Store Brand & Generic: Similac
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Name Brand Formula vs Store Brand
Asked by J.B. from Detroit
on December 14, 2008
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I've been using Similac since my daughter was born. I keep hearing the store brand is the same thing, only much cheaper. Does anyone have any recommendations for a spe...
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- J.- We used Parent's Choice Formula which can be purchased at either Wal-mart or Sam's CLub. We liked buying it at Sam's becuase you could get a huge can for about...
- Hi J., I heard target was good. We used Kozy Kids for my son....only because my husband works for Amway. I started using Enfamil and then switched when I compared t...
- My daughter was on Similac and we switched to Target brand at 8 months with no problem. It is half the price. (we mixed her bottle half and half for a few days befor...
Store Brand Verses Name Brand
Asked by S.M. from Philadelphia
on October 1, 2008
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I have noticed such a difference in price when comparing name brand diapers and toiletries to store brand items. I have even seen Breck baby toiletries at the dollar ...
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- I am not a name brand person. I have used Target and Walmart diapers and have no complaints. I have also used both of those stores brand of wipes and love them as well...
- We use a LOT of store brand stuff! Although if you watch for sales & have coupons, sometimes you can get the name brand for less than the store brand, especially at t...
- Hi S....hope this is finding you well :) I just had my second child and I too and a bargain shopper. With my first it was only huggies and only the best. Well, with...
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...
Recommendation on Different Baby formula...No More Similac Sensitive for Spit Up
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on February 13, 2011
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Mamas,
Originally I had my little one on Similac Advance and she had a hard time with that. Then we switched to Similac Sensitive for Spit Up and she was doing bet...
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- We tried all the expensive stuff with both our girls but little tummies couldn't tolerate them either. Our DR suggested we try Parent's Choice Gentle Formula (it's th...
- Earth's Best....that's what finally worked for our son. It's organic and a little bit more expensive, but our son didn't spit it up! You can find it Target, Babies R U...
- Enfamil A.R. or I have heard that the Target formula is the same. I prefer Enfamil over Similac but have to use Similac because I have WIC with my twins. A.R. is a bit...
Bad Diaper Rash
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on April 3, 2010
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HI moms
my dd is 9mo and has her very first diaper rash which started almost 2 weeks ago. it started off as just a red bottom and some irritation.....it got much wor...
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- This sounds like a yeast infection. I always use an anti-fungal on rashes like that. If you have given her any high-allergy foods, refrain from giving her more (such...
- Oh your poor sweet baby! My son had similar issues with yeast infection diaper rashes. At every chance I would let his bottom air out, and when I did put a thick coat ...
- My son experienced this same issue! It is so scary and sad to see him in pain. I tried every diaper rash cream and all kinds of different diapers. It turned out the...
Serious Case of Diaper Rash & Di
Asked by S.F. from Los Angeles
on April 2, 2007
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I would greatly appreciate anybody out there who has feedback on this issue. I have already been to doctor. My 11month old little boy has had diahrea for 6 days which ...
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- Hi S., Are you nursing? Is his tongue white? The diahrea & especially the diaper rash could be caused by too much yeast in his system. You can dissolve 1 tsp. bakin...
- Hi S.! I just had the same problem with my 4 month old! The rash was so bad it expanded to his legs and tummy. I trie the Mylanta with Corn Starch and the Corn Star...
- Hi S.! I use an ointment called Calmoseptine on my little guys bum everyday and he never has diaper rash!! You have to ask the pharmacist for it and if they don't have...
Name Brand Formula Vs. Generic
Asked by K.M. from Atlanta
on May 27, 2008
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I found a Target brand version of the formula I have been using and based on the nutritional guide it matched up pretty much exactly. The Target brand is 10 dollars a...
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- There is no reason why you should not buy generic/store brands. They are pretty much the same and usually if you look close enough you'l see they're made by the same ...
- Hi K.! I used Targets Brand as well. I read the nutrional value and ran it by my piediatrician and we have had no problems. My daughter didn't have any digestive is...
- I used the Enfamil while my sister-in-law used the Target brand with her son (who is only one day older). Her son had a lot of digestive issues, while my son never did...
Formula Fed Baby--switching Formulas
Asked by R.P. from Minneapolis
on June 11, 2008
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I have in my day care a 12 week old baby who is using Similac Advance formula for now. We are trying to get her on to Nestle Good Start because that is what WIC will ...
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- breast milk is free, its not too late for her to contact LLL and still lactate and pump!
- Try the Target brand formula. It's literally half the cost of similac and very similar. My daughter had no issues switching to it.
- I guess WIC is different in all states. but in response to those in NE I am a WIC participant and in NE and all I had to do was tell them what kind of formula i wanted...
What Websites Provided the Cheapest Formula and Diapers?
Asked by N.M. from Chicago
on August 21, 2007
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I've been looking for the cheapest online store that sells diapers and formula. Where do people find the cheapest prices? I am looking for Similac and Pampers Snuggl...
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- I don't know if this helps or not, but Babies R Us has a generic brand of formula that is EXACTLY like Similac (compare the lables) for around $11 a can, for the big c...
- Amazon.com for diapers. And I use to go to Sams Club for Formula but I used Enfamil. E.
- i have heard 1800diapers have good deals. honestly, I would google/product search and find the lowest one as sales change. and quite frankly found that going to a cos...
Mom Having Trouble with Formula
Asked by T.F. from Spartanburg
on September 24, 2007
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Hello Moms, I am a new mother of a beautiful 2 month old little girl.She has been really gassy with the Similac formulas.I have changed to the soy formula and now she ...
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- Hi T.! Congrats on your new sweet little girl! Our son was very gassy and colicky for the first few weeks and we ended up switching to the Enfamil Gentlease formul...
- A lot of children that are allergic to milk are also allergic to soy, so a change to rice milk might help - but you should definitely talk to her doctor first in case ...
- hey T.! i am sorry but i can't offer any advice about the formula part, my first child used enfamil and my second used similac adv. with no problems! However, i read ...
