Is it ok to use a different kind of formula?

Question

I usually use enfamil lipil. I ran out of that today but i have 2 samples of similac advance? is it ok to use the similac until i get more enfamil? My daughter is 5 months.

Answer 1

Don't listen to the scaremongers. A brief and temporary change of formula in an emergency situation is far better than loading a hungry screaming baby in a car, waiting in line while other shoppers give you dirty looks, and by the time it's all over being more than an hour behind her feeding schedule. If your baby is very sensitive, it may cause her some fussiness or gassiness, but it won't cause her any permanant harm. I wouldn't recommend frequently switching back and forth between formulas, but one feeding is not a big deal. (Also, keep one unopened can of your usual in inventory at all times!)

Answer 2

There probably won't be a problem. But some babies are really sensitive to what kind of formula they consume. The recomended method would be to gradually switch formulas. But you just want to use the Similac for a quick fix till you get more enfamil so I don't think there would be a problem with it. She might get a little runny poo or a bit of indigestion from the change, but nothing that will cause her great harm.

Answer 3

yes you can, but your little one might not do too great with the change. they both have exact same ingredients as long as they are cows milk based. which enfamil lipil and similac advanced are in fact. Baby might be more gassy or might not like the taste

Answer 4

Yes it is fine. My son get's simalac at daycare and I use a Target version at home. I was using Enfamil as well until I saw that Target's formula is 1/2 the price and has all the same stuff in it! If you have a Target in the area, check it out.

Answer 5

Does your child have an allergies? if no I would attempt it. if yes I would pass. although I have 2 kids and with my first age 5 now I would never switch formulas or get off brands, but when I had my now 1 year old I did both and felt like an idiot for spending double the price for a name. I hope this helps
P.S. you may want to call your child's doctor or primary care center and they should have sound advice for you based on your child medical history

Answer 6

YES, YES, YES, dont listen to them other people. My child's nutritionist and btw my son is 4 months, she told me that a baby in the first year can change formula's more than 100 times. Of course that probably wont happen, but she was just giving me an example. Yes it is perfectly safe. If you are still skeptical call your Pediatrician.
I have actually done it plenty of times.

Answer 7

since she is five months and it's only this one time maybe she might have a little more vomit or her stool might be a little more runny it's beneficial to a baby to be continuously on the same formula but her stomach and digestion system should be strong enough @ five months to handle just a TEMPORARY switch good luck!

Answer 8

It is better to stick with the same formula because some others could upset the baby's stomach. It won't do any damage if it is temporary, but get the regular right away.

Answer 9

I'd be very wary of changing formulas. Only because you don't know how it will affect baby. And for me, it kills when my daughter cries out because she is gassy or uncomfortable or whatever.
If I absolutely could not go out and get her regular formula, I might go ahead and use it for one bottle ... but other than that, I'd go out or get someone to get me her regular formula.

Answer 10

I would think so. I would change my childs formula all the time to get cheaper, store brand formula cause we are tight with money and it never affected her..I actually started giving her reg. milk at 10 months.....just depends on your baby.