Self Feeding & Finger Foods: Infant, Similac
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Similac
Asked by E.M. from Los Angeles
on August 10, 2008
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Hello moms! Anyone have an opinion on Similac Go and Grow? We switched from the regular Similac but it seems this version is alot frothier, isn't blending as well wh...
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- Hi E M! I've never tried the Similac Go and Grow but I've been using the Similac Alimentum (because my son has multiple food allergies). If the formula you are using...
- Hi E M I used Similac with iron for all 3 of my babies, and it was great. usually trhe warmer the water the better in mixes, I started out using the Ready To Feed Simi...
- I never used the formula meant for the 9+month olds. I just kept using the regular formula until my son was a year and then switched to whole milk. I don't think there...
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 ...
Similac Recalled
Asked by K.K. from San Diego
on September 23, 2010
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hi moms, similac have just recalled 5 million cans. I just heard about this just now, maybe some of you know... u can go to the website and check if your can has been ...
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- Another mom posted a similar question about Similac. I suggest that you look it up. I strongly suggest not over reacting. There have been no negative results from ...
- My mom called me and told me about this today - I just received Similac at my baby shower, and mine happened to be in the batch that got recalled! They say they'll sen...
- Ours are part of the recall too. My son hasn't been wanting to eat lately. I guess I know why now. I thought it was b/c he was teething. I'm going to call the store I ...
Similac Storage
Asked by M.D. from New York
on December 7, 2009
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I recently bought 2 cases of Similac Advance ready made formula and left it in my car overnight. It was a cold night, 38 degrees to be exact. Is the formula still good...
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- I am thinking this is no colder than an average fridge. I would say it is fine!
- should be fine, did not freeze. wearhouses are cold as well. call the company and ask. their number should be on the cans.
- If you are concerned call the company. They should be fine, they are ok if they go through 1 freeze cylce as well, not that yours did, but good to know for the future...
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...
Switching from Ready Feed Similac Bottles to What?
Asked by A.D. from Seattle
on July 8, 2009
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My son has been using the ready to feed Similac bottles since he was born, he is now almost a month old. I tried the Playtex drop-in and the vent aire bottles in the b...
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- We went from the ready feed bottles to the Avent bottles and they worked well. They have all kinds of differnt nipple flows, so you can customize it to what works for ...
- Go into a store with a large selection of bottles (like Babies R Us) and look through all the nipples sold separately. Look for one as close to the one you are using n...
- Hi A., My now 5 1/2 month old had similar problems. We used the Similac bottles too, but used the powdered formula (mixed it up and poured it in the bottles. Once h...
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 Advance - Formula Question
Asked by B.L. from San Francisco
on December 20, 2008
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Since our baby was born, she was breastfed, but needed a supplement. We continued using the formula we started on in the hospital - Similac Advance. She has been doing...
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- i also had to supplement and my daughter had the same problem. I used nestle good start and pre mixed it. I would make a blender full of formula at atime. After u blen...
- We switched to Similac Sensitive (for fussiness and gas), and our almost 6-month-old daughter is doing great on it. We also started warming up the water we mix it with...
- Try mixing the powder in advance and putting it in the fridge. Maybe the bubbles from mixing it are not agreeing with her. Satay the course as it takes a couple of fee...
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...
Similac Formula & $20 in Coupons
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on July 16, 2008
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Similac has the idea that I'm about to have a baby and mailed me a starter pack, including two cans of formula and $20 in coupons. I don't need them but don't want to ...
