Lactation Consultant: Similac
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Enfamil or Similac
Asked by T.H. from Columbus
on December 29, 2008
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Hi ladies,
I am wondering if any of you have had the experience of using both of these brands and can help me make a decision on which to go with. I used Similac Isol...
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- It is sad that you have to tell why your are not breastfeedigng and still people comment. It is your business and it is ok not to. Anyway off my high horse, we as...
- I used Enfamil (though, not Prosobee) with my 1st. I thought it was pretty good. Mixed well. With my 2nd, we supplemented with both. Enfamil did mix better, I thou...
- I used both. I never had any real problems with either of them. They do have a different consistency though, and I'm not sure why! I would go to the store and look at ...
Similac Formulas
Asked by A.U. from Detroit
on September 24, 2010
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Well I'm sure most of you are aware of the Similac recalls because their formula may contains parts of beetles or beetle larve! NASTY... Well I used Similac with my ...
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- A choice to breastfeed would solve all these problems, not that there aren't occasionally problems with this but virtually impossible for the milk not to agree with ba...
- Have you considered breastfeeding? It's actually quite easy and you don't have to think about what is in it or how your baby will react.
- I used Nestle(Now Gerber) Good Start with both of my children and they loved it. I would recommend Gerber Good Start. It was easy on their stomach and they weren't gas...
Similac vs Generic
Asked by M.L. from Appleton
on June 29, 2009
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My question is this. I am feeding my son Similac Isomil and it is super expensive. I compared the nutrition facts to walgreens brand it is pretty much the same. I wa...
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- I have an unopened can (12.9 oz) of Isomil Advance that my day care provider got as a free sample. I'd be happy to pass it along if you'd like it!
- Yes. All formula companies are pretty much the same. When people say you are paying for the shiny label they aren't kidding. The container the formula comes in cost...
- Of course it's OK! I use the Target brand formula that is comparable to Enfamil at less than half the price and my baby doesn't seem to know the difference.
Enfamil Vs. Similac
Asked by J.F. from Philadelphia
on March 22, 2007
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I was wondering how important it is to keep your baby on the same formula or is it ok to switch. When my baby was born she wasn't able to nurse and my milk hadn't com...
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- Personally, I would stick with the Enfamil. I think it is a better product. They have done studies that show that it is the only baby formula that improves brain and e...
- Hi J., I would highly recommend checking with the pediatrician. My pediatrician wanted me to keep my daughter on the same formula for 3-4 weeks to get their little...
- I haven't needed formula with either of mine, but I know what you mean about all the samples. My only thought would be that it might be good to stick with either milk ...
Similac Vs. Enfamil
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on January 23, 2008
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Hello Mommies! I have a newborn, only 13 days old. We've figured out she has a milk intolerance so we started giving her Similac Alimentum formula about a week ago. ...
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- My Dr. recommended Enfamil. Both of my daughters had problems with formula. I ended up putting my first on Soy and my second on Lactofree and they did much better. ...
- I used Isomil soy for my daughter, I don't think it really fixed the gassy pain. I found something called GRIPE WATER, It's made with ginger root, fennel, and chamomi...
- I am a mother of 23 month old triplets. They were all started on enfamil enfacare (to gain weight). They all were switched to enfamil nutramigen for different reasons...
Similac Alimentum Vs. Enfamil Nutramigen
Asked by N.S. from Dayton
on September 3, 2009
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Hi moms! I'm back again. My sweet boy is 12 weeks old and while this is NOT what I want to do, I'm beginning to feel its in my babe's best chance at happiness:-) I've ...
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- HI, i was in the same place with my baby. I really did not want to give up on the nursing since I really enjoyed with my son, however, once switching to alimentum she ...
- Have you already stopped breastfeeding? My little guy had very very bad reflux (enough to get the doctors concerned). We saw so many specialists testing for diseases ...
- We have only used the Alimentum, my son had a milk protein sensitivity, and I was breastfeeding--tried for 5 weeks to get all dairy out of my diet, and he seemed to do...
Help with Lactation and Formula!
Asked by T.C. from Birmingham
on August 4, 2009
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I have a 7-month-old son who is on breastmilk. I returned to work 4 months ago, and have been able to keep feeding my son breastmilk by using a breast pump. However,...
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- I have been told that Fenugreek found at GNC is helpful in increasing milk production. As long as you have been pumping your production should not be affected by the ...
- I was only able to keep up with my twins for three months after that we had to supplement with formula every other feeding. Our pediatrician recommended ProSobee, it i...
- Lots and lots of water and extra pumping should help. Also, does your baby nurse at all? If so, extra nursing time with baby will help increase supply. If all else ...
Similac Alimentum Spit up Issue
Asked by L.S. from Detroit
on January 13, 2012
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I have tried 5 formulas now for my 2 1/2 month old son. Started with Enfamil Newborn, which made him gassy and constipated, then went to gentleease, which still made h...
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- with all the stories about babies and spit up issues - I'm really wondering if it's partly due to all this powdered stuff!?? I just didn't have these issues with my t...
- It might not be too late to bring your breastmilk back. You might contact Le Leche League or a lactation consultant to see how you might go about that. It might be we...
- My daughter was on the same formula from 2 months until over a year. Even with that she was still constipated but it helped. Im thinking maybe you need to give it more...
Switching Between Formulas- Enfamil to Similac to Generic Etc
Asked by M.. from Albany
on October 14, 2011
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Did you just buy what was on sale or did you stick with one kind?
Did you find any success in using powder vs ready made stuff?
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- I was on WIC, so I used what they gave us (Similac). I was also told not to switch formulas, so when I ran out of formula from WIC I would still get Similac. The r...
- Ready made is so much more expensive... Once my kids were about 6mos, I switched to Target brand and never looked back. It was always cheaper. Straight Enfamil up ...
- we were on wic and my daughter was on a special formula 26bucks for a small can of powdered twice as much as regular formula, but she needed it and if we had to buy it...
Generic Baby Formula and Name Brands
Asked by B.L. from Missoula
on August 5, 2010
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I'm having such a hard time with breastfeeding and I'm thinking about going to formula. Is the generic basically the same as the expensive stuff, such as similac?
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- If you are having a hard time breastfeeding, please do contact a local LLL leader before giving up on it. It is the best start you can give your baby and is recommende...
- I had a hard time breastfeeding my 2nd boy but I bought a pump when he was born. I pumped my milk for about 4 months and was able to put the milk in the freezer. He ...
- How old is your baby? The first few weeks are hard, and then it gets much easier. And I agree, it doesn't have to be all or nothing. If you need a break, give your ba...
