Our third child is expected in Jan. and we're not low income but formula is sooooo expensive now. Are all brands pretty much the same across the board, including store brandds? My other question is how far in advance can you buy formula? If I start buying now and the baby has an allergy to milk can I exchange it for soy?
2006-11-16 02:45:08 · 11 answers · asked by 1973kimberly 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yes and no. They're standards that are set that they all have to reach. But some (usually the pricier ones) exceed those standards.
best advice is to compare labels. Just before I stopped breastfeeding (around 7 months) I was using the enfamil w/iron and lipids. and I compared it with the parents choice (walmart brand) formula w/ iron and lipids, and they were the exact same, to the T. the only difference I found was that the name brand disolved a little better. But that just means that you have to give the generic one an extra shake or two. And that the generic cost AT LEAST 1/2 of what the enfamil did and are available in larger containers than the enfamil.
And my daughter is almost 18 months now, weighs over 30 LBS and is more advanced than most of the other kids thats her age.(not just to brag, I've been told so by her Drs). So I'd say that the generic formula did it's job just fine.
And until you decide which formula your baby will be able to use. I wouldn't buy in advance. Maybe one can, but no more than a month in advance. Otherwise whatever she doesn't use you'll have to toss out or give away(if unopened). All formula has an expiration date. I've attached a link to a site that has alot of info on the subject of formula storage, preperation, etc.
2006-11-16 05:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by lv82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
returns are generally only accepted for 30-90 days. Although most stores if the product is not outdated or opened, you can exchange it.
Yes, while each brand has "selling points" or extra nutrients or bonus' they use to seem better and different, all formulas across the board, even store brands, are regulated by the FDA and the government.
They all must meet the nutrient requirements of newborns and provide them with everything they need to thrive.
So buying a store brand is just as safe as a national brand.
Also, it might be a better idea to go to walmart, buy a gift card, and just recharge it each week with the ammount of a can of formula. The cards are good for years (although with inactivity after the first year they start taking nominal amounts away), and you can just use them to pay for a couple cans of formula once the baby arrives and is settled into a formula that works well.
2006-11-16 02:49:41 · answer #2 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Formula is regulated by the FDA so they are pretty much going to be equal. I breastfed my two children but when they needed formula if we were out and about or I had plans without the kids, I always used the Wal-Mart parents choice brand. Worked well for me! It really depends on the store you plan on buying formula from. I would talk to the service desk and see what their return policy is on formula and make sure you keep the receipts!
2006-11-16 02:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by bctvmanz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most are pretty similiar, just read the nutrient labels on the cans. As long as you don't open the cans (they only store for a month opened) they'll store just fine but I wouldn't buy in advance before you know if baby will actually drink it. Baby doesn't have to be allergic not to like it.
2006-11-16 03:15:11 · answer #4 · answered by chicchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister's pediatrician told her to buy "parent's choice" sold only at walmart. It is about $15 less than similac, etc. Walmart will accept anything in return so I would say yes you can start buying it now and return it if you need to. Have you considered breastfeeding to save $$? That is what I plan on doing.
2006-11-16 02:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by Nova J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 10:09:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there not, read the ingredients and what the pediatrician wants you child to have also remember babies can ahve sever allergys early on.
2006-11-16 02:52:50 · answer #7 · answered by Juleette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All formulas are made to certain standards set by the USDA so they all should be about the same nutritionally speaking.
2006-11-16 02:48:15 · answer #8 · answered by aintgivinup79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most definatively NOT.....all of the mojor brands are similar in forms but they are designed differently for the individual needs and designs of the children they target for
e.g. lactose intolerant , needs of special nutritive values , powdered , liquid...you get the point and also are the pricing concerns sometimes you are only paying for the name when all factors are in balance go for the lower price and enjoy your child
2006-11-16 02:51:25 · answer #9 · answered by Bucky411_hit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get on wic they help just about everyone and they are a life saver otherwise they last a couple years im sure you could return it but id ask to make sure
2006-11-16 02:49:18 · answer #10 · answered by lita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋