Similac: Preschooler
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In Need of Similac And/or Enfamil Coupon Checks
Asked by H.Z. from Kansas City
on January 23, 2010
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I am looking for Similac or Enfamil coupon checks. I am pregnant and due next month and would really appreciate it if anyone had any to give me that they no longer nee...
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- I have some checks and coupons that I didn't use as I'm breastfeeding. Please let me know where to send them to.
- Do you not qualify for WIC? I have found only when I bought a pack of 6 similac cans 4 out of 6 had 5.00 off coupons in the lids. The first time was a kicker but each ...
- Are you able to breast feed? It's free and it's what's best for your baby. My children are older and maybe things have changed, but it was recommended that I stick...
Baby Formula
Asked by A.S. from Washington DC
on June 15, 2008
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I'm so confused about baby formula.My 7 week old had a problem with similac advance she would spit it up very bad. So i changed her to similac lactose free it worked f...
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- I always had my son on soy based formula. Whole Foods grocery store carries natural products. However, I would definately keep in close contact with your pediatricia...
- My daughter had the same problem. Try Sililac Sensitive RS! It took about a week or two for her to get use to but now she is fine!
- It sounds to me like your baby might have acid reflux. The problem won't be solved by formula, you might have to use medication like Zantac for the symptoms. In the ...
Congestion Due to an Allergy?
Asked by C.G. from Saginaw
on June 28, 2007
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My 4 1/2 month daughter has had continuous episodes of congestion and sneezing. Her ped does indicate that she has an allergy and keeps having us switch formulas. I tr...
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- We had a similar situation with our daughter (she is 8 months old now). We had her on breast milk and Enfamil Lipil formula; we came to realize that she was allergic t...
- My 4 year old daughter could not drink anything made be similac, she could only drink Emphamill (spelling?)Lactos free good luck
- My daughter couldnt do any of the above and ended up drinking soy milk (right by reg milk at the store) Then she was able to drink 2% by 7mths..... sure stinks and u...
Formula
Asked by K.B. from Lansing
on January 9, 2008
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I have a 4 year old daughter, and we used Similac Advanced with her. I am currently pregnant with our second child and was wondering if I could get some input. My frie...
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- I was on assistance when getting formula for my daughter, so I had to use Similac, and have no first-hand experience with off-brand formula. However, the FDA regulate...
- K., My advice is to save the money. Our pediatrician says formulas are all the same...they have to be (due to FDA regulations, etc.) The difference between them is t...
- Hi, I think Off Brand is totally fine. Big companies often produce more than they can sell undera certain brand name and just put the same stuff in a container with a...
Switching Formulas
Asked by M.Z. from Indianapolis
on March 16, 2008
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Is it ok to switch formauls? If so, how often? The reason I ask is one of two things. Formula prices are outreageous. Can we switch to generics? Or to what is cheapest...
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- I have switched formulas before and it didn't work out so well for my daughter but for my son he had no problems. With my daughter it made her poop alot!!!!! So after ...
- Started with Similac. Tried Enfamil (projectile vomiting). Changed to Target brand for the cost savings... never turned back. My son actually does better on the gen...
- I started my son on similac, and when I tried enfamil he didn't care for it. But, I found the walmart generic was closer to the same consistency, he didn't notice th...
Formula
Asked by K.O. from New York
on March 29, 2010
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Hi moms-
I plan to wean my daughter from breastmilk soon. The issue I have is choosing a formula for her. She will be 7 months next week and the plan is to start we...
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- I would try to get a NON IRON fortified formula. It might be impossible to find. They are starting to discontinue them. Iron is contributing to a lot of problems w...
- Hi K., No one brand is "better" than another. Every formula on the market must meet certain requirements which the baby needs. Extra things aren't necessarily better...
- Neither of those worked for either of my sons. The smell was too strong and it was too strong for their tummies. I used Carnation Good Start. It was very easy on the s...
I Switched Formulas and Now..
Asked by M.C. from Atlanta
on December 15, 2009
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SO I switched from Similac Isomil (soy based formula) to Similace Advance (milk based) on friday. Did a nice transition I believe. he didn't poop till the 3rd day and ...
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- HI M., I agree with Heather W. Soy for a girl is bad but for a little boy is worse. Formulas in general are fillers and the little nutrition that is in them is usua...
- I understand what she is trying to say below but I am going to clarify a few things. All formula is not the same. However, Enfamil and Similac produce nearly the same...
- It could be his tummy and digestive system still getting used to the new formula. Leave him on the new stuff for at least 2 to 3 weeks before making any changes again.
Switching Formula
Asked by S.M. from Detroit
on January 30, 2008
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Does anyone have experience with Soy based formula. I recently switched from regular Similac to Isomil. My 2 month old was really fussy, spitting up sour milk, and onl...
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- Carnation Good Start worked so well for my 2 boys, the comfort proteins really helped! They would scream from the Similac and Enfamil.
- BM's definitely change when you change foods. If your baby is happy and thriving I wouldn't worry about it. Our 3 year old had a hard time digesting cow's milk form...
- Yes it is normal..I did the same with my youngest gal when she was a baby "now 5!" she had GERD badly and had to be on the soy..and i found her BMI"s did change in con...
Brand New Baby with Gas
Asked by T.P. from Wichita Falls
on August 21, 2008
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My brand new nephew (age 1 1/2 months) is having a terrible time with gas. He is on similac formula, was breast feeding until 2 weeks ago. is mother had some Soy formu...
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- Similison is made for this....it saved me on my second child. HIGHLY recommended. You can get it most anywhere there are baby prods.
- Make sure you stop in mid-stream so to speak while feeding him and burp him more than once while feeding, and since he is on milk instead of breast milk it can't be w...
- He may not be able to handle lactose. There is another formula called Nutrangimen (think it's made by simalac) It's for babies that have gas/digestive problems. It'...
2-Month Old Has Bad Bms
Asked by R.G. from Houston
on December 18, 2007
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I need some advice please. My 2-month old did fine in the hospital and coming home from the hospital. She started off with Similac Advance and did great. Then when we ...
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- Hi, R.. Best of luck with this. I know how hard this is. When our 21-month-old son was about 9 days old, we went through something similar. We consulted with the pe...
- I agree, switching formula is probably pretty tough on your little one. Even though its expensive, find one that works and stay with it. Its not worth the small amoun...
- She needs to stay on the same formula so she stays consistant and you might try mylecon drop, little tummies anti gas drops, or the target brand infant gas drops (we p...
