I'm a first time mom who's exclusively pumping and feeding my 6 week old son breastmilk, but thrice I've had wonky days where my milk production was slightly off, and I had to supplement with a powder formula. My son tends to be gassy, so I chose Enfamil's Gentlease Lipil.
It smells slightly worse than most formulas I've smelled previously, but mixes nicely and he seems to tolerate it just fine. I'm just curious if anyone had a better suggestion as to what formula is great for the occasional supplement bottle. I know that technically they're all the same because they're required to be, but everyone has their own life experiences to draw from.
Thanks! :)
2006-10-19 04:00:08 · 5 answers · asked by kharismatik 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The pediatrician told me that Enfamil, Similac, and Nestle are about the same as far as what is in them, but that baby's stomach does not tolorate switching around. She said that switching can cause gas, upset stomach, and crankyness.
I had to feed my baby formula for a week after we came home from the hospital because the vicoden they had given me for the c-section was getting thru my milk to the baby and making her lethargic. We ended up using Similac because that is what they gave her in the hospital. The only complaint I had about the Similac was that it seemed to make her a little constipated, but then again, they say that is normal for infants that are used to being breastfed and switch to formula.
2006-10-19 05:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good old Enfamil is the best as it does NOT stain clothing like other formulas do. Also, my Ped told me years ago that Enfamil is the closest to Mother's milk there is. Good Luck !!!!
2006-10-19 04:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by DERLANDSON 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! My daughter has been on Nestle Good Start since I was unable to breastfeed when she was 5 weeks old due to a bad infection. She is a big baby and seems happy with it, so I haven't switched.
2006-10-19 04:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by Mom_of_two 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your baby is tolerating what your using then you're doing a great job. I started with Nestle Good Start, it's says it's easier to digest, and he seemed to like it. I hated pumping when I had to be away, so that's what he got, and he seems to not mind it.
2006-10-19 04:43:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try enfamil soy formula it worked great for my son and less gas using it
2006-10-19 04:04:56 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋