Toddler Formula? - Portland,OR

I was wondering about that too. I didn't even know it was out there till I actually read the can in the aisle in walmart. I guess I just assumed it was regular formula. I tried the gerber graduates strawberry flavor dairy drink (whatever you wanna call it) and my baby wasn't too into it. I tasted it and it tasted like a day old watered down strawberry milkshake....eh, never bought it again. yuck. =)

My 13 month old drinks the toddler formula now. I tried to switch her to milk and she just didnt tollerate it well at all. She broke out in a rash, was vomiting and had multiple poopy diapers every day for a week. So i made the choice to go to the toddler formula. I have tried the goodstart 2, and the Enfagrow. I like the enfagrow better and she does too. Walmart also has their brand toddler formula, but i haven't tried that one. I also have not tried the flavored ones just because i don't want her to get hooked on it. Hope this helps.

I nursed my two kids to 18-20 months, which is the age the toddler "formulas" target. I figured if infant formula wasn't for me then toddler wasn't either. My opinion (complete opinion, with nothing else to back it up) is that it is a racket. To get more money. Period. If peds recommend breastfeeding until 12 months and whole cow's milk to year 2 then chances are toddler formula is an oppurtunity to get more money. Of course, I have seen a commercial about pediasure featuring a 4-5 yr old who doesn't "like" any food (so give them pediasure just to make sure) and I think that is money racket too. :)

My daughter hated it and would not drink it. Told me that she did not like it. So me and my wisdom tried it. It was totally gross and left a bad taste in your mouth. I received it as a free sample from infamil. Thank goodness it was sent free cause I would not but it. I thought that it would be good for her also so I tried it. She is not the best eater in the world so I thought every little bit helps. Man was I wrong!

This is just a marketing gimmick to make parents that whole food isn't good enough for your children.

I did not buy it for either of my girls (now 2 & 3). It's just another way for companies to make money off of you. As long as your child is eating and experiencing a variety of healthy foods she will be fine. I do give my girls chewable multi-vitamins meant for children, but your daughter may not be ready to chew something "gummy" yet. Think about it...it wasn't around when we were kids and we turned out fine! :)

I think that good old fashion food is best for your toddler. Los of Fruits, veggies, milk, cheese, protein, whole grains...

If you have a really picky eater or you have issues with allergies or low-weight children then I would consider adding suppliments as directed by your doctor...

I agree with Missy F. Toddler formula is not necessary and won't make your daughter healthier, she should be drinking whole cow's milk.

The best thing for your toddler to be drinking is regular, whole cow's milk. Toddler formulas are unnecessary and expensive.

I tried it for my son when he turned 1 year, but he did not like it. So I just continue to buy the regular formula for him, even though I get frowns and disapproving looks. I feel fine giving him regular formula, and probably will continue to until he is about 2. He loves it! He does not seem to like cow's milk, either. I think nutritionally, it's superior to regular milk, too, so it feels right to give it to him. I would continue with the regular formula. I know it's a little more expensive, unless you buy it as Costco, that is, assuming they have the brand you use. Good luck.

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Just give her whole milk. It's just yet another unnecessary thing designed to make someone a millionaire.

Check out the Seattle Mama Doc blog. (It should be easy to find if you google it.) She's a pediatrician who works at Children's Hospital in Seattle and writes a blog. She wrote a scathing review of the toddler formula. To paraphrase, don't use it! It's loaded with sugar, is completely unnecessary, and is a waste of money.

But, she says it way better than I do. Check out her blog.

I never gave it to my first child who has always been a great, healthy eater -fruits, veggies, proteins, whole grains, etc. BUT my 2nd child is picky, picky, picky! For almost a year (his first birthday until recently), he literally would only eat dry cereals, crackers, peanut butter, oatmeal, apple sauce and yogurt. He wouldn't drink milk (any type -cow, soy, goat, almond) until last month. Granted, there are lots of nutrients in the things he would eat, but no amount of constant introduction and giving him everything from chicken to canteloupe worked. So, I used the Enfamil toddler formula for several months to cover all the bases. You can also use Pedia Sure and other drinks like that if you want, but if your toddler is eating a fairly well-balanced diet and at least trying some new things now and then, she probably doesn't need it. The only reason I used it was because I seriously worried about the amount of calories and fat he was getting and the lack of variety, fruits and veggies in his diet. He wouldn't eat the above food I listed every day -he would only pick from that group!

I think if there is a concern about your daughter's weight/growth, your doctor will recommend it. But most likely, she should just transition to regular milk.

My pediatrician said it was a money making scheme by the formula makers and your toddlers don't need it and to stick with cow's milk. I did start using it at 9 months, since Similac started at 9 months, but that was only because it was $5 cheaper than regular formula. At 14 months, I would stick with cow's milk.

I used it with my daughter. She was dropping on the weight and height charts and the doctor wanted me to put butter on everything. Well, I'd rather try formula than clog her arteries.

We shopped around with samples and found that she liked the Parent's Choice Organic formula to any others. It is found at Walmart. She ate her normal meals and in order for her to get through the night, she had a bottle of the Toddler Formula.

Do what you think is right for your child. You are the one that knows her best and what she needs.

Go online and search for Toddler formulas. Email or link to the section for samples. Get as many samples as you can and go from there. If your daughter doesn't like any, then skip it and go back to regular formula. If you find one that she likes, great. You haven't paid anything out for the samples and you won't be wasting your money that way.

It is just a scam to get people to keep spending money after the kids are well old enough to get their nutrition from regular forms of dairy, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese.

A toddler switches to milk if not allergic. It is a time honored way to have our children eat with us normal food at the table. What kind of marketing money grubbing is this formula. A child with teeth who is not nursing gets milk or goats milk as my children did.
Yes, one of my children was very underweight from a genetic disorder so we ate lamb chops a couple of times a week. By five years of age she was all caught up to her peers. Then we became serious organic eaters.
Put your money into organic food and you will NEVER need a doctor for your children.

Around a year old, my daughter change to whole milk. I tried adding the toddler formula, but she refused it flat. Thankfully, I wasn't out any money. I had received a free sample in the mail. You should have seen her face when she handed me back the sippy cup...LOL. It smelled horrible too.

Everything I've heard about it is that it is basically an attempt by the formula manufacturers to get more money from parents and capture a slightly older group of customers. Lots of almost empty calories. I saw it compared with chocolate milk, and the nutritionist and doctor said that the chocolate milk was actually healthier! There are tons of great high (good) fat, high calorie foods that most kids will eat, and I personally think that's the best place to start. Also, don't forget that kids' developing brains and bodies need cholesterol. As we age, it is not good for us, but those fats are good for little ones, as long as they are in their natural form and not loaded up with lots of added sugar. Talk to you doctor about the tot formulas and get her/his advice too before you buy them. The more informed opinions you have, the better choices you can make!

They are just a way to make more money! Plus if you seen the chocolate one think about whats in that!!! I wouldnt do it. She needs to be on whole milk and if you want you can mix the formula and cows milk if you are afraid about it, but she will be fine :)