Soy: Nestle & Carnation
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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...
Formula Question
Asked by M.L. from Appleton
on June 2, 2009
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i am switching to formula and im wondering what a good kind is. i want something close to breast milk thats also easy to digest. thanks
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- I use Good Start (green or purple can). It is the only kind my little boy would take. Good Luck!
- Our daughter used the generic brand her first year, which when comparing labels was similar to Enfamil. In researching, pretty much all of the store brands are made by...
- I know this has been posted here before, but here is a more digestible, whole foods option: Formula Recipe 1 quart goat...
Formula W/cereal?
Asked by D.R. from Phoenix
on August 11, 2008
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I'm just starting my 5 1/2 month old on solids, beginning with rice cereal. I was really wanting to only use breast milk to mix in with the cereal but I'm just findin...
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- Any formula is fine, as long as they don't have allergies and need a soy formula. It's really not that hard...mix the cereal and feed it to them. Very easy. Not unders...
- D., I commend you for breast feeding, it can be a hard and yet such rewarding experience for you and your baby. As far as the best milk to use as a suppliment, I wou...
- I began using formula for both my daughters cereal to also help them get used to the formula taste for when I needed them to take a bottle (I couldn't pump anything). ...
What Formula for a Colicky Baby?
Asked by A.V. from Dallas
on December 9, 2008
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One of my friend needs a recommendation for the formula she should use for her 1 month old colicky baby. Appreciate your responses.
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- Try the Target Brand Gentle Formula in the purple canister. Only about $12 a can I think and it's the same thing as the Enfamil. Also, try gas drops, gripe water and c...
- Similac Sensitive worked great for us. I also nursed so at that age she mostly had breast milk. Both of my brothers used it for their kiddos also. You can usually g...
- only 1 mo old is not too late to try re-lactating; it would be tough, and not as high a chance for success as if she were nursing from the beginning, but it could be w...
What Type of Formula Is Best?
Asked by J.K. from Seattle
on August 30, 2008
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I am back to work and pumping three times a day. I had quite a stash of frozen breastmilk prior to returning to work, but my four and a half month old is a super eate...
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- When my son was little, my co-workers at the NICU/PICU all recommended both Enfamil Lipil and the "try everything but avoid soy" method. :) So we did both. I can t...
- Formulas with the DHA is top priority for formula. And also doctors and researchers have said don't give your baby anything but formula until they are 6 months or olde...
- I also used the Target brand, but I found that it does clump up a little bit so put it in the bottle slowly and shake often. If you cut open the top of the nipple a li...
Question About Powder Formula
Asked by J.W. from Cincinnati
on January 26, 2008
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Hi, I started my son on Similac powder formula when he was born. His stomach didn't seem to agree with it too well and switched him to the Ready to feed which worked g...
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- I have had the same problem, and I have learned that I one mix all the bottles ahead of time, I boil the water that I put into the bottles and while it is still hot I ...
- Hi! I have three kids, I have been through 18 different formulas (literally)! The best one I have found beleive it or not is Carnation Good Start. It is inexspensive t...
- I used to put the water in first then slowly add the powder. It helps to have hotter water. You can always let the bottle cool down or run the bottle under cold water ...
HELP! I Have to Supplement My Milk with Some Formula- My Worst Nightmare!!!
Asked by D. from Chicago
on August 30, 2006
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Hey Mamas,
I have been strictly nursing my lil'man and he is now 9 1/2 months. He takes plenty of jar food and cereal in addition. My milk supply has dramatically dec...
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- Personally, I think there are far "worse" things in the world than having to resort to formula. Your child sounds healthy and happy; using formula won't change that--...
- I had to supplement as well and I wanted to breast feed but we had too many problems but my daughter started on similac and she was constipated and of course most doct...
- D., I applaud you for not wanting to give up breastfeeding as it is what is best for babies but nature does not always agree. I had to stop breastfeeding my son whe...
Suggestion for Infant Formula That Creates Less Gas
Asked by A.R. from Chicago
on August 23, 2008
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Hello:
I am hoping that one of you might be able to point me in the right direction. I am looking for a formula that creates less gas for my 2 week old son. We are ...
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- I don't know about formula but my son had lots of gas on his tummy I would use gas drops. I found them at Wal-Mart back in the baby area but I think you might also be ...
- We loved Carnation Good Start with all of our kids but my son needed the Soy (also only used Carnation) The mycoline drops are also the best thing ever and Avent battl...
- Try a lactose free formula. Both my kids were and to some degree still are terribly lactose intolerant. I found that soy also made them pukey and havee gas. Also, f...
Going from Nursing to Formula at Six Months
Asked by M.N. from Chicago
on January 1, 2008
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Hi Ladies, I have had to come to a decision that has been really hard but I need to start taking medicine. So I am looking for advice on a good formula that will help...
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- Hi M. - personally I think it is a great decision for you to also be considering your health needs while taking care of your baby. So many times people think they hav...
- HI! Great job on the nursing! I stopped breast feeding around 7 months for my son, we just switched to Enfamil (and I looked at labels to make sure it had all the stuf...
- My second son went to just formula from nursing at 10 months. He did alright with Enfamil at first. Then Similac he did okay with at first...he went mostly through o...
HELP Please!!
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on August 26, 2008
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I put in a request a couple of days ago and received many responses but now I really need help. A little background... I have a 1 year old who was solely breastmilk f...
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- He may be lactose intol. I would try Lactaid milk... My DD had always had a prob with formula until we moved to Lactose free. When she was ONE we tried reg milk...
- Hello K., is he drinking water? have you tried adding water to the soy milk or have you tried rice milk? there is also oat milk. can you try to duplicate the consis...
- Watching your child not eat is just miserable!! Keep at it and hopefully, he'll get used to the taste of the soy or formula soon. Meanwhile, give him foods that are ot...
