Parents who use formula?

Question

What the newest greatest thing in the formula world now? What are you all using? What do you like?

can you give a little more detail. What is good about what you are using. Like the gentleman who said the brand he buys is good for babies with gas..

Answer 1

Both my boys were formula fed (they're toddlers now and are consequently drinking milk) but when they were coming along, my older son was on Enfamil Nutramigen for colic. Twice the cost of regular old Enfamil, but greatly worth it. It helped his colic symptoms almost over night and he was a totally different baby. When he turned 4 months and started eating cereal, we switched him to Carnation Good Start, and he was fine. I expected a screaming, colicky, unhappy baby again (his pediatrician told us to switch him cold turkey, and it made me nervous!) but he was fine. His younger brother was also colicky, but before trying the Nutramigen, we went from Similac to Similac Lactose free to Isomil (soy). We were about to get him onto the Nutramigen again and then we thought...you know, let's try Good Start. Sure enough it worked wonders and we had a much happier baby on our hands. :) I think the best thing about Good Start is that it's easier to digest for a baby because of the "comfort proteins.", it mixes very easily and doesn't stain if your baby is a spitter-upper. Nutramigen was great stuff, and had a base of whey protein (versus milk, like many commercial formulas) and is mainly for babies with allergies, but it worked too. Stunk like hell though--reminded me of chicken bouillon. LOL

We haven't decided if we want to try for another baby down the road, but if we do, he/she will be put on Good Start from day one!

Answer 2

For my son I use enfamal a/r, in the powder can. This formula is a life saver to us. This formula is for babies who spit up alot and can not hold down the formula long. The a/r stands for acid reflux. And the best thing for you to do is to use the powder formula. No matter what type of formula you choose to use, go with the powder verison instead of the already made. If you use the powder it is very easy and you can make traveling a little easier. Because all you have to do is carry around bottles of water and whenever the little one is hungry just add the powder to the water and you are ready to give to the baby. Hope that this helps!

Answer 3

We have three children and at one point or another they were all on Similac Advance. They each had a different pediatrician in a different town and they all recommended the Similac Advance (with Iron). Sometimes a child can be sensitive to Iron and he/she can get a little constipated. That is why they make the Similac with low iron. As recommended by our pediatricians over the years we automatically put a few drops of simethicone (gas drops) in the bottle and mix it in with the formula. This dramatically cuts down on the fussiness due to gas.

Answer 4

At first I used a top notch formula: Similac Advanced. Then my son had gas so I gave him Enfamil Gentlease. Now that he's older and doesn't get gas I just use Parent's Choice. I don' tknow the difference between Parent's Choice and Similac Advanced...on the Parent's Coice container it says "compared to Similac Advanced." So I'm pretty sure it's the same. Good Luck!

Answer 5

I read your last question about how to explain to your toddler about breast feeding, and I think it is up to you what you do. You could use it as a good time to teach privacy within your family and outsiders. eg: private parts on your kids, yourself and your husband
I breastfed one child and formula fed another. Both were fine and healthy. I used Good Start, because it is more "broken down" and easier to digest than the others. It has been around for quite awhile. I like to stick to things that have been around for a long time, (that way you know if there has been problems, and they are more trustworthy) Similac, and Enfalac have also been around forever!

Answer 6

We are using Enfamil's GentleEase formula. It's partially broken down for babies with gas. Our son had gas, and we bought this and it's been good ever since.

It's usually about 22 bucks for a can of powder and is at almost all major retailers (including drug stores)

Answer 7

We decided to go with what the hospital used because our child had not had a bad reaction to it.

The choice of our hospital was Similac Advance w/ Iron.

In the beginning, we strictly used the Ready To Go Formula (in a plastic container - you pop it open and use it within 36 hours) --
Once opened, it must be refrigerated, which makes travelling quite difficult because it could spoil and it needs to be heated ( Advent heater: up to 5 minutes)

Best bet - for Moms on the go - or a baby who screams when they are hungry: get the Powdered brand - and get it at your local wholesale club - it lasts longer, and buy a case of Water to mix! Plus its at least $5 cheaper than the ready to go liquid!

Advice for on the go Moms:

Scoop need amount of powder into your childs bottle and place in your diaper bag.

Pack along a bottle of water (pint size works best) (Not refrigerated!)

When the little one gets hungry, open the water, pour into your baby bottle, shake and you are ready to go!

:) Best of luck! :)

Answer 8

My wife and I had to use Similac Isomil with Iron (soy based) for the first three months due to gas and fussiness. The Doc said that after three months we could use the Nestle GoodStart Soy formula.

Answer 9

As long as the formula has ARA/DHA in it, it doesn't matter what brands you use. I used Walmart's Parent's Choice Soy for my son after he came off his feeding tube (He was a preemie and I pumped for the 10 weeks he was in the hospital) ARA/DHA are enzymes found in breastmilk that aid in brain development. My son is now two and completely healthy.

Answer 10

My four month old daughter is taking Similac Advance with Iron. She uses Dr Brown bottles, so that eliminates her getting gas bubbles.