Soy: Babies 'R' Us
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Help with Premature Thelarce, Soy Formula and Dairy Intolerance
Asked by H.D. from Chicago
on April 9, 2008
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My daughter just had her six month appointment yesterday and was diagnosed with Premature Thelarche (she is starting to grow breasts but is not exhibiting other signs ...
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- You situation with not producing enough milk is typical when paired with formula supplementation. As a previous poster said, nursing more often will increase your mil...
- Both of my daughters have had soy formula and had no problem. My 3 year old was on soy from 8 weeks until about 14 mo. and is developing normally. My 6 mo old daught...
- My youngest is lactose intolerant. We went with a lacto free formula and all our issues disappeared. He is 20 months now and doing wonderful on a lacto free milk.
Formula
Asked by G.G. from Dallas
on November 20, 2011
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Does anyone know how can I get formula coupons/checks (similac/gerber)?
I have signed up at Similac/Gerber websites but haven't gotten anything.
Thanks for your i...
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- When you sign up, check the boxes that say you plan to breastfeed. Or better yet, buy a nursing bra at Motherhood and pay with a credit card. They don't send nearly...
- Well when my son was on Gerber, I used to get checks each month in the mail from them that could be used as a coupon on a purchase. BUT you can also call them or writ...
- I once called up Similac to ask a question and the customer service representative asked if I would like to receive coupons. Why not? :) Days later I received two $3 o...
Formula
Asked by L.K. from Modesto
on May 12, 2008
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Hi, i just wanted to see if anyone has went from breast feeding to sippy cup, my mom breast feed both me and my sister and then winged us straight to a sippy cup or we...
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- As long as you're willing to breastfeed for an entire year you'll be fine. There is NOTHING in formula that is necessary for a baby and don't let your doctor bully you...
- If you are planning on breast feeding for the whole first year then from what I have been told and read there is absolutely no problem with skipping formula, or even a...
- Hi, L.; With my daughter we went from breast feeding to regular cup in about 2 days when she was 9 mo. old. So whatever you and your baby want to do is good. A...
Formula
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on August 16, 2010
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i have been breastfeeding my baby for 2 months now. I also pump 1-2 times a day to increase my milk production so i will be ready to go back to work. The problem is th...
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- You would find a lot of hands on, practical support from the La Leche group. Here is the contact info for the LLLI group in your city: http://www.lllusa.org/web/Ar...
- The more I pump the less I produce too, it just something about nursing your baby to keeps your production up. I use the herb fenugreek and it really works just after ...
- Fenugreek is herbal and worked really well to increase my supply. I have also heard of Mother's Milk tea. As far as formula goes, I think they are all pretty much th...
Infant Formula
Asked by K.C. from Washington DC
on October 6, 2011
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What is the best infant formula for a newborn baby?
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- We used the brand the hospital gave us to accompany breast feeding and when we finished the brand name ones we just switched to generics. Both my kids had no problems ...
- I used Similac and Babies R Us brand and my daughter did well with both. I found Enfamil to be to think for my daughter, but you will see here that lots of people lov...
- My first one was fine switching better the generic stuff at walmart and target and breastmilk. My second one is a little more picky and we have tried a couple differen...
Generic or off Brand Diapers and Formula
Asked by A.M. from Minneapolis
on February 14, 2011
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Wondering if any moms use or have used generic or off brand diapers and or formula. With my first son who is now 4 years old I only used pampers or huggies and Simila...
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- I posted this earlier and it got pulled twice, BUT??? If you want to try generic diapers Walgreens has a great sale right now where you can get their diapers for $2.5...
- I cloth diaper but I have heard many good things about Costco's generic diapers.
- I cloth diaper except at night and when I am out and about. In those instances I use parent's choice diapers (the walmart brand) and they work just as well as pampers...
What Formula Is the Best????
Asked by A.S. from Minneapolis
on February 19, 2008
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I would first like to start by saying that I am unable to breast feed, so formula is my only option. I have a one month old who started on Nestle Good Start formula. ...
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- I started using similac soy by chance with my son, and it was great for him. definitely noticed the less gassy, spit ups, etc. And to B'Aylana M - there are mothers o...
- We had good luck with Similac Advance, and our little guy was super gassy as well. However, it's expensive, so we switched to the Target Brand with DHA and ARA, and w...
- My now 6 month old had a similar experience only I was nursing. I had luck with the soy. It sounds like lactose intolerance. Most babies who experience this react to c...
Expensive Formula
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on February 4, 2010
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Hi all. I'm new to this site, as it was recommended to me by another mom friend. My son is five months old and has severe food intolerances in addition to acid reflux....
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- Relactation is still possible even 5 months postpartum as breastmilk is the best for any situation but aside from that have you looked into Good Start? It is made with...
- Have you tried the WIC program. It helped me out when I had my daughter nine years ago. Maybe this website will help http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
- I know this may sound weird, but if you REALLY cannot afford it, you could consider relactating and breastfeeding you son at least partially (saving some money may mak...
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...
Not a Formula Baby
Asked by K.M. from Indianapolis
on May 4, 2007
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I have a friend who has begun chemo and has a 4 month old son at home. With her first son she breastfed until 14 months. Her 4 month old had been an excellent feeder...
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- simalic is a very rich formula and can be very hard on babies lil tummies i would tell her to try a soy formula or carnation good start the ones with dhr and ara are g...
- I am so sorry about your friend and thank goodness she has such a concerned and wonderful friend in you. My daughter also refused to take a bottle after my milk dried...
- Breastfed babies are often said to be underweight for their age... The growth chart doctors use a lot of the time is for formula-fed babies, not breastfed babies. If h...
