Similac: Child
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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 ...
Similac Recall
Asked by E.A. from Pittsburgh
on September 24, 2010
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I was just curious... I found out earlier today about the Similac recall that was announced today and was kinda surprised that there hasn't really been any questions p...
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- Wow....none of the like 6 containers at my house were recalled. Guess I got lucky. Atleast they are taking care of the problem, but there are worse things than bug pa...
- There were several posts yesterday but I believe Mamapedia was pulling them b/c it's considered an announcement which is against the rules. It just depends how you wor...
- It's very responsible of Similac to recall this because of insect parts BUT it does not pose a safety risk which is maybe why there isn't much discussion around this. ...
Similac Formulas
Asked by A.U. from Detroit
on September 24, 2010
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Well I'm sure most of you are aware of the Similac recalls because their formula may contains parts of beetles or beetle larve! NASTY... Well I used Similac with my ...
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- A choice to breastfeed would solve all these problems, not that there aren't occasionally problems with this but virtually impossible for the milk not to agree with ba...
- Have you considered breastfeeding? It's actually quite easy and you don't have to think about what is in it or how your baby will react.
- I used Nestle(Now Gerber) Good Start with both of my children and they loved it. I would recommend Gerber Good Start. It was easy on their stomach and they weren't gas...
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...
Similac Alimentum
Asked by M.M. from Boston
on May 27, 2009
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I have been writing on here a bit about my son and his acid reflux. My doctor now gave him similac alimentum. I guess it is a perscription formula. He hates it. Wh...
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- My oldest daughter was on Nutramigen, it worked wonders! She was sooo much happier! =] Good luck!
- My daughter used Enfamil Nutramigen....It was wonderful.
- We used Alimentum for DS. (BTW this might be covered under your health insurance due to a mandate in MA so it's worth checking). DS didn't like it at first, but he s...
Similac vs Enfamil
Asked by G.G. from Dallas
on February 16, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
I have a question about the formula. Which one do you prefer similac vs enfamil. My friend told me that all her kids were getting sick when they were on ...
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- In reading the responses it really sounds like everyone is different. With my first child we fed Good Start and loved it. We really didn't know any better at the tim...
- I had to supplement my third child with formula. I was given a sample of Enfamil and I stuck with it. My baby had no reactions to it whatsoever. I have also heard f...
- After starting with Similac with my oldest and it not "working" for us (Similac is generally more gassy then Enfamil) we switched to Enfamil and it was great for us. J...
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 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...
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.
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...
