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Seeking Advice on Formula: Enfamil or Similac?
Better to use a low iron one and supplement with vitamin drops with iron if your pediatrician balks at the low iron formula (breast fed babies usually don't ...
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- My daughter who is 7 now was on Enfamil via a WIC(women infant children program provided by the state) back then so now that I have a newborn they provide Similac. Th...
- My niece has the same condition. She uses the pink/white Similac. Her mom did the breastfeeding/formula combo and she was constantly cranky. The mom got sick and had t...
- My daughter started having stomach issues when we put her on Enfimil. I was told to switch to soy, but that was just a gross formula. I am a big believer in not feedin...
Not Getting Enough Formula?
Formula is iron fortified. It may be very difficult to get your child to eat enough iron fortified foods in a day to maintain a good iron level. ...
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- My son took 4 bottles a day up until around one. Then we weaned him off of the bottle,and then cut bak, just switched to a sippy. I would be more concerned about her m...
- Try widening the hole in the nipple. Take a toothpick and put it into the hole of the nipple. Boil it in water for 5 minutes and AFTER it cools down to room temp, ta...
- I believe your doctor is wrong. My daughter's ped in California and her new ped in Nevada have both said she should drink 16oz to 24oz per day. And since your daught...
Similac
My Grandson became so constipated,and was in so much pain,that we had to run him to the Dr. We found out,that the formula contained to much IRON for the ...
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- Hi E M! I've never tried the Similac Go and Grow but I've been using the Similac Alimentum (because my son has multiple food allergies). If the formula you are using...
- Hi E M I used Similac with iron for all 3 of my babies, and it was great. usually trhe warmer the water the better in mixes, I started out using the Ready To Feed Simi...
- I never used the formula meant for the 9+month olds. I just kept using the regular formula until my son was a year and then switched to whole milk. I don't think there...
Confused About Melamine in Enfamil Formula and What I Should Do!
Read all 16 responses: "I am sure you have all heard lately that trace amounts of Melamine has been found in Enfamil (with Iron) formula.
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- J., Definitely check with your doctor, but if she's been taking it and has had no adverse affects, I wouldn't worry about it. Both of my children were fed Enfamil(...
- I would switch away from Enfamil. Melamine is a disaster, and it's added to the formula to falsely make the iron content appear higher in tests. There's no other rea...
- I would not trust any infant formula. These are made in the US and I doubt US manufacturers are adding melamine - but they are using Chinese ingredients, so probably ...
Infant Formula Comparisons
It is the same as the regular formula with iron... just has extra lipids added to it. Have you talked to your dr about these problems? ...
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- Our son had a hard time with all "regular" formulas. We finally ended up giving him regular old Good Start, and it was fantastic. He took to it quickly and we didn't...
- My daughter had problems with gas & heartburn, she would constantly scream and pull her knees up to her chest. After a doctor suggested we put her on maintenance dose...
- I know one important thing to remember is not to switch the formulas around because that could be causing some of the porblems that you are having. Gas, spitting up et...
Constipated Newborn
Aug 25, 2009 ... Should I try a different formula maybe without iron or something? ..... So if it were me, yes I would switch to the low iron/no iron formula. ...
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- S., DO NOT add water or juice to his diet, and I don't recommend trying anything like Karo syrup at this young age. Please call your pediatrician to discuss strategies...
- Just wondering if you are using light or dark Karo syrup? The dark works much better. I was able to use that and the diluted apple juice, so I am afraid I have no ot...
- Try about a half ounce of prune or pear (that works best) juice. You can find pear juice in the baby food section, not the juice section of the grocery store. I'd st...
Formula Allergy at 10 Mo.?
He almost always has the diarrhea sometime after he drinks a bottle of formula. He has been on the Enfamil formula with iron for several months now and ...
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- Hi E. - FYI, if nutramagin is medically necessary and the pediatrician writes a note, your medical insurance may cover the cost. If you have medical insurance and you...
- Hi, I'm not sure if You tried giving Him PEDIALITE in between Bottles but I suggest with table foods(breakfast, lunch & dinner) that You give DiLuted Juice, or the P...
- E., It could just be a virus, or it could be the iron in the formula, or something else altogether. First, I highly recommend buying a good Kefir from the store. He...
Constipation and Gas Under Hypoallergenic Formula, Want to Try "Baby's Only "
If baby is not anemic and doesn't have a health condition that requires him to have iron in his formula, then he really doesn't need it. ...
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- there is a difference b/t LACTOSE (milk sugar) and MILK PROTEIN- while not unheard of, it is RARE for baby to be lactose intolerant- babies can be intolerant to the P...
- I am lactose intolerant, same symptons. also try pureed bananas in formula if lactose free formula doesn't work. Bananas are good for constipation and diarreah. Goo...
- Hi L., Have you heard of homemade goat milk infant formula? http://tinyurl.com/6hnqut I'm a nutritionist, and it has been a life saver for so many babies (including...
How Much Formula for a 7Kg Baby
Oct 9, 2009 ... When my son was four months he was taking close to 40oz and my pediatrician said he was getting too much iron so we cut back the formula and introduced ...
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- I believe the recommended daily amount is around 32 oz. But that is a general amount some babies want more and some want less. Once my baby started finishing say 4 oun...
- If there is a recommended amount, just ignore it. Give your baby as much as she wants - no more, no less. Everyone is different, and your baby is the best judge of h...
- If you are formula feeding do not give her more than 32oz a day. When my son was four months he was taking close to 40oz and my pediatrician said he was getting too mu...
Wont Take Formula!
See most of the time a parent feeds there child the regular iron formula. Well our children just happpened to be allergic to the iron in the FULL iron ...
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- You are in Germany, take advantage of the Kaufland. It may be that she doesn't like the bottle you are using. I use the Nuk bottles with the wide based nipple. It's ...
- Hello D., Although my children are well past the age of taking formula. I remember this stage very much. We had a dificult time with it, with both of our children. Her...
- Is there a reason for you to switch to formula? I worked for a year after my first son was born and I was able to nurse the whole. With my second, I was a stay at ho...
