Vitamins & Supplements: Enfamil
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Prenatal Vitamins
Asked by T.B. from Detroit
on August 23, 2008
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I am just pregnant with my 2nd child & wondering if anyone can recommend a good generic brand prenatal vitamin. I am currently taking Stuart prenatal vitamins & took ...
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- I took over the counter prenatal vitamins since they were WAY cheaper. My doctor compared the ingredients with what she prescribed and agreed that the OTC was just fi...
- My doctor explained to me that the cost and the brand name mean very little - it matters what's in the vitamins and the percentages. I also talked to my sister-in-law...
- Hi T.! Congratulations on Baby #2!! There are some very specific things to be asking for in a supplement, especially with the little one inside. How committed ...
DHA Supplement with Prenatal Vitamins?
Asked by M.Y. from Los Angeles
on August 21, 2010
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I was talking to my sister in law and she said that on top of the prenatal vitamins a pregnant woman should also take a DHA supplement along with it. I did some resear...
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- My doctor had some free samples, and after I used them up I used Enfamil DHA supplements. As S H said below, DHA is important to the healthy development of your baby....
- i say YES..take them..nothing is too expensive if it benefits your baby..i was 41 when i gave birth to my son..he is strong and healthy ..very smart..i always think th...
- My OB recommended Nature's Made prenatal vitamins that already contain DHA - I get them from Costco! 90 capsules for under $20.
Which Prenatal Vitamins to Take
Asked by S.L. from Champaign
on December 14, 2011
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I'm 36 and have been taking prenatal vitamins for the past several months in preparation for trying to have another baby. Now, when I had my son 4 years ago, there did...
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- I like and trust New Chapter Perfect Prenatal and Garden of Life Prenatal. Both are whole food vitamins. Garden of Life has an "omega 3 for moms" too...those made me...
- I also recommend (and take) Metagenics Wellness Essentials for Pregnancy.
- My doctor suggested Target brand prenatal vitamins because they are easier to digest and I take them at night and it goes down fine and I don't get sick. I was also f...
Prenatal Vitamins
Asked by K.E. from Phoenix
on June 29, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation on a good prenatal vitamin that I can take. I am not pregnant but we are thinking of trying soon and I would like to st...
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- I took the generic Walgreens brand vitamins when I was pregnant with my son because it was all I could afford. He came out strong and healthy and big as a horse! I d...
- I buy my from Hi Health. It was suggested to me to buy your vitiams from a health store instead of grocery store. they are more expensive but better for you.
- Rainbow Light Prenatal Vitamins $9.99 for 50ct at Target. They are gentle on the stomach so you can take it with meals anytime. I use to take Nature's Made and they ma...
DHA Supplements
Asked by J.W. from San Diego
on February 14, 2007
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i had a customer come into my office yesterday and tell me to start takeing a DHA supplements cause it can raise the IQ of my unborn baby how do you feel about that an...
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- I absolutely think that fish oil supplements are important. Not only is it GREAT for you baby, but it's good for you as well. You're much less likely to get pre-gest...
- I took Duet DHA pre natal vitamins when I was pregnant with my daughter & I dont know for sure if that did anything, but she is VERY smart and has reached all developm...
- Hi J., I agree, that everybody is an expert and will always offer advice (wanted, requested, or unsolicited). So, no matter what advice is given to you, listen car...
Enfamil or Similac
Asked by T.H. from Columbus
on December 29, 2008
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Hi ladies,
I am wondering if any of you have had the experience of using both of these brands and can help me make a decision on which to go with. I used Similac Isol...
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- It is sad that you have to tell why your are not breastfeedigng and still people comment. It is your business and it is ok not to. Anyway off my high horse, we as...
- I used Enfamil (though, not Prosobee) with my 1st. I thought it was pretty good. Mixed well. With my 2nd, we supplemented with both. Enfamil did mix better, I thou...
- I used both. I never had any real problems with either of them. They do have a different consistency though, and I'm not sure why! I would go to the store and look at ...
Introducing Vitamins
Asked by A.V. from Los Angeles
on February 14, 2008
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My son is 6 months old and just starting solids. Because he is breastfed, our doctor suggested that we give him vitamins for added iron. We tried Enfamil drops, and th...
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- since hes just starting solids i suggest to make some beans and smash them because they contain a lot of iron in them...i did that for my daughter and she loves them.....
- Hi A. I am sure you are dealing with a lot this week with just going back to work but I wanted to comment on your request. I have been giving my daughters (20 mos, 4...
- I just give my son the cereals that are fortified with iron, and make sure to give him a variety of nutrient rich foods, and that seems to work for us. It is very har...
Bfing and Vitamins
Asked by K.B. from Columbus
on December 29, 2008
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the pedi has insisted on me introducing vitamins to my 3 month old daughter. she mentioned poly vi sol (or something like that) to increase her vitamin D. anyway i w...
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- My son was in the NICU for 3 months & the NICU staff there used the Poly vi sol. We actually continued long after he was released form the hospital. So I think if it ...
- La Leche League has researched this and has an article on their website www.lalecheleague.org. They say it is not necessary.
- I gave my nursing daughter Tri-Vi-Sol, necessary since those vitamins are NOT in breastmilk. I only gave her this as long as she nursed (a year) and then stopped it a...
Vitamins for Toddlers
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on November 21, 2008
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My son is 16 months old. When I went to his 15 month appt I asked his pediatrician whether he should be taking vitamins. He didn't give me a direct yes or no, but sa...
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- When my daughter was younger I bought from Shaklee becasue my sister suggested it. They have powder vitamins which you can put into their juice. I think it is one te...
- I agree with the Shaklee suggestion. I actually have a chart that shows the different vitamins in the Shaklee powdered vitamin as well as the poly vi sol. That o...
- two of my kids use poly vi sol. My 3 month old and my 4 year old. They dont complain about the taste. they think its medicine.
Supplemental Vitamins for Breastfeeding Newborns
Asked by K.J. from Eugene
on August 4, 2009
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My doctor was saying that I should supplement vitamin D because I'm breastfeeding, but I'm already taking prenatal vitamins so would this be necessary?
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- Hi! I'll add another congrats on your baby and also say what a great choice you've made to breastfeed! One thing, take it or leave it- I breastfeed and take a prena...
- Hi K., I've read down through all the advice given, and I concur with Nadyne. We just returned from a Shaklee conference, and Vitamin D was one of the issues covered...
- Vitamin D is something in particular that your breastfeed baby needs. I'm guilty of not giving my baby her supplemenet everyday. However, very recently they've linke...
