Milk, Dairy & Formula: 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 ...
Milk (Cow's or Goat's) vs Formula for a 1 Year Old
Asked by G.G. from Los Angeles
on June 27, 2010
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I have exclusively breastfed my 1 year old, but now my milk is starting to slow down & I think we are going to have to supplement soon. Any advice on cow's milk vs go...
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- Milk - cow's. Goat milk tastes nasty (sorry) and is VERY expensive. Soy doesn't have the same benefits as cow milk (fat & potein standpoint). I just buy it at the g...
- From 1-2 years old, whole milk (cows) is recommended because the milk fat in it is crucial for brain development. That aside, I know some use goats milk... but for me...
- Cow's milk is the most common allergen but we have a real attachment toward using it. Peds never tell us that removing milk can stop all the ear and sinus infections o...
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...
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 ...
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
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...
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...
Need to Switch from Breastfeeding to Formula
Asked by A.W. from Colorado Springs
on March 26, 2008
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My daughter is 8 mos old and has only been breast fed. Today I went to my doctor and he told me that I have Postpartum Depression. I need to start taking the medicat...
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- Call your local hospital--the lactation consultant has a guide on medication and breastfeeding by Thomas Hale that is much more thorough than the Physician's Desk Refe...
- Hi A., I know it is hard to give up breastfeeding, but believe me your baby will adapt. Some take more time than others but in the end, they all adapt. I had to stop ...
- I would talk to your doctor about different medication options. It sounds like you would really like to stick with breastfeeding, and the stress of switching to formu...
Formula Feeding My Baby, HELP!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 23, 2008
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We are expecting our first baby very soon, and I am in need of help in figuring out the whole formula/bottle thing. I had breast surgery five years ago, and won't be ...
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- K., I have used several formulas over the years. I have used CostCo formula, Similac, Enfamil and all different forms and formulas of such. The one that I have foun...
- My Dr. always recomended Good Start. I found it to be the most gentle and helps prevent constipation. Pick bottles without a lot of parts to clean. I like the Drop ins.
- Hi K. - My daughter liked Similac Advance just fine and took the first and only type of bottles we gave her . . .no problems at all. I didn't have to switch bottles...
Temporary Weaning to Formula
Asked by J.C. from Hartford
on August 19, 2008
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My exclusively breastfed 6 month old son has had severe eczema for over 3 months now, and we don't know which way to turn. We have seen medical doctors, tried alterna...
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- You poor things!! I don't have much advice to offer except stick to it. He will get used to the bottle and if it helps with the eczema, he should get less fussy. I ...
- my daughter has eczema too! We had to switch to a natural laundry detergent, Arm and Hammer Essentials and that seems to help, and i wash all mine and my husband;s clo...
- First I want to tell you I have had eczema most of my life. Not one western medicine doctor or dermatologist has been able to help me. Yes they gave me those yucky, gr...
