Hypoallergenic: Playtex
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Need Tips on Making Formula in Batches and Mixing Formula with Playtex Drop Ins
Asked by J.M. from Detroit
on March 14, 2008
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Need some tips on making formula in batches or mixing formula with the Playtex drop-ins. My 3 month old son just recently switched from a special formula for his milk...
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- My pediatrician was pleased when she found out that we were premixing a day at a time. We used a plastic rubbermaid beverage container (32oz, I think) with a mouth bi...
- I made formula in "batches" each day with great success. I use a tuperware pitcher and put in the necessary amount of WARM WATER (I send 4 6ounce bottles to baby scho...
- I used a blender to mix my formula and it worked really good...I usually only made enough to last for 48 hours and that worked really well....It will foam up a little ...
Formula
Asked by D.N. from Tampa
on April 17, 2007
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As some of you already know from my previous cries out for help, I have a colicky baby with GERD (reflux) who was being breastfed, but now is on formula (to 1-see if i...
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- When you transition from different formulas, do what the first mom suggested and ease her into it. I feel so bad for you and her! I hate that doctor's give the advis...
- I give my baby of 2months infant gas relief drops and it has worked. And i also give him the same formula you give your baby. AND MY BABY HAS A LITTLE RELEX AND THE DO...
- Hi D. - I would try the Enfamil again, but trying mixing it half & half w/the Good Start to see if that helps reduce the crying...if that works, continue with mixing t...
Formula Storage
Asked by T.S. from Chicago
on January 19, 2011
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My son is 6 months old. He has a serious spit up problem and doesn't eat well in general. He is basically very moody with eating. Sometimes he eats 6oz other times he ...
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- With his reflux... I'd seriously look into re-lactating. So many babies are getting 'reflux', GERD and actual surgery sijmply because the Momma didn't start off and c...
- Maybe you should try a different formula, a hypoallergenic one like Nutramigen or Alimentum. It sounds like he is not tolerating his formula, have you considered that ...
- a prepared bottle is good for up to 2 days if refrigerated without being drunk on. Its once they start drinking on it that the '2 hour' clock begins. make multiple...
What Formula Is the Best????
Asked by A.S. from Minneapolis
on February 19, 2008
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I would first like to start by saying that I am unable to breast feed, so formula is my only option. I have a one month old who started on Nestle Good Start formula. ...
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- I started using similac soy by chance with my son, and it was great for him. definitely noticed the less gassy, spit ups, etc. And to B'Aylana M - there are mothers o...
- We had good luck with Similac Advance, and our little guy was super gassy as well. However, it's expensive, so we switched to the Target Brand with DHA and ARA, and w...
- My now 6 month old had a similar experience only I was nursing. I had luck with the soy. It sounds like lactose intolerance. Most babies who experience this react to c...
Poll on Formula....??
Asked by K.E. from Dallas
on April 12, 2007
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I am going to try breastfeeding, but I am very very sensitive in that area and if I can't handle the pain I'm going to do formula. I know everyone has their favorite f...
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- Breastfeeding is hard at first but has lots of benefits once you get over the starting hump. Besides the health aspect, there are simple advantages like not having to ...
- I used nestle good start. I loved it! K.
- I too tried the breast thing and it hurt, but each person's pain threshold is different. I used a pump. the pump if i recall the brand is evenflo, it was battery or el...
New to Formula
Asked by J.K. from Birmingham
on December 8, 2006
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I am a SAHM of 3. My youngest is 7 months old. I have breastfed them all, and very proud of that fact. However here is the problem. I was just told I am to have surger...
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- I don't need to know why, but are you sure that the docotors didn't say that you couldn't breastfeed before and after the surgery. If that's the case you can just pum...
- Hello When you have surgery you can pump and throw it away. Start using the bottle right way Avent is great to use for breast fed babies. I use the Similac form of fo...
- I stopped producing milk at 7 mos with my son so I was kind of in the same boat. We use Good Start w/DHA & ARA (those ingredients that are so important in breastmilk. ...
Formula Problem???
Asked by J.M. from Phoenix
on January 10, 2007
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I have a 3 month old daughter and am having a hard time with finding the right formula for her. She was on Good Start by Nestle for a while and was spitting up all th...
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- My husband and I switched from one after another in the first months. Then we ended up with soy. The powdered soy was the best but we had to give him a little water t...
- J., I weaned my daughter from Breast to bottle at approx. 3 months and had horrible constipation problems to the point of having to stimulate her with KY Jelly and ...
- The reason Karo syrup works is because of the sugar... you can also try a little pear juice (2 or 3 oz) a day and its a bit healthier. I had the same problem when we ...
Breast and Formula Feeding
Asked by D.W. from Rockford
on May 6, 2008
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Has anyone had success breastfeeding and having husband supplement with formula right from the start? which is the best type of bottle for this?
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- I bf and bottle supplemented from day 1 since dd was in NICU and I was recovering from a c-section. DH actually got to feed her first, after she latched on immediatel...
- Almost 10 years ago I had my son and he was breastfed and bottle fed. He took to the "avent" bottles very well. I nursed and pumped and continued to use these bottles ...
- I agree with Catherine...it may work, it may not. My first son had to have bottles and some formula at the beginning because he had a hard time regulating his blood s...
My Son Refuses Formula
Asked by K. from Dallas
on March 11, 2006
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My 6 month old son is refusing to take formula,even when mixed with breastmilk. Any suggestions? We have tried Horizon organic formula and Good start with DHA. He ha...
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- ask your doctor about kefir. It is a "buttermilk" type probiotic drink that both of my children were on when adopted from Russia. It can be found at health food stor...
- We've used Baby's Only organic formula since my son was born (he's adopted). It says "Toddler Formula" on the can, but the company says it's good for infants as well-...
- My son had to switch to Enfamil Nutramigen from regular Enfamil and didn't like Soy either. His pediatrician suspected he had milk protein allergy which caused his tu...
Powdered Vs. Liquid Formula
Asked by A.M. from Lakeland
on October 14, 2010
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Hi Everyone,
I have a 3 month old baby who is having some feeding issues. From birth he has had acid reflux and he has been on medication for it for about a month....
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- My son couldn't handle powdered formula of any kind (gassy, pain, stomach upset, constipation), similac & good start both made him *violently* ill (their proteins area...
- Hello, Yes some babies do well on powder and some babies do well on liquid, if the liquid formula worked and he was better, then continue to feed him that one. My da...
- Oh heavens, he isn't getting the proper nutrients and that swill that passes for formula is such sub- nutrition, and you want his body to grow on that- it won't do it-...
