hey all was just wanting some suggestions on the best baby formula to buy what did u buy?what makes it good or diffrent from buying other brands?
2006-11-05 14:33:20 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Breast milk best for your baby.....convenient, cost efficient, and nothing to prepare
2006-11-05 14:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
why do people answer questions like this with breastmilk is best when that is not the question?
My son had nestle while at the hospital as that is what they use. After we left the hospital he had Enfamil A+ but only 1 can as it cost more than I could afford on a tight budget, after that we noly bought parent's choice at no more than $15/900ml can of powder. I went through 4-5 cans a month and if I had of stayed with the Enfamil it was nearly $30/can of the same size. They all have to pass the same standards and regulations, my son stayed happy and healthy so it was the right choice of formula for him health wise and for us budget wise. I plan on using it again if I can breastfeed our second child we hope to conceive soon.
The best is what is best for your child in your situation. If you have the money go ahead and buy the most expensive formula out there, there isn't a whole lot of difference between the brands. With iron, no matter the brand, is usually best unless your baby can't tollerate the iron, it can cause constipation. They not have low iron formula out too. Iron is important but if your baby can't handle the dose in regular with iron formulas try a low dose of the same brand before changing brands. Also I was always told to tell your doctor if you switch formula brands incase something happens.
2006-11-06 02:10:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would wait until you have the baby before you buy any formula. I had a hard time trying to find a good formula for my son. I think the best non organic formula is Nestle Good Start. My son just did well on it.
2006-11-05 23:25:45 · answer #3 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The very best thing you can do for your baby is to breastfeed. Breast milk is the healthiest. The feeding also supports the bonding process for you and baby. It is inexpensive, and you can do it anywhere as long as you are discreet.
I don't think there is a big difference among the formulas, but that is a good question for a pediatrician.
2006-11-05 22:43:26 · answer #4 · answered by Sher 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a preemie, so she was started on Similac NeoSure at the hospital. It's a specialized formula for premature infants and has added fat and calories. At six months, per my daughter's pediatrician's recommendation, we switched to Similac. My daughter couldn't easily digest it and spit up quite a bit. From there until about 11 months, we switched to Nestle' Good Start DHA & ARA. It's ground up extra fine for babies to digest and the DHA and ARA help aid in brain and eye development.
2006-11-05 22:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my kids both took best to parents choice (available only at wal-mart) it is the equivalent of enfamil but less than half the price its available in all types (regular, iron, dha etc) on my own experience I tried several brands and my kids like this best as did I for the price. Good start I found makes baby stink and I dont just mean the poop.
2006-11-05 22:38:18 · answer #6 · answered by Brandi D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best thing u can do for yourself and your baby is breastfeed! But I have heard that Enfamil Lipil Gentlelease is good, its already half way broken down so its easy for baby to digest
2006-11-05 22:55:53 · answer #7 · answered by Danielle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctors recommended Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA because it has milk proteins that are more easily digested. After I finished nursing though, I found that my daughter could not tolerate regular formulas because of allergies so she had to have Nutramigen. I'm not going to lecture you about breastfeeding.
2006-11-05 22:39:41 · answer #8 · answered by gspmommy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Enfamil Iron with DHA and ARA it's the most recognized and has a good rep it aslo includes ingredients that boost brain power ut remember if u can breast is best
2006-11-05 22:37:28 · answer #9 · answered by do you know me? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
breast milk is definitely best and cheapest. After 3months I began using soymilk in a powder. Powder was cheapest and easily mixed. The soy was easiest on babies stomach if you are worried about milk allergies.
2006-11-05 22:40:04 · answer #10 · answered by supermom 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
at the hospital they use the one with A+ in the name i never used it so i don't know but from what i hear it hard on the baby to keep changing so maybe stick with that?
2006-11-05 23:14:06 · answer #11 · answered by momma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋