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Enfamil Gentlease/constipation & Generic Formula Brands
Asked by M.H. from Austin
on August 28, 2009
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My son is one month old and currently on Enfamil gentlease. He is very constipated and never full, seems to be hungry all the time and with both of those comes very re...
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- I had my daughter on Similac when she was born, but she spit up alot on it so I decided to switch her too Parents Choice Milk Based from Wal-mart, she has done great o...
- Hi! We started with the Enfamil Lipil. We switched to the HEB brand. My doctor says they are the same and you can interchange them. The price is half of the name brand...
- I can't tell you about the generic brand but we used Good Start w/ my grandkids and we never had problems w/ constipation and it is a lot less expensive than enfamil. ...
Expired Formula
Asked by M.V. from Chicago
on May 17, 2009
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Does dried formula in the can truly expire when it says it does or can i still use it? I have new unopened cans of Enfamil Next Step Lipil (9-24mos) which has an expi...
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- There is very little science to those expiration dates and so I imagine that they are fine to use. The manufacturers have their own economic interest in putting short...
- I would never go past the experation date! It's there for a reason. Why take any chances. I'm sure a lot of people disagree, but I would never!
- If you go to infantformula.org they say not to feed an infant expired formula. They have the explaination there under the FAQ. They also state that you should be able ...
Liquid Formula vs Powdered
Asked by S.D. from Portland
on August 10, 2009
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Can anyone tell me if liquid enfamil formula is equally as good in nutrients etc as the powdered version.
I have only used powdered but someone offred me some free li...
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- Agree with the other posts regarding nutrition. However, if they are in *metal cans*, I would avoid it. Metal canned formula (not plastic bottled) has BPA in it... ...
- They are exactly the same as far as nutrition values go. Liquid formula is easy to use, requires no mixing but is also more expensive than powder formula. It is made ...
- They're the same nutritionally, except that in the liquid, the oils/fats are still "wet" so the liquid kind is a lot creamier/smoother in texture. the liquid also tast...
Cereal
Asked by R.S. from New York
on July 7, 2009
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I wanted 2 know when 2 start givin my 3mth cereal. I have friends who started since their babies were 2mths! I wuz thinkin more around 5mths. I don't want her 2 get co...
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- Hello again R., : ) You need to ask yourself. Does your baby seem hungry after or shortly after a normal feeding? Are her feedings more frequent? Is she eating ...
- My daughter's pediatrician had me start with one tablespoon of single grain rice cereal mixed with formula twice a day at 4 months. If there is no allergic reaction to...
- Most doctors reccomend between 4 and 6 months. The longer the better. I started my son on rice at 4 because he was on the slender side. He was Breast Fed exclusivel...
Baby Weight
Asked by A.H. from Rochester
on February 24, 2007
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I have a 2month old that weights 7lbs 15oz the dotors are worried that shes nog gaining enuff weight she weighed 5lbs 12oz at birth any ideas thank you. Im no longer b...
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- Hi A., how much and how often is she eating? Are you breastfeeding or if not what formula do you use? My daughter is 4 months old and weighs 17lbs. Which is big for he...
- Hi, A.... I can understand what you are going through. Our son is almost 7 months old, and was 12 lbs 15 oz when we went in to the doc this past week. He was 6 lb...
- I think you should take a look at yourself and the father and the family. If she at least eats and is otherwise healthy I wouldn't worry at all. You want to know som...
Target Brand Formula Vs. Enfamil Formula
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on October 28, 2008
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Does anyone out there know if there is a difference between the target brand and enfamil formulas??
There is quite the price difference?
Thanks!!
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- It's basically the exact same stuff. It's manufactured by the same company that makes the store brand for Wal-mart, so you can look up all the nutritional info here: ...
- Hi K., The FDA states that generics have to be the same as name brand. I started using Target brand as soon as my free enfamil ran out. I didn't bother to mix the...
- The price is pretty much the only difference. They are all required & regulated by law to have the proper nutrients. My sil switched her son when he was about 6 mont...
Looking for Nestle Good Sart Formula Coupons
Asked by B.B. from Philadelphia
on July 23, 2009
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Hi Ladies!! I know this is a weird request, but I was wondering if anyone had any Nestle Good Start formula coupons that they would be willing to send me? I never seem...
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- I have Good Start coupons for Giant grocery stores. Let me know if you're interested and I'll send them to you. Also, I think they cut back the number and value of t...
- Hi B., Try looking on Craigslist or Freecycle. They both are great and I have seen the coupons that you are looking for on both sites.
- I am sorry I do not have any coupons but go on their website and sign up for some. I had left a comment about how great their product was and they sent me a coupon an...
6 Week Old and No Stool for 4 Days
Asked by K.K. from Chicago
on October 13, 2008
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My six week old daughter has not had a bowel movement in 4 days. She eats expressed breastmilk, however I have to supplement with formula as I do not make enough milk ...
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- You may be able to give her a little bit of Kayro Syrup, but I would contact your doctor first, for the okay, and the amount. Also, you may want to try to give her a ...
- My doctor told me it was normal, and that I should wait to see if she continued not going. She said if it lasted longer than a week to give her a suppository. Your l...
- Before giving any remedies, contact your pediatrician. She's only 6 weeks old and you don't want to introduce any juice or other foods her digestive system isn't read...
Would It Be Ok to Start My Baby on Enfamil Gentlease/Prosobee from the Start?
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on July 18, 2009
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With my first son, we gave him Enfamil Formula. After a couple of months, he got real colicky and we ended up having to change the formula to the Enfamil Prosobee for ...
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- Is breast feeding completely out?
- My son had all sorts of issues with formula and we finally got to Enfamil ProSobee after 6 months. After we switched him he did much better. When our daughter was bo...
- Of course. Our first child had a milk allergy, but didn't find out till she was over 1. So she was on milk based formula. We were so afraid with our second that we ...
Seeking a Home for 12 Cans of Pregestimil Formula My Daughter Wont Use
Asked by S.S. from Phoenix
on October 5, 2008
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I sure hope this kind of request is ok! My baby girl & I are successfully nursing against all odds with a medical condition she was born with. Every specialist told me...
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- I just wanted to say congratulations on the birth of your daughter and an even more applause for being determined enough to feed your baby the way you want to! It is a...
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- I would call the hospital and ask for pediatrics. There might be a gastro doctor or other that can use it or ICU or someone. I always say the worst question is the one...
