Which Formula to use?

Question

Ok I know i have been mean to formula feeding moms out there in the past and I am sorry because I didnt realise that sometimes it is too painful to go on anymore.
But Illyana has been biting me and I really do not feel I can feed anymore.
What is the best brand of formula to use.
I am aware most of you will attack me but i do not care as long as you can give an answer in the same question

I swear It wasnt me doing the thumbs down, I asked because I was desperate and I said I was willing to take the criticism.

I swear It wasnt me doing the thumbs down, I asked because I was desperate and I said I was willing to take the criticism.

Thank you For your help and being mature enough to understand that this is more for my daughter than me

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Answer 1

If she doesn't seem to have any sensitivity to foods or to formula I would suggest using walmart's parents choice brand. It is about half the cost of other brands, and has worked great for us. It does require a little more shaking to mix though.
If you want to use a 'name brand' I would suggest really any brand. They are all very similar, and aside from the smell that you'll have to deal with, I don't notice much difference. I have heard, though, that the dha and ara supplements aren't really as beneficial as the companies lead us to believe.

As a side note, you can always choose to pump, but if you're asking about formula, you've already made up your mind. Think of it this way: it is better for babies to have happy moms and drink formula, than have stressed moms and drink breast milk.

Good luck.

EDIT: Don't let them shake you. They sound like they just need something exciting to do in their lives. Have you ladies ever thought of joining some activist group that you feel passionately about? You sound like you would be great help there.

Answer 2

I use the store brand soy-soy is just a personal preference. Any of the formulas are trial an error. Some babies are more sensitive than others. Buy a small can to start and see how your little one does. If it works then buy more, if it doesn't then try another one. But no matter which you choose its best to mix the formula with breastmilk for about a week to get them used to it.

Answer 3

Whatever formula works best. Every baby is different and will react differently to every formula. But, I use Similac Advance and it works well for Ava. If your looking for an easy to digest formula Ava was on Similac Alimentum and it is a hypoallergenic formula/easy to digest.

Answer 4

Biting usually does not continue. And it's normally associated with teething. I would stick it out if I were you. This stage passes quickly. All you have to do is take her off the breast when she bites, say no, and then resume breastfeeding after a few minutes. She'll get the idea in no time.

Answer 5

I agree with Ms. Rahi.
Karma is a bi***. To answer the question I'd use Enfamil or Good Start.

Answer 6

The hospital my son was born at had Enfamil with Lipil available in the nursery...My son was on that for a few months, it didn't agree with his stomach a lot of the time and he spit up a lot. So we switched him to Similac Advanced and he seems to be doing fine on that. Speak with your daughter's pediatrician and find out which brand they recommend for her. All formula is essentially the same, they all are put to the same standards for quality and ingredients...the FDA wouldn't let a substandard brand be available for purchase for infant consumption.

By the way...good for you for acknowledging that formula feeding mothers aren't all useless and unfit. Took you long enough.

Answer 7

I am stunned. I don't know what to say.

You have hurt a lot of people. There is one person here who has had her account deleted because of your behavior and your impersonations. Are you going to behave yourself? Are you going to stop harassing others?

As a side note, many of us have become friends on here via the insanity.

I am sad for you. I think you have a lot of learning to do and it's going to be hard because you are not open to new ideas as yet. You need to mature and grow. You need to start now because you HAVE a child. A beautiful child that needs guidance and needs a positive example- FROM YOU.

That said, I would ask your pediatrician. I don't even know or remember how to prepare formula. Try and continue to breastfeed though. You can use Motrin for teething now that she is 6 months old and that will help a lot. It lasts for 8 hours and when the pain is awful, administer every 6 and it's still safe.

Answer 8

Supermom can't take some biting?? Uh..oh.. that's selfish! (your own words for weeks).

Are you on meds already?

Anyway, you have the answer to this question. I remember one of your old questions, you said you were feeding formula to Illyana at night, then, use the same one.

You're funny, using (trying actually) reverse psychology now lol.

Answer 9

Mean doesn't cover it, you were a total ******. Hopefully you have learned your lesson about judging others & hopefully grown up a bit. Expecting #2 huh? Good lord. Similac or Enfamil are both good to answer your question.

Answer 10

I'm 12 and my mom gave me Enfamil formula and I remember loving it. It was really good and since I started with that, I am very strong and healthy!!

Answer 11

You CAN keep breastfeeding. Babies at 6 months old start to understand "No" so you can pull her off the breast, make eye contact and say, firmly, "No." and then let her eat again. Each time she bites do that, and soon she will learn not to bite anymore.
I'm starting my girl on Similac for fussy and gassy babies but she's only had it once or twice so I can't answer the formula part.