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Switching Formulas
Okay, I switched from Similac Advance to just Similac with iron (which was 1/2 the price) over the weekend with no problem. Thanks again for all the advice! ...
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- Our pediatrician told us that switching formulas is no problem, however, my son reacted horribly when we switched him from Similac to Enfamil (he had "the runs" and wa...
- I did, all the time. Every baby is different of course. I always tried to pick the cans that said "advanced", but my kids always had a different store brand at any gi...
- Hey M. I think it depends on exactly what the switch is. Similac Advance has Iron and DHA and ARA. Similac with Iron does not have the DHA and ARA. If you feel l...
We Switched Her from Similac to Isomil, Now She Has Diahrrea. Is This Normal?
We switched her from the milk-based similac advance to the soy-based Isomil Advance. Before the switch she was projectile vomiting..."
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- Hello there and congratulations on the birth of your baby. I remember when my children were newborns and they also had the same color bowel movements. I'm sure this wi...
- I would definitely call your pediatrician. They will most likely want to see her and her diaper. Dehydration for a new born is very bad. This is a very serious matter.
- The seedy yellow stools are normal and a good sign that she is digesting properly.
Advice on Formula
For the 1st week and a 1/2 after he was born, I had him on Similac Advance (that is what the hospital used). He seemed to be doing well on it, (easy burper, ...
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- Hi T., The Nestle Goodstart seemed to work best for both my girs (they both were on the Soy version) and my neice used the regular Goodstart and that worked good for ...
- My first was on Enfamil which caused her to be constipated a lot. My second child was on similac which gave him bad gas and the formula itself smelled bad, we even tri...
- I agree that talking to your pediatrician, or at least the nurses, may give you a better handle on the situation. Sometimes they can give advice or recommendations ba...
Similac Vs. Enfamil
I switched them to Similac Advanced (Orange container) and it worked on both of them from that point on. Every baby is different but switching formulas ...
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- My Dr. recommended Enfamil. Both of my daughters had problems with formula. I ended up putting my first on Soy and my second on Lactofree and they did much better. ...
- I used Isomil soy for my daughter, I don't think it really fixed the gassy pain. I found something called GRIPE WATER, It's made with ginger root, fennel, and chamomi...
- I am a mother of 23 month old triplets. They were all started on enfamil enfacare (to gain weight). They all were switched to enfamil nutramigen for different reasons...
What Formula Do You Feed ??
When my son used formula, we used Similac Advance with DHA & ARA. He was extremely picky and a gassy baby. He was very happy with this formula. ...
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- I switched from Similac (hated it) to Nestle's Good Start Soy formula. We put her on Soy because she would have bad gas pains and we think she had a milk intolerance. ...
- My son had horrible reflux, and the pediatrician recommended both Nutramigen and Alimentum. Nutramigen smells and tastes (I made my poor husband try it) foul. We wen...
- my son was starting to get gasy a lot one day and beings my brother is lactos intolerent we tried some of that and it cleared up after a week we tried the raguler agai...
Have Formula to Give Away
I live off of az. and ray and I use the Similac Isomil Advance soy if you havent ... Next question: Enfamil Lipil (Gentle) vs Similac Advance with Iron ...
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- I would love the Similac! My email is ____@____.com or my cell is ###-###-####. I would love to pick up soon! Thanks, J. Sparks
- Hi, I am real close, Pecos & Cooper. My friends are having triplets next wk. Every little bit would help. ###-###-#### Thanks, S.
- I live off of az. and ray and I use the Similac Isomil Advance soy if you havent already given it away. Thanks. My name is A. and my Email is ____@____.com
Help with Formula
I have a 4 1/2 month old, and he's been on Similac Advance since he was born. He hasn't had any problems with it, has never had a problem with excessive gas ...
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- Def. do the half and half. I had to do it with my son because like your daughter he thrived for my milk and wanted no part of formula, but at 6 mo. I decided I was do...
- Hi A., I myself didn't breast feed and my son was on Similac Advance. One of my good friends however was in your situation and the Similac did work from her son. I'...
- I am a working mom of 3 and they were all breastfed. I started my two oldest on Similac around 8 weeks old. I spoke to my pediatrician regarding my youngest and the co...
StoreBrand/Regular Brand Formula
Hello all, I have an almost 5 mo old girl...she started on Similac Advance after I had milk failure and was unable to nurse at 6 weeks. ...
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- There's no reason not to give it a try. We only tried switching from Ready to Feed to the powder - that didn't go so well. But once when we were in the hospital (f...
- Hello! I have an 8month old soon who I nursed till 3 months then started similac advanced. After that i got smart and switched to Parents Choice (walmart). We have ...
- I switched back and forth between Enfamil and "Sam's" knock off for both of my babies with no problems. If you read the labels, they are almost identical. Three months...
Which Formula Is Best?
Similac Advance is made in an organic form. My daughter was primarily breast fed for her first five months until I lost my milk supply during an intense ...
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- Find out if your baby's doctor has some samples that you can try. My doctor has several different brands in her office.
- Ask your pediatrician's office. They'll give you samples of what they have so you don't waste money on formula that your daughter will end up not liking.
- Considering your question was which formula is best, not whether or not to continue to breastfeed, I recommend Enfamil Lipil with Iron. Using formula is a great way t...
Formula for 7 Week Old
Read all 11 responses: "My daughter is 7 weeks, she started on Similac advance and now is on Enfamil Gentlease. They seem to give her gas. Any suggestions?"
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- Hi E., The same thing happen to my sons, I had to put the gas drops right in his formula. They are made by Tylenol and Pedialyte. They really do work. Just a smai...
- My son had bad gas on the similac as well. I never used the gas drops< I just switched his formula to the good start supreme and he did extremly well on it. The hard...
- Enfamil Lacto-free worked for us when we had a similar problem. We later had to go to Nutramigen by Enfamil. It's their hypoallergenic formula. When our daughter wa...
