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Good Start Formula
Asked by R.C. from Los Angeles
on August 20, 2008
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Hello, I was just wondering if any of you use Good Start? I'm breastfeeding exclusive. But, I will be going back to work in October. So I need to supplement while I'm ...
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- Why do formula? If your baby will be 10 months by the time you go to work do rice milk or goats milk. In two months your baby will be able to have milk. Rice milk or g...
- My Pediatrician told me that Good Start is like giving your child Carnation instant breakfast. The reason that is the least expensive of formulas is because they are ...
- I have heard that this baby formula is one of the best out there. I had trouble with finding the right formula for my gassy baby. No one ever told me how gentle Good s...
Powdered Formula Question
Asked by C.U. from Chicago
on February 21, 2008
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We were using the ready to feed Similac until this week, it is just getting too expensive. We have switched to the powdered, but I feel like it is impossible to get a...
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- I am actually an Enfamil fan. I have actually tasted Similac and it's aweful-you can taste the chemicals in it. If you are willing to switch I think you'll notice th...
- I have a pitcher from pampered chef that has a plunger in the lid. It works great for mixing things like formula...but I found that if I always heated my water before...
- We formula fed our first child and found that Nestle GoodStart was the best powder and wouldn't clump. The trick is to use warm water, it help's dissolve the powder. A...
Transitioning from Breastmilk to Formula
Asked by D.L. from Los Angeles
on March 5, 2007
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I am going back to work in a few weeks and my 12 week-old daughter is not only refusing to take formula, but seems to be resisting the bottle altogether. I'm starting ...
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- is there a reason to not pump? pumping worked really well to get mine to take a bottle. also, i don't give a bottle. daddy did it. sitter did it. she was reluctant...
- first things, have someone else give her the bottle, next thing, she has to be ravenous, lastly relax and enjoy life its too short to worry about these little things, ...
- My son did the same thing he refused formula I tried several different brands until someone suggested soymilk they said it was the closes tasting milk to breastmilk an...
Diapers and Formula No Longer Needed....
Asked by D.D. from Binghamton
on August 2, 2009
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I have a bunch of diapers that my infant has grown out of and formula that she can no longer eat. I would hate for these things to go to waste. Im sure there is someo...
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- After I had my last child, I donated alot of extra clothing, etc. that she had to the nearest family shelter.
- Your local food pantry or women's shelter would appreciate these items. Also, check with various religious organizations--they usually know of families that could use ...
- Epiphany House in Asbury Park, NJ needs any diapers, formula,clothing, etc.
Creative Ideas for Formula Cans
Asked by M.C. from Omaha
on October 27, 2009
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Hey Ladies,
I've spent the last nine months throwing away baby formula cans. Every time I throw one away, I always think I should be doing something with this thin...
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- Hey M.~ Also contact your local schools sometimes the PK & K teachers like them for crayons and markers on the tables. Just an additional thought. (Thumbs up).
- anything really! nails, pins, hairties, barbie toys, beans (glue it shut for a drum) - i would think anything you buy that comes in a bag or box that wont seal again,...
- bank, crayon storage or other craft items, as long as you have it cleaned extremely well you can store dryed things like rice in it, I used to dump the box of baby cer...
Switching from Breastmilk to formula....HELP!!!!
Asked by H.S. from Los Angeles
on October 16, 2010
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My daughter Sydney is 3 mon. old and has been breastfeed from the start. When she was 6 weeks old and I went back to work I pumped but she never took the bottle that w...
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- I hope you check with the doctor before you use the karo! Please. I would try the mixing the formula with breast milk. Also my daughter really liked the liquid for...
- you may just need a faster flow nipple on the bottle..so its easier for her to get the milk out..as for soy formula..avoid that..i used to supplement with Good Start S...
- Pick one brand and stick to it so you do not upset her tummy. Start by mixing a small amount of formula in with mostly breast milk. Have daddy give it to her, and li...
Transitioning from Formula to Milk and Then Weaning
Asked by K.L. from Eugene
on August 25, 2008
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My son is nearing his first birthday and I want to start preparing to transition him off of formula to milk and then eventually weaning him off the bottle completely b...
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- Hi K., With my 3 kids I started by giving them milk in their cups at meal time when they were 10 months (I know their not supposed to have milk until 12 months :) ). ...
- I started with 3/4 formula, 1/4 milk to start introducing the new flavor. After a couple of days I went to half and half, then mostly milk, and finally just milk. As...
- My dr. told me to start putting a lil bit of milk in his formula bottle. Start one week putting so many ounces of miik, Like 2 ounces and then every week, as long as h...
Making the Switch from Formula to Milk
Asked by C.G. from Chicago
on September 11, 2008
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My 12 month old son needs to stop formula and start milk. Also, the Dr. would like to see him off of a bottle in the next couple of months. He drinks a sippy cup wit...
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- I'd suggest just doing one thing at a time and, to take off some pressure or anxiety, try not thinking about what the doctor said. My MIL said the bottle to sippy cup ...
- It took me while to get my son off the bottle. At 14 months he finally took a NUBY soft spout sippy cup. After 3 weeks on that I gave him Gerber Take and Toss Sippy Cu...
- A friend of mine took her son to the store and let him pick out his own sippy cup and low and behold....he drinks milk from it now. Just a suggestion. Personally, I ...
Switching Formula Brands
Asked by S.S. from Dover
on October 29, 2009
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we are currently using SImilac, which is so expensive for a single container, and many friends have said Target brand is just as good, same ingredients, and cheaper. H...
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- The formula ingredients are regulated by the FDA regardless of the brand. If your baby can tolerate it, go for it! I would gradually do the transition, replacing 2 o...
- We used Enfamil Lipil for about 8 months then switched to the Sams Club brand, got sooo much more for half the price. No problems at all.
- I find that store brand products are often just as good as the expensive brands. You will even sometimes find that a "store brand" product was actually produced by a...
Looking for Alternative to Infant Formula
Asked by S.H. from Chicago
on October 19, 2006
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Hello. I am the parent of a baby that was 3 months premature. She is just over two months old (adjusted age) and is about 5 months old chronologically. She was in t...
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- I am not sure why you do not want store brand formulas but in case you change your mind Carnation Good Start is very gentle on them and breaks down better than other b...
- This breastfeeding vs. formula always seems to bring up quite a heated discussion. Before I start I will admit to being a breastfeeding mother. I just was wondering ...
- S., Have you tried contacting the Le Leche League? They would be a great resource in ways to, perhaps, re-stimulate your milk production. Also, there are hospital- r...
