Ok when I was in the hospital they had my baby on Enfamil Lipil and then I went to W.I.C. and they changed her formula to Goodstart Supreme cause it's a cheaper brand for them. So I now have her started on that. Today my friend dropped off a box full of Enfamil Lipil formula and I was wondering if I could switch back to that formula and when she run's out switch her back to the Goodstart without a problem???
2007-01-10 07:31:18 · 15 answers · asked by mommyinneedofhelp 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It will depend on your baby and her tummy also how long she has been on the goodstart, she may have trouble with the switch not only from her tummy but she may not like the way that it tastes compared to what she is used to. if the texture of the formula is very similar than it might not be that big of a problem to switch just watch her for a couple of bottles but if the texture is different like fine powder to a thicker it may not mix or settle in her tummy as well but free formula is worth taking a chance if your willing if she doesnt like it its not your money you would throw out so take a chance or pass it on just think of how she has been with spitting up and bowel movements before trying and monitor after switch if bad then discontinue the new and go back to the old otherwise you should be fine
2007-01-10 07:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by sexy b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the baby actually. My daughter switched fine (we started her on Similac Advance and then WIC changed her too, but we had boxes of the other stuff!) and she was fine. My friend always bought a generic wal mart brand after WIC would run out every month too and he was always fine. BUT my sister's daughter had to stay on ONE formula. She had to have a doctor's order for WIC to give her that one. She tried the normal stuff, but she threw it up. It wasn't a soy formula she needed either, just one brand only.
2007-01-10 07:53:22 · answer #2 · answered by angie_laffin927 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can if you want to but its not recommened to do it cuz it would upset baby's tummy. i would say use the formula you get from WIC until you run out and in an emergency situation than use the enfamil as a back up.
2007-01-10 07:49:23 · answer #3 · answered by ashez 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I switched all the time. I found out pretty much all formula is made at 3 or 4 factories and is shipped out to different companies for labeling.
It does depend on your kid - if he/she vomits a lot or has had trouble digesting formula, I'd be careful with it.
2007-01-10 07:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by harrisnish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of people say you can't but it won't do the child any harm. The same happened with me and now that I am not on wic, I changed my babies formula with the sales. I do however always get the same ( DHA and ARA) types. It won't hurt the baby, like I said my baby was on two different formulas and breastmilk the first four months of life and she is still alive!
2007-01-10 07:41:24 · answer #5 · answered by Vanessa H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh yes!!! i had to switch like 12 times!!
the enfamil had too much iron, and my son took good start really well, but wic doesnt offer that kind. i put him on enfamil gentlease... its almost the same as goodstart!!
good luck wirth that one!! its sooo frustrating, i know!
2007-01-10 07:48:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your baby's doctor but it is not a good idea to switch formula frequently it can cause stomach problems which can lead to other illnesses.
2007-01-10 07:39:33 · answer #7 · answered by kalbri3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I switch around all the time depending on waht's on sale and I use store-brand/generic sometimes too.
2007-01-10 09:12:34 · answer #8 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can but i think they will get constipated from the switch. I wouldn't switch all the time if your baby has acid reflux or any othe rproblems.
2007-01-11 07:20:16 · answer #9 · answered by dolphin26 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could switch, just make sure you do it slowly, and make the transition between formula's easy on her tummy.
2007-01-10 07:42:45 · answer #10 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋