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Poll on Formula....??
Asked by K.E. from Dallas
on April 12, 2007
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I am going to try breastfeeding, but I am very very sensitive in that area and if I can't handle the pain I'm going to do formula. I know everyone has their favorite f...
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- Breastfeeding is hard at first but has lots of benefits once you get over the starting hump. Besides the health aspect, there are simple advantages like not having to ...
- I used nestle good start. I loved it! K.
- I too tried the breast thing and it hurt, but each person's pain threshold is different. I used a pump. the pump if i recall the brand is evenflo, it was battery or el...
Enfamil Lipil w/Iron vs Enfamil Lipil w/Iron Next Step
Asked by J.B. from Amarillo
on January 10, 2008
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Ok, here's the situation that I'm in. My son just turned 10 months old and he's been on the Enfamil Lipil w/Iron since the day we brought him home from the hospital. ...
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- I used Enfamil Next Step with my son when he turned 1 and was very pleased using it. We ended up using it until he turned 2. I thought it was great to have because at...
- My doctor said the same thing as Christina's- it is a gimic from the formula companies. We did regular formula until one and then switched to cow's milk for both my b...
- I put my son on Next Step when he was 9 months old just because I figured if he did not like whole milk he could stay on it until he was 24 months. I don't think it i...
Soy Formula
Asked by L.J. from Reno
on July 1, 2009
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Because of medical reasons, I recently had to stop breastfeeding my three month old and transfer to formula. He is currently on Similac Soy. What are other's thoughts ...
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- Good morning L., everything I have researched about soy products isn't good. i would not give my baby soy. You can go on line and research soy, to see what I'm talking...
- why soy? did u have to go to soy? soy isn't even allowed i don't think in the UK for babies..i bf'ed and also used formula..i used Good Start Supreme comfort protein f...
- if you have the option, and it really bothers you I would then use the organic brand. I had to stop breastfeeding as well and used similac Soy and my daughter did woo...
Sam's Club Formula
Asked by A.M. from Cincinnati
on September 30, 2008
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I have an 11 week old formula fed baby.(I was not able to breastfed as I never got milk in after three weeks) She currently uses Similac Advance with Iron and it seems...
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- I had serious finacial problems when my second was born and we got WIC but it didn't cover everything so i would literally buy whatever was cheap, that i had a coupon ...
- I dont know about the Sam's Club one specifically, but we use Parents Choice-the Walmart brand one and love it. Its just something you'll have to try. We tried the N...
- A., I was buying Similac Advanced too and had a lot of people tell me that the sams club formula was the same and less expensive. So I tried it and my daughter is hea...
Enfamil Lipil W/ Iron vs Kirkland Formula
Asked by L.M. from Chicago
on April 21, 2007
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Hello,
I'm down to breastfeeding during the night and using formula for all other feedings. Formula is expensive!!! I'm using Enfamil Lipil w/ Iron. At my last C...
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- Try making your own formula. We tried the Kirkland brand but our daughter got horribly fussy on it. Take rice milk (4 oz) and add .5 or 1 tablespoon of Flaxseed Oi...
- HI L.! I used the Kirkland brand, as well as other store brands for both of my children. They are way more cost effective, and according to my doctor, they are jus...
- Although they are all pretty similar in nutritional value, I HATED the way that all of the formulas created so many bubbles when you shake it. I felt like I was feedi...
Any Advice on Baby Formulas??
Asked by K.G. from Omaha
on April 18, 2007
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I'm just curious what people's opinions are on infant formula. I used Enfamil with my son, which is outrageously expensive. Then with my daughter I used Good Start E...
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- HI Parent's choice is good thay all have the same things just alittle of childcare use the parent choice that what state say we as childcares can ues L.
- I had afriend who was a little hesitant to try it but said it is exactly like the regular brands. I would definitely go with it.
- When I started using formula, I used Parents Choice with all three of my children. My first one was a soy baby and the other two were on regular. I had a wonderful e...
Friend in Town from England - Formula Suggestions?
Asked by L.W. from New York
on June 20, 2008
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A friend of mine is visiting for an extended time from England with her 8 month old son. The formula she uses there isn't available here. She uses an organic milk-base...
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- I was just in Walmart yesterday and I noticed they had Parent's Choice organic milk based formula. Due to our income I use Parent's choice with my youngest daughter a...
- I'm not sure of any formula's here that are similar..though is your friend able to ship some of her formula to you so that she has it with her for the baby? I know th...
- Earth's Best would probably work. Don't use Similac Organic- NY Times did an article on it and found that it's overly sweetened.
Infant Formulas
Asked by J.D. from New York
on February 24, 2008
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I am going back to work in 6 weeks and would like to start supplementing breastfeeding with formula in a month or so because I anticipate having difficulty pumping at ...
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- hi let me know what u find. i was doing both but more breast than formula...she's only had 3 bottles of formula, one of which she vomited. today she took one once and ...
- A hypoallergenic formula is absolutely best and will help you avoid any possible food sensitivities. It is expensive but worth it to avoid possible food sensitivities...
- A working mom is the hardest job!!! I nursed my daughter for about a year, and worked full time. Here is what I did... I nursed in the morning before dropping her at ...
Best, Cheapest Formula??
Asked by J.F. from Indianapolis
on April 29, 2006
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i need to wean my son and get him started on formula soon and don't have a lot of time to do my own research. i'm totally new to this. what is the best brand/type? ...
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- J., I have been in a similar position regarding the formula. I did some research and talked with several medical professionals about formula options. Apparen...
- J., I have tried three different brands: Enfamil, Similac and Member's Mark (Sam's Club). I like the Member's Mark the best because it is the same as Enfamil but do...
- Good day, When I had my son, I was not able to breastfeed, so we had to use formula from the beginning. I started out with the name brands, but found that the off b...
FORMULA - Nestle Good Start V. Walgreens Brand
Asked by S.M. from Tampa
on June 11, 2007
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Would like feedback on the Walgreens Brand Formula - my 4 1/2 month old daughter has been on Nestle Good Start since weened from breastfeeding with no problem. Was re...
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- There are standards that all manufactured baby formula must adhere to, so basically a generic can be the same as the more expensive formulas. We used Parent's Choice ...
- I have used Parents Choice Formula with both my kids. I found the website http://www.storebrandformulas.com/fda.html a few years back. It's helpful in answering ques...
- I had asked my Pediatrician the same question(about other cheaper brands) and he said to go for it as long as it was DHA/ARA and comparable to Similac/Enfamil.
