Pediatrician: 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 ...
Difference Between Similac Advance and Similac Go & Grow
Asked by I.J. from Odessa
on November 15, 2009
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Is it possible for similac go & grow to cause constipation on a 7 mth old baby? I didn't realize I was giving my baby go & grow and he has been constipated for about 3...
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- Both my boys developed constipation when i changed formula on them. I read somewhere to mix in a little corn syrup in with their formula--i think about 1-2 tsp per bo...
- I don't have any experience with formula per se, but yes, the change in diet could be the cause of the constipation. Especially if they are supposed to be mixed at dif...
- One thing that works really well for constipation is Miralax it is a stool softner not a laxitve just softner and I put it in with the formula. About a 2 tsp. Works w...
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.
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 Human Milk Fortifier
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on March 7, 2006
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Hi all -
Our baby is finally out of the NICU! :) However, they sent her home on Human Milk Fortifier to fatten her up. Does anyone know where we can buy this - a p...
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- I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! and hang in there.... I'll keep you guys in our prayers and hope that you find what youre looking for. :)
- Hey Mel, I wish I could help you but I do not know where to get that stuff. I did see your new blog and noticed Ava was home! Congrats! K. F. southwest
- Hi Mel - it's L.! Congrats on baby girl finally being home :) I'm sure you've checked but M. S. said that if you get a dr. note, our insurance should cover some if n...
Switching from Similac to Enfamil (Add On)
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on April 23, 2008
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My daughter has been supplementing with Similac Advanced but was given a container of Enfimil at the hospital. They are the same as far as ingrediants and the DHA and...
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- Hospitals often have contracts and/or incentives to use one product over the other. Often times, it is just a matter of difference in the brand--not in the quality of ...
- Formula is basically exactly the same, except for those with added DHA and such. I did the same thing with my daughter, started her on the similac because I had those ...
- My son is amazing. He eats anythin... I nurse in mornings and evenings and during the day if I'm home I nurse or if he's at dayrcare or playdates, we use a bottle. He...
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 Go and Grow
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on March 21, 2009
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Has anyone tried this newer formula? I'm currently using Similac Advance for my 10 month old twins, but am trying to find out more about how to use this formula for ol...
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- I used formula for my 20 month old from 4 months on (I also have an exclusively breastfed 4 month old right now)...I used whatever I had coupons for between Similac Ad...
- I am not familiar with this formula, but the formulas geared towards after age 1 are not necessary. They are marketed for extra $$$ for the formula companies.
- Hi, My daughter started on the Similac Advance formula and I had seen the Similac go-n-grow in Target and it was about 5 bucks cheaper. So on our next doc's visit I ...
Question About Similac Alimentum
Asked by S.M. from Richmond
on July 11, 2008
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I have a two month old who has had some feeding issues. His doctor put him on Alimentum two days ago because of his spitting up. He had been gaining weight well. My do...
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- Wow, 6 ounces per feeding for a 2 month old seems a lot! But then again, like you said, he is a big baby. My daughter is nearly 15 weeks old and is taking 5 ounces p...
- Hello - My 6 month old has been on Alimentum pretty much since birth due to severe reflux. We tried other formulas, but he spit up a lot and didn't want to eat. ...
- Lots of babies I know, including my son. When I started supplementing formula when I was at work, he wouldn't eat much put was still gaining some weight, but very gas...
Enfamil Vs. Similac with Early Shield
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on November 11, 2009
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Hello,
I am formula feeding only, in moms opinion , which is best. I am using similac with early shiedl
but thinking to switch to enfamil.
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- You may wish to consult with your child's pediatrician. We went with Enfamil ultimately because our child was a happy spitter and we had better results with the Enfam...
- It really depends on how well your baby tolerates either since really neither comes closer to breastmilk than the other nor is as good as breastmilk. With my son he...
- Talk to your peditrician, but just as my experience with my daughter. We started her on Enfamil because that was the freebee stuff we got from the hospital and then t...
