They state they have the same nutritional info, but the ready to feed seems like such a different consistency. It seems thicker and richer. Is it any different?
2006-09-26 10:47:24 · 11 answers · asked by wendyakasweety 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I actually finished reading the Ross Abbott Laboratory's website and the nutritional info is the same, but the ingredients are different. So there are some differences. I'm willing to pay the extra $$ for the ready to feed. Just wondering if the differences were actually beneficial for a gassy/colicy baby.
2006-09-26 11:09:50 · update #1
NO IT'S JUST MORE EXPENSIVE!!!!!!!!!! I THOUGHT IT LOOKED DIFFERENT ALSO
2006-09-26 10:49:18 · answer #1 · answered by Lori C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nutritionally speaking they are the same. However you should be aware that many babies have a difficult time digesting powder formulas because it tends to have tiny clumps in it no matter how well you mix it. For this reason some ( not all ) babies are gassier and therefore fussier when fed with powder formula. All in all it is a personal and financial preference as to what works out best for you and your baby.
2006-09-26 10:55:39 · answer #2 · answered by totspotathome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter was born the hospital gave me some pre-made formula because she was having difficulty breastfeeding (we finally figured it out)
They charge you more for the water they put in it. That is about it.
It does seem to have a different texture but perhaps that is due to the fact it has to have a longer shelf life than the mix-it-yourself stuff. Maybe the pre-made is mixed longer.
2006-09-26 11:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not different. The liquid formula just has liquid in it and the powder formula doesn't. After you add water to the powder formula, it's exactly the same as the liquid formula. Read the expiration date on the container, and make sure that it hasn't expired. Liquid formula is more convenient to use, but powder formula is lighter in weight.
2006-09-26 10:52:36 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs Apple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your baby is gassy, I wouldn't use the powder. My son started on the ready-to-feed, and at about 3 months we tried the powder. Boy did it do a number on his tummy. It gave him so much gas. After we stopped the powder, it took about 4 days for his tummy to get back to normal. We chucked the powder and went back to ready-to-feed. They were both Similac. (I've heard the concentrated makes babies constipated.)
Hope that helps.
2006-09-26 13:21:06 · answer #5 · answered by tish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, more expensive!! There are some ready made formulas that are a special blend that does not come in powder form - I can't remember the name of the one my son's pediatrician wanted him to take...but MY GOD that killed my pocket book. At the end of the day I switched to a soy generic and it ended up being fine...
2006-09-26 10:52:48 · answer #6 · answered by Jacki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only difference i know of is ready to feed doesn't have to mixed with water like the powder.
2006-09-26 11:00:35 · answer #7 · answered by whatever2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really dont different its just already done...save the money and mix the powder and water yourself. really all they have done is prepared it for you...it isnt anymore benefical for your baby.
2006-09-26 10:50:27 · answer #8 · answered by my101201cutiepie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know I wondered the same thing when my child was born but actually it is the same.
2006-09-26 10:49:46 · answer #9 · answered by reidamberniece 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is diff. thicker ,powder is like water and did not fill my boys up
2006-09-26 14:32:25 · answer #10 · answered by memi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope they are the same... one is just more expensive and all you are paying extra for is the convinence.
2006-09-26 11:10:45 · answer #11 · answered by margiesue_84 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋