Between the three, which is best Similac, EnFamil, or Good Start? I plan on breastfeeding first so I would like to Know which would be the best to switch to. Thanx.
2006-09-28 15:11:48 · 17 answers · asked by Live.Laugh.Love 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Your pediatrician is the best person to recommend a formula for your child. He will be able to determine any special requirements, and while he may or may not recommend a particular brand, he will give you choices.
2006-09-28 15:48:37 · answer #1 · answered by mld m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loved the Nestle Good Start. If you go to verybestbaby.com(Good Start Website)they will give you checks for 11 dollars off your formula . My son would always have a bowel movement with this kind. I also have just started using the Natures Only Toddler Formula which I really like, because is organic and it doesn't smell horrible like the Enfamil that I have to use, because of that is all WIC will pay for. The reason it is rated for Toddlers is because they would like you to breastfeed your child for the first year, so you may want to talk to your doctor first before using it.
2006-09-28 23:27:19 · answer #2 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used Similac when my son came home because that is what they gave him in the hospital, but switched to Enfamil because Similac made his tummy hurt.
2006-09-28 22:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by **KELLEY** 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 1st born had Similac aND my 2nd had Enfamil. I went with what the pediatricians recommended at the time.
2006-09-28 22:15:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Either EnFamil or Good Start. Babies can tend to get diarhea with Similac, and an upset tummy.
Good Luck and may God Bless you and your baby...
2006-09-28 22:19:43 · answer #5 · answered by amber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither of my kids could keep similac or enfamil down, so we used Good Start, and they both did great on it.
2006-09-28 22:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by tnmomof2as 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why switch at all? The AAP recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months. (By exclusively, they mean breastmilk is the only thing that goes into baby's mouth -- no water, no juice, no solids.) After that, you can introduce solids and baby starts to nurse a little less, although breastmilk should still be the main form of nutrition for the first year. If you're planning to go back to work, you should give pumping some serious consideration. Your baby will thank you for it!
2006-09-28 22:15:52 · answer #7 · answered by peregrine1123 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good Start was recommended by my nurse, and thankfully he took it from the start. Because I hated pumping , when I was away from him he would get the formula, Good Start is supposed to be easy on their stomachs. But I'm sure they are all good because they all need to meet the same standards. You may have to try one until he/she takes it. Who knows the baby might prefer one over the other. I would suggest buying a can of the concentrated liquid and see if he/she takes that, before investing in a whole case or can of powder.
2006-09-28 22:23:10 · answer #8 · answered by Liandrew00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that all 3 are good. I chose Similac and had no problems so it worked the best for us.
2006-09-28 22:15:24 · answer #9 · answered by sooz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we are believers in enfamil, because my little one was allergic to similac, but similac and enfamil are both pediatrician approved
2006-09-28 22:24:19 · answer #10 · answered by clyde0523 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋