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Switching Formula
I have free cans of Good Start that I hate to not use, since formula is so expensive. I'm wondering if anyone has switched and has any advice on the best ...
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- You would switch the same way you will wean him off of formula when he is older. Just be careful if you switch to the good start, you might want to stay there, if you...
- We switched to Good Start with my son from Enfamil because it wasn't working for him. We loved the Good Start! He spit up a great deal and was really gassy with the ...
- Ask your pediatrician. Mine said that you shouldn't mix two formulas together. Finish the one and just start the other. Then pick one and stick with it. It is hard...
Constipation Causing Formula
I am using Nestle Good Start Formula with Iron. Is there another formula, perhaps, Soy, that may not cause the constipation? Any advice or ideas would be ...
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- Iron is the culprit! Try a formula without iron.... you will see a difference, we did with my daughter within 1 1/2 weeks.Congrats on your first baby! Relax and don't ...
- I exclusively breastfed for the first 9 months and my daughter would get constipated on occaision, as would some babies of friends of mine who exclusively breastfed (o...
- my daughter went through the same thing. her dr told me to mix 4oz of water with 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar. it really works and they love the tase. you may need to d...
Soy Formula
She is now completely formula fed as of last week and she is doing great! I did try to give her the milk-based Good Start, but she spit up a lot so we put ...
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- HI N., I just wanted to let you know that we fed our little girl Soy formula the first yr of her life and she did great! She wasn't able to drink the regular stuff ...
- I am doing the same thing. I breastfeed as much as I can and I supplement with soy formula when I work. I was pumping, but two electic pumps broke and i can't afford...
- My son was put on soy formula (was in NICU for a week--long story) because of an intolerance of regular formula & his reflux. He drank that for the first year, switch...
Nestle Good Start Has Metal Shavings
I'm not sure about your question about metal shavings in Good Start formula, but I did feed my youngest daughter Enfamil Lipil, and she did just fine on it. ...
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- I know Nestle has recalled formula in Australia with metal shavings. It is Nan. Last year they recalled formula in Canada that had metal shavings. So stay on top of th...
- Hi D., I've never experienced metal shaving in the formula but when I stopped breast feeding i did use the enfamil lipiland my daughter loved it. You might want to sw...
- I'm not sure about your question about metal shavings in Good Start formula, but I did feed my youngest daughter Enfamil Lipil, and she did just fine on it. She is a ...
Switching Formula
Good Start is easier to digest them Similac and there is no bubbles after you shake to mix the formula which means no gas in the stomach. Good luck and I ...
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- Carnation Good Start worked so well for my 2 boys, the comfort proteins really helped! They would scream from the Similac and Enfamil.
- BM's definitely change when you change foods. If your baby is happy and thriving I wouldn't worry about it. Our 3 year old had a hard time digesting cow's milk form...
- Yes it is normal..I did the same with my youngest gal when she was a baby "now 5!" she had GERD badly and had to be on the soy..and i found her BMI"s did change in con...
Blue Baby Poo
My 3.5 month old daughter recently started formula full-time, Nestle Good Start in the purple can. She has been pooping a blue/gray color ever since...has ...
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- My son was on it and had the same color poop. My nephew is actually on it and we were just talking about the grey colored poop!...
- I had the same problem with my daughter and her getting different formulas. The poo would have a very clear silver sheen to it. We saved it and brought it to the doc...
- Hi P., If its any consolation--when my 3 year old switched to regular Good Start (the orange can) his poo was hunter green!! it scared the heck out of me, but my ...
Switching Formulas
My pedi highly recommended Nestle Good Start. I breast fed for 6 months and started to supplement with formula at four months. We use Good Start with ...
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- We switch from Similac to Parents Choice Lactose Free Formula for our DD when she was a baby. It was the only formula that my DD really did well on. We slowly moved ...
- Several of my friends recommended Good Start to me when my son was having issues with Similac. It made a HUGE difference - you could tell he was feeling better almost...
- I would be careful with Nestle Good Start. I have had two friends with children who weren't thriving on Good Start and both doctors told my friends it was the formula....
Should I Change Formula ?
First of all, we switched formula to Good Start. Never went back, unless we were really desperate (out of good start and no money to buy more at the time!). ...
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- Hi there. Our daughter had the same problem and those drops didn't work (my husband thought they did, but they didn't) Our doctor switched her formual a few times unt...
- I only endorse Carnation Good Start. They say it is the closest to breast milk, and I believe it. My first child had sooooo many problems with all those other formul...
- My son had lots of problems too. WE had him on nutramigen until he was 7 months old and then he was able to tolerate regular formula. WE put him on nestle good start...
7 Month Old Won't Drink Formula
My friend's kids liked the Carnation Good Start formula. Pediatricians do not recommend soy formula unless they really have to. The newest studies say it's ...
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- Hello A.: Congratulations on nursing! Many mothers today don't and it's refreshing to hear you have been so committed to it. I nursed all my children until the...
- HI A., I'm in the same boat...seven month old who doesn't like formula (He's 29inches long and 21lbs...long and lean like his dad!). My pediatrician told me to try...
- A., Have you thought of trying carnation good start. Smilac and enfamil are very rough formula they are very harsh on the baby stomach carnation good start is the c...
Breastfeeding to Formula
As for brand of formula, I have heard breastfed babies take Carnation Good Start more easily, so that might be one to try. I wanted to give you a pat on the ...
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- It is always best to transition slowly. Especailly to reduce the pain you will be in if you just switch her. If she hasn't had many bottles, you will want to start p...
- Before making this decision, I would encourage you to do all the research and a little bit of soul searching. Breastmilk is superior to any brand of baby formula. It...
- Go slow. Be sure you really want to do the change (expense, ease, bonding, etc.) You could always keep the morning and evening feed for awhile. If you really think ...
