Recalls: Parents' Choice
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Parents Choice Brand
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on August 28, 2007
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Hi,
Has anyone here used Parents Choice brand formula(Wal Mart)? What has your experience been? Read on-line where it's just as good only half the price. I'd like so...
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- I used Parents Choice basically the whole time and my now 3 year old daughter was perfectly healthy and never once had gas. I think it is a great buy!
- Most store name brands like Wal-mart, Meijers, and Target are actually made from the same companies as Similac, Enfamil, and GoodStart, but using local sub-corporation...
- L., This is a site that compares store brand formulas to national brand formulas. They go through each ingredient and tell you how much of each is in each brand....
Formula
Asked by S.C. from San Francisco
on March 1, 2010
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I have been feeding my son breast milk in a bottle since he was born he is now 6 months old, I would like to switch him to formula. I have tried several kinds of Simi...
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- If you read the ingredients, the store brand is the same as the expensive stuff. Try buying a small container, like Parent's Choice from Walmart or the Target store b...
- I have seen a lot of people on here talk about Nestle Good Start. I would say it is third behind Similac and Enfamil. I had to supplement with formula for my son at ...
- I started both my kids on Enfamil, thats what the hospital supplied. I kept my son on it for like 4 or 5 months and then started doing comparisons. Walmarts Parents Ch...
Baby Formula
Asked by P.M. from Chicago
on July 13, 2008
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I have noticed a huge price difference in baby formula. Does anyone know if the Target formula is the same quality as Enfamil? The ingredients are listed as the same. ...
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- I used only Target formula for the same reason you are contemplating it - because it is so much cheaper with the same ingredients. They have a soy version as well. I s...
- You have to realize that Target is a retail store. They don't manufacture anything. If something has their name on in, it is because Target pays another manufacturin...
- my daughter has done very well on kirkland brand-costco. it's worth the membership cuz it comes out to $10 per tin. i highly recommend it. make a few bottles ahead of...
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...
Soy Formula
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on January 14, 2008
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Does anyone know any negative effects of switching my son to soy formula? The doctor recommended it but I was wondering if I should pursue other options. input? Als...
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- If the doctor recommended it, it's probably the best for your boy. I do have to warn you though. It smells HORRIBLE when it comes back out/up. My girl had gas to begin...
- Hey K.. Well I hope my other message did not post I was in mid sentence. But this is what happens when you have a nosey 3 year old. Anyway my little one would not ta...
- The only real side effect of soy is that it really smells. As far as switching it depends on why the doctor said that. If it was only because he only eats 2 oz or an...
Poll on Formula....??
Asked by K.E. from Dallas
on April 12, 2007
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I am going to try breastfeeding, but I am very very sensitive in that area and if I can't handle the pain I'm going to do formula. I know everyone has their favorite f...
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- Breastfeeding is hard at first but has lots of benefits once you get over the starting hump. Besides the health aspect, there are simple advantages like not having to ...
- I used nestle good start. I loved it! K.
- I too tried the breast thing and it hurt, but each person's pain threshold is different. I used a pump. the pump if i recall the brand is evenflo, it was battery or el...
Impurities in Parent's Choice Formula
Asked by E.B. from Sheboygan
on October 9, 2008
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We've have been using the Walmart brand "Parent's Choice" organic infant formula (powder form) for a couple months now. A few times now we've noticed some black or dar...
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- I used Carnation Good Start with my son. We had a similar experience, so I called the 800 number that was on the can. The woman assured me that the formula was fine ...
- I used this formula with both of my boy's and never had a problem so maybe it's just a fluke thing.
- I used Parent's Choice with my daughter who is now almost 3 and now with my son who is 8 months old. I too noticed the small dark pieces once in a while in their bott...
How Long Should I Use Formula?
Asked by D.A. from Miami
on January 3, 2010
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Since my daughter's birth, I have breast-fed her, supplementing with a bottle about twice a week. I am in the process of weaning her from the breast. She's 5 months no...
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- Hi! one of the big reasons to keep up on either breast milk or formula is the baby's essential needs for iron really jump up at the 6-12 month window. they are stil...
- Hi D.! Your baby needs breastmilk or formula for at least 12 months. All other foods are actually not even necessary at this point. I would not give any water in plac...
- She still needs her formual until her first birthday.
Organic Formula - Brand Name or Generic?
Asked by A.C. from Cincinnati
on August 12, 2010
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hi -
I just adopted a 2 week old baby and have thought seriously about using an organic formula (she is currently on Similac Advantage). I have several questions....
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- All three of my children used Target brand (now called OneUp I believe?) formula. Almost half the cost :) I also have always used Target brand diapers fyi. They are...
- Congratulations on your baby girl! I'm sure you'll get plenty of info on the formula so I wanted to offer a little different advice. I'm sorry if I'm overstepping here...
- Evaporated cane juice is another name for non-processed sugar (it is considered healthier than "sugar," which is usually processed, and is usually the sweetener in org...
Generic Formula???
Asked by Z.M. from Dallas
on May 23, 2011
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My baby girl is almost 4 mos and is on Enfamil GentleEase...I am wondering if anyone out there has used the generic formulas and if your child had any issues with it. ...
