Recalls: Infant, Alimentum
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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 Preference.
Asked by B.C. from Tampa
on November 18, 2010
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Hello mom, do you have a formula preference? I have a 3 weeks old and I am trying to introduce a formula. Thank you!
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- Talk to your pediatrician. We found that Carnation was a lot cheaper than the "big 2" (Similac and Enfamil) back when our kids were babies (10 years ago, lol). But I...
- Hi BC, my kids are older now 18, 16, 13, but they were all nursed for the most part. I was not a fornula hater however. Many people enjoyed feeding them and I did not ...
- I have an 11 week old. I started out BF and formula (similac) until the recall. The recall really aggravated me- the stores were empty of what my daughter had gotten u...
2010 Similac Recall
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on September 24, 2010
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What are you substituting in place of Similac during this recall? My 9 month old does not like Enfamil and I'm worried about switching to another formula because he h...
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...
Formula Issues
Asked by M.T. from Boston
on May 25, 2009
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I'm hoping someone may have some advice or have experienced the same issue. My 6 week old daughter had started out on Enfamil Lipil. She seemed to have such severe...
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- Both my boys had the exact same problems. We put them both on Alimentum and it worked like a charm!!! Give it a try, good luck!!
- M. sorry for your heart break, have you tried the Nestle Good Start, has several breat milk proteins and was gentle enough for my son who was breast fed. Best of Lu...
- Hi, It seems you got alot of responses. I didnt read them, but for us we switched to Nutramgin. It is $$, but my insurance covered it for one year(dr wrote prescri...
Seeking Healthy Formula
Asked by V.E. from San Francisco
on August 3, 2008
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I have introduced formula to my 6 month old daughter's diet, which is primarily breast milk and rice cereal. I am looking for the best formula out there, preferably fo...
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- I had no choice but to give my daughter formula as my milk never came in after a long and drawn out attempt at it. The hardest thing I ever had to do was let it go. C...
- I had my son on Good Start and they did have one with DHA I believe I found it to be less constipating for my son. I tried a couple of others and this one seemed to b...
- Well I gave my son Kirland Signature (costco brand) baby formula. It has DHA & ARA and is probably about half the price of similac or enfamil. You get 2 one+ pound can...
Bf'g, Food Allergies and Supplementing with Formula
Asked by G.T. from Boston
on August 12, 2011
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Hi there. I have a 7.5 mos old who has numerous food allergies, and I am still BF'g - doing a lot of eliminating foods. I work, so my supply is not as much as I need i...
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- All 5 of mine has food allergies. I didn't supplement but I had to watch what I ate while breastfeeding. My first weaned himself when he was 9 months old and I never...
- Contact your pediatrician and ask him/her. There are prescription formulas that the doctor can write a prescription for, or they may know other specialty formulas (by ...
- I don't have a specific formula to recommend, but I do have a tip for you. My friend recently got her daughter's Nutramigen 100% covered by insurance because it was m...
Seeking Advice on Formula
Asked by J.D. from San Francisco
on September 29, 2008
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I have my 3 month old daughter on Nestle GoodStart Soy Formula. I started with the regular stuff, but her constapation was really bad. I got the okay to switch to the ...
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- Hi J., You can try formula that I found for my baby, if nothing works call me.916 944 46 75. A..
- Try a lactose free formula. I have one daughter who has been lactose intolerant since birth. It took a while for us to switch so many times to differant formulas. F...
- My daughter has always had "tummy issues" as I call them. I would agree to try different formulas, but take it slow and give it a couple weeks with each one. I under...
Recommendation on Different Baby formula...No More Similac Sensitive for Spit Up
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on February 13, 2011
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Mamas,
Originally I had my little one on Similac Advance and she had a hard time with that. Then we switched to Similac Sensitive for Spit Up and she was doing bet...
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- We tried all the expensive stuff with both our girls but little tummies couldn't tolerate them either. Our DR suggested we try Parent's Choice Gentle Formula (it's th...
- Earth's Best....that's what finally worked for our son. It's organic and a little bit more expensive, but our son didn't spit it up! You can find it Target, Babies R U...
- Enfamil A.R. or I have heard that the Target formula is the same. I prefer Enfamil over Similac but have to use Similac because I have WIC with my twins. A.R. is a bit...
Formula and Constipation - Still Struggling
Asked by L.E. from Philadelphia
on June 16, 2007
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Thank you for everyone's response to my concerns - I have received some great advice - went to Soy Nestle Good Start - unfortunately after a week, didn't work. So we ...
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- I am having the constipation problem currently with my 9 week old. I'm told by the pediatricians that switching formula is a last resort. I have been giving our son ...
- much to many people's amazement, soy is not always the best option for bebies. many are allergic and it's not that easy to digest. and contrary to previous beliefs, ...
- I went through all of this and the only formula that worked was Enfamil Gentlease for my daughter. I also want to add that I disagree with continuing any baby on a fo...
