also call or write on the internet to the generic company. They may cooperate and give you information.

I take generic medicines all the time, and am satisfied with them. Also, I try to use generic brands of other things, and all seems to be well so far. Don't know about the formula, but it should be almost exactly the same. C. N.

Maybe not though because the FDA - hasn't been too efficient lately. But you can email or write or call them too. Why not. You are a citizen, and they are there to take care of us.

My daughters pediatrician told us to buy the Costco formula. She said they are all just as healthy for the child but the generic is just cheaper! :-)

S.,

I used to use Enfamil 22 calorie formula for my son and we switched him to the Costco version and everything is fine. There are definetly benefits for the money part of it. I was paying $12.99 for a very small can that I would go through in a couple of day,but now I get the Costco version and I get 2 big cans for $20 and they last me about three weeks. My son has had no problems with the switch. My son's pediatrician said there was no difference between the two. Hopefully this info helps!!

HIya Steph...
So.. after reading all the responses, I have to agree with everyone... the FDA does regulate strictly what goes into our babies mouths.. much more so than what goes into our ADULT mouths.... It really is all nutritionally sound, and the ONLY diff is if your baby likes it or not. That's all it takes.. My baby was on Similac, as opposed to Enfamil.. he HATED the enfamil, so I tried Similac, and wow... he LOVES it.... If your baby doesn't like the target enfamil brand, then try similac, it's wonderful! I could sing praises about it!
S.

there is no difference between the 2. Check the information labels and the nutritional info. same same.

I have been a user of target brand formulas since my first child. I see no reason to pay 2 times as much for ANYTHING!

good luck!

breast milk is the best food for your baby. if you can not breastfeed, pay the extra money for an organic, good quality formula. make sure the water you use to mix it is clean. consider also milk or soy allergies. good luck!

Enfamil Gentelease is the one I am using on my 13 month old daughter. At 6 months, she started on formula and that one worked for her. I have used Walmart's brand "parents Choice" Enfamil gentlease formula and Targets brand and it doesn't seem to bother her at all. So to me, they are the same except for half the price which is AWESOME!

I used the Target brand with two of my children. They responded well to it and we saved a bunch! I buy their diapers too!

Hi S.,

I always wondered the samething you might just want to ask her doctor. I never did but I do know people that have.I have 6 12.9 oz enfamil gentle ease that I am selling on Craigslist for $8.00 a can my daughter will be 14 months and I switched her slowly to milk and I have all these extra cans. I live in Rohnert Park again I don't think there is a difference but just ask her doctor.

Jen

Hi S.. I think I wrote you personally on this. But I did NOT have a good experience with the Target brand or the Costco brand with my daughter. Major constipation issues. There was a big difference when we used the Enfamil Gentlease. HUGE difference. You're baby girl, not other moms, or doctors, or the FDA will tell you which formula is right for her. She will let you know.

Hi S.,

When my daughter started on formula, it was very expensive, as you know, and I was a little weary to swith to a generic brand, so I read the back of the labels, word for word. Target was identical to Enfamil. The consistency of the powder looks slighly different, but the ingredients are the same. My daughter didn't seem to notice any differce either, but my wallet did! Hope that helps.