Organic: Gerber
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Gerber...
Asked by R.. from Chattanooga
on November 16, 2010
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Something that I have been wondering about... I have seen a few instances on different questions where mothers will advise against using Gerber brand baby foods... I w...
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- As Denise and Kathy both pointed out, it may be related to the Nestle boycott. This is a great site for anyone interested in getting involved or just learning more: h...
- My sister wouldnt use it either. She said they added things to their food that was un-necessary. They must have changed that though, because their labels show the sam...
- I have heard it is because of the high salt content but I never checked it out for myself. I generally made my own baby food when it was convenient and fed my kids ge...
Does Anyone Use Earth's Best Organic Formula?
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on April 3, 2009
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I just saw a news report today that stated "Rocket Fuel" has been found in infant formula. In the study, they said they can not identify which brands were tested...it'...
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- I used Simulac Organic with both of my kids - no problems. Also, I used Earth's Best baby food - cereal, fruit, veggies, etc. Both of my girls liked that brand. The on...
- I saw this report too. I use the organic Similac. I haven't tried the Earth's Best formula but I use all the baby food and love it. I am also wondering if I should s...
- I've given my son Earth's Best Organic Formula (milk-based) ever since I stopped breast feeding him at 6 months, and he's now 10 months. It does not have sugar as a m...
Gerber Baby Food Plastic Containers
Asked by M.T. from Portland
on April 21, 2008
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With all the news coverage about concerns over plastics I've started checking the recycling codes on all the stuff our son uses. I noticed over the weekend that Gerbe...
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- Your baby can eat everything that the rest of family eats. I used a food processor and gave all my kids whatever we were eating.
- Blenders are good. If you have a Kitchenaid Mixer, it has an attachment for grinding up food which works really well. Also, carrots and potatoes are mashed up really...
- I've been making my own baby food using the Super Baby Food book by Ruth Yaron. You can make a batch and freeze a bunch (of course, you have to freeze it in plastic i...
Formula
Asked by I.K. from New York
on October 1, 2010
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My son is eight month. I want to swich from breastmilk to formula because he dosent take the breast. I have to exclusively pump. Which formula is best. I tried enfamil...
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- Is it possible that your son is allergic to dairy? My daughter has a dairy allergy and could never accept regular formula (she would vomit it up). It was easiest to ...
- With my first I used Similac, and with my second I used Parent's Choice (Walmart brand). My doctor said generic is just as good. It's possible that formula is just...
- You have to use it more than once, it may take time for his tummy to get used to the change. I would start by mixing it half and half with breast milk so the transiti...
What Is the Consensus on Organic Foods?
Asked by S.F. from Philadelphia
on September 23, 2008
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I was wondering what stance other moms who are dealing with the decision of whether to feed a solely organic diet to their infants is best or doing a mixture of organi...
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- Hi S., when my girls were little this really wasn't an issue. At this time I think that a happy balance between organic and "regular" foods is your best option. All...
- Here's a helpful link to the "Dirty Dozen" AND some foods that aren't as likely to be exposed to pesticides and hormones. Basically, the order they suggest is buy org...
- It sounds like you are doing a great job at doing the best for your baby. I think it is always better to buy organic when you can. I find it almost impossible to bu...
Formula
Asked by H.J. from Dallas
on August 16, 2010
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I'm a SAHM and I usually BF my daughter. Sometimes I need to feed her formula when I haven't pumped and we are out in public. Up until recently we never bought formul...
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- If she didn't have a problem with the last formula that you brought home from the hospital, then I would call the hospital and see what samples they give out. This wa...
- If you are still bfing I would just take steps to increase your milk supply so you can pump more. She will always prefer to have breast milk than formula. To me all fo...
- The only formula my guy would take was Nestle Good Start (I think they changed the name to Gerber Good Start). It doesn't smell quite as nasty as the others. My pedi a...
Organic Versus Regular
Asked by T.N. from Austin
on April 27, 2007
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I was wanting to find out the difference of organic baby food versus regular. Can someone shed some light on this for me. When my other two kids were little this was...
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- Foods must meet certain requirements to be certified organic: -no toxic synthetic pesticides & fertilizers used on the farm for at least 3 yrs -no use of sewage slu...
- Hi T., I am not sure if organic food made the difference for me when I was pregnant to have such a healthy preemie. When I found out I was pregnant a lot of food I...
- The big deal with organics is that you get less preservatives, and often you get less sugar and other "yucks". Also, some people worry about the chemicals that farm...
Is It Ok to Mix Different Brands of Organic Baby Food?
Asked by S.D. from San Francisco
on March 11, 2011
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I feed my 7 month old Earth's Best Organic but I see some other organic brands that have some different things I would like to try out. Is it ok to mix brands or shoul...
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- It's fine to mix brands, or you can even make your own baby food, there are a lot of good recipes on line and even cookbooks. It's like asking if it's safe to use Luvs...
- Perfectly fine! I used both Earth's Best and the grocery store organic brands :) My youngest is now 2.5 (not counting the baby on the way). Generally I went where t...
- Sure - try them all!
What Kind of Formula?
Asked by M.F. from Los Angeles
on January 10, 2011
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My son is 5 months old and is exclusively breastfeeding. I pump and give him bottles of breastmilk as well. Unfortunately I did not pump and save for when I need a bre...
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- But you can pump between feedings and start to build a stash in the freezer. If he's sleeping pretty well at night you can pump then too. That way he'll get the good...
- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/infant-formula/PR00058 looks like he needs Protein hydrolysate formula:) http://www.amazon.com/Ross-Alimentum-Advance-Protein-Hydrol...
- Glad you have time to plan ahead. Best case, you could pump a bit here and there and combine that milk to make a full bottle--you know he'd take it. :) Not surpr...
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...
