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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 ...
SIMILAC On Recall...
Asked by R.B. from Boston
on September 24, 2010
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i can't believe this...jus as my son getting use to a formular something goes wrong! it came on the news (jamaica) this morning that all mothers sould stop use the Sim...
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- I don't think Similac will be on the shelves for a while so you don't really have a choice about trying something else. Just buy a small can if you're worried he won'...
- its the powder only!!! not the premade...
- Get a prescription for breastmilk or ask a local breastfeeding club for donations. Our club, Cape Cod Breastfeeding Moms, set up one mom who couldn't nurse with enoug...
Similac Alimentum
Asked by M.M. from Boston
on May 27, 2009
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I have been writing on here a bit about my son and his acid reflux. My doctor now gave him similac alimentum. I guess it is a perscription formula. He hates it. Wh...
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- My oldest daughter was on Nutramigen, it worked wonders! She was sooo much happier! =] Good luck!
- My daughter used Enfamil Nutramigen....It was wonderful.
- We used Alimentum for DS. (BTW this might be covered under your health insurance due to a mandate in MA so it's worth checking). DS didn't like it at first, but he s...
Difference Between Similac Advance and Similac Go & Grow
Asked by I.J. from Odessa
on November 15, 2009
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Is it possible for similac go & grow to cause constipation on a 7 mth old baby? I didn't realize I was giving my baby go & grow and he has been constipated for about 3...
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- Both my boys developed constipation when i changed formula on them. I read somewhere to mix in a little corn syrup in with their formula--i think about 1-2 tsp per bo...
- I don't have any experience with formula per se, but yes, the change in diet could be the cause of the constipation. Especially if they are supposed to be mixed at dif...
- One thing that works really well for constipation is Miralax it is a stool softner not a laxitve just softner and I put it in with the formula. About a 2 tsp. Works w...
Similac and Enfamil Coupons
Asked by D.M. from Chicago
on March 27, 2009
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Hi there,
I've got some Enfamil and Similac coupons if anyone is interested. I can mail them to you!
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- If you still have Enfamil coupons my address; K. Salzig 397 vaughn Circle Aurora, IL 60502 I can in return mail you the postage back. Thanks
- Not sure how many coupons you have and if any are left - but I could use the Similac ones J. Koutsos 391 Ogden Falls Blvd. Oswego, IL 60543 Thanks for the offer!
- I have a friend who uses enfamil. I can get her address as she just moved last week if you still have enfamil coupons?
Similac vs Enfamil
Asked by G.G. from Dallas
on February 16, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
I have a question about the formula. Which one do you prefer similac vs enfamil. My friend told me that all her kids were getting sick when they were on ...
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- In reading the responses it really sounds like everyone is different. With my first child we fed Good Start and loved it. We really didn't know any better at the tim...
- I had to supplement my third child with formula. I was given a sample of Enfamil and I stuck with it. My baby had no reactions to it whatsoever. I have also heard f...
- After starting with Similac with my oldest and it not "working" for us (Similac is generally more gassy then Enfamil) we switched to Enfamil and it was great for us. J...
Similac Advance - Formula Question
Asked by B.L. from San Francisco
on December 20, 2008
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Since our baby was born, she was breastfed, but needed a supplement. We continued using the formula we started on in the hospital - Similac Advance. She has been doing...
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- i also had to supplement and my daughter had the same problem. I used nestle good start and pre mixed it. I would make a blender full of formula at atime. After u blen...
- We switched to Similac Sensitive (for fussiness and gas), and our almost 6-month-old daughter is doing great on it. We also started warming up the water we mix it with...
- Try mixing the powder in advance and putting it in the fridge. Maybe the bubbles from mixing it are not agreeing with her. Satay the course as it takes a couple of fee...
Similac vs Generic
Asked by M.L. from Appleton
on June 29, 2009
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My question is this. I am feeding my son Similac Isomil and it is super expensive. I compared the nutrition facts to walgreens brand it is pretty much the same. I wa...
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- I have an unopened can (12.9 oz) of Isomil Advance that my day care provider got as a free sample. I'd be happy to pass it along if you'd like it!
- Yes. All formula companies are pretty much the same. When people say you are paying for the shiny label they aren't kidding. The container the formula comes in cost...
- Of course it's OK! I use the Target brand formula that is comparable to Enfamil at less than half the price and my baby doesn't seem to know the difference.
Similac Human Milk Fortifier
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on March 7, 2006
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Hi all -
Our baby is finally out of the NICU! :) However, they sent her home on Human Milk Fortifier to fatten her up. Does anyone know where we can buy this - a p...
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- I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! and hang in there.... I'll keep you guys in our prayers and hope that you find what youre looking for. :)
- Hey Mel, I wish I could help you but I do not know where to get that stuff. I did see your new blog and noticed Ava was home! Congrats! K. F. southwest
- Hi Mel - it's L.! Congrats on baby girl finally being home :) I'm sure you've checked but M. S. said that if you get a dr. note, our insurance should cover some if n...
Switching from Similac to Enfamil (Add On)
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on April 23, 2008
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My daughter has been supplementing with Similac Advanced but was given a container of Enfimil at the hospital. They are the same as far as ingrediants and the DHA and...
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- Hospitals often have contracts and/or incentives to use one product over the other. Often times, it is just a matter of difference in the brand--not in the quality of ...
- Formula is basically exactly the same, except for those with added DHA and such. I did the same thing with my daughter, started her on the similac because I had those ...
- My son is amazing. He eats anythin... I nurse in mornings and evenings and during the day if I'm home I nurse or if he's at dayrcare or playdates, we use a bottle. He...
