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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...
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...
Breastfeeding vs Formula
Asked by K.C. from Pittsburgh
on January 5, 2008
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I am having trouble with breastfeeding and could use some support. I had trouble in the beginning, but finally found a nipple shield and my baby boy breastfed like a c...
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- K.--First, you are doing all you can and that is all you can ask from yourself. Please do not feel badly. This is not an easy process for every mother that tries it....
- From my own experience, I have breastfed 3 children and am pregnant w/ my 4th, due in April. I know that my supply would diminish if my caloric intake dropped and/or ...
- Hugs! I'm assuming you are already supplmenting, but regardless, it sounds like your son is gaining weight well, so you should be proud! Did anyone warn you about ...
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.
This Whole Formula Thing Brings It All up Again
Asked by K.S. from Denver
on February 16, 2012
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Hi mamas. I hope some of you might be able to relate and make me feel better (or at least bond in a misery loves company kind of way!). The short story is this. I had ...
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- You're upset because your sisters are acting all Mommier Than Thou with their Mommy Drive-Bys on breastfeeding. They're proud of their choices and that they had the ...
- People suck! I'm sorry they're being so rude. My mom breastfed me till I was four & I have asthma & allergies. I breastfed my daughter for two years & she also has ast...
- I also think that you should tell your sisters in a nice, calm way that it really hurts your feelings when they make those comments. Perhaps a reminder that thanks to...
Baby Formula . . . Organic Vs. Regualar
Asked by A.E. from Minneapolis
on January 16, 2011
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I am expecting my second baby any time now and was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts or suggestions on the BEST baby formula to use? Is the formula labeled or...
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- I used Enfamil lipil and had no issues, but I have heard that the generic brands are just as good.
- Hi-- The best way to do it is actually make your own formula. There are lots of recipes on the web of different ways to do it. Goat's milk is the closest thing to b...
- I like Similac for my baby. She doesn't have a favorite but I thought Similac easier to mix and that's what they gave us in the hospital. I did try organic similac ...
Switching 10 Day Old Baby to Formula from Breastmilk - Which Formula to Use?
Asked by J.G. from Omaha
on November 19, 2010
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Breastfeeding is still not going well for us. Baby still does not want to latch well and I'm still in quite a bit of pain. We have been thinking as a family and feel...
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- I strongly recommed Gerber Goodstart Protect Plus - its the green can. It has probiotics in it for their immune system. This stuff is great. I used this with both o...
- I had the same problem, and we used Enfamil lipil with our sons. I did use both that and breast for about 3 months, but my supply was never good. I did not really su...
- If you are considering continuing at all, I would talk to a lactation consultant and maybe check out a breastfeeding group. They can really help with the latch, and t...
Similac Formula... to Switch or Not???? Need Advice Please!
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on November 2, 2010
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Hello Mamas,
I have a 4 1/2 month old that has been on Similac Advance brand since she was about 2 weeks old. Not sure if you have heard about the big recall, but ...
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- My son did not handle Similac well - we thought he was getting colic at one point - until we switched formula's - and he was a different baby. Several of my friend re...
- I switched from Similac Sensitive to the Target brand partially broken down brand. I was really forced to- after the recall, there was no other option. All the Enfamil...
- You can switch to anything that is a powder dairy based and she will probably be fine with it. Enfamil is the equal of Similac, just another name brand. Like buying G...
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...
BPA In Canned Ready to Use Formula?!
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on January 15, 2009
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Hello! I am having a mini (okay, moderate) panic attack at the moment. I have been feeding my 5 month old son canned ready to use Parent's Choice (Walmart) formula sin...
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- You're a great Mom! Buy some glass baby bottles and try this quick recipe :) Formula Recipe 1 quart goats milk (Powder...
- Please don't freak out. I spoke to my doctor about this because my daughter is 4 and back when she was a baby there was no concern over BPA. Think of the thousands o...
- Hi C.! I just want to say that you cannot go back. You can only protect your baby from what you believe is bad from this point on. Do not worry about effects that y...
