Need recommendations for formula - going to supplement....

Kirsty - posted on 02/27/2010

I have just started doing this and i bought 4 small ready made cartons of Aptamil because it got really good reviews on most websites. My daughter has had it twice now, she screwed her face up the first time but the second time she gulped the lot down. She's even been sleeping a little bit better *touch wood*

Jennifer - posted on 02/26/2010

You can also supplement with donated breastmilk. See:
http://www.hmbana.org/
http://milkshare.birthingforlife.com/con...
http://www.nationalmilkbank.org/
http://www.mmbnt.org/
Or even, in small amounts, starting at six months (which is soon), cow's milk:
http://www.nbci.ca/index.php?option=com_...
recipes for homemade formula:
http://www.westonaprice.org/Recipes-for-...

Donna - posted on 02/25/2010

my first pregnancy i had twins and found it easier to formula feed, they started out on enfamil, which made them so cranky and uncomfortable, then when we moved to PA they got switched to simalac. The girls seemed less cranky and had an easier time burping, But really it all depends on the baby.

Alisha - posted on 02/25/2010

Enfamil Premium

Jennifer - posted on 02/24/2010

It's never a good idea to water formula down it can cause malnutrition. Ask your pediatrician. The constipation is probably the iron in it.

Bridget - posted on 02/24/2010

Try parent's choice it is the same as name brand stuff but at 1/2 the cost.

Tiffany - posted on 02/24/2010

You'll probably have to try different ones to find one your baby likes/can handle. I started my daughter on Enfamil A+ but it made her too sick, so I use Good Start..which she still spits up on and gets constipated a abit (I water her formula down every few bottles)..but I'm too scared to change it on her!

Jennifer - posted on 02/23/2010

I have heard that the store brands are just as good as the name brands and that it's an individual decision.

Stephanie - posted on 02/23/2010

Enfimil Lipil is what our nutritionist told us to use on our son now going on 5mos..

Mandy - posted on 02/23/2010

we use similac advance early shield he seems to take that ok! just a suggestion :)

Tammie - posted on 02/23/2010

its a trial and error unfortuantly. my son was on karicare gold because thats what the hospital used at the time and i figure he was good on it. but when my milk finally dried up and i went full time karicare he got constipated. so i changed to s26 gold. he apprears to be better now. so go with what suits them. also i fould since s26 has more water to formula ratio its better. but when you give formula try to encourage some water on its own to prevent consitpation.

Sharon - posted on 02/23/2010

I tried Nan, but it upset my little guys tummy so I tried S26 and he's had no worries iwth that one.

Jackie - posted on 02/22/2010

I use Enfamil Premium. Don't worry if you have to supplement. I did and it took away a lot of stress for me. I found that because I was less stressed I actually had better milk flow and breastfeeding got easier. So I rarely have to use the formula.

Amanda - posted on 02/22/2010

I've always used Good Start with Omegas. It's always worked wonderfully for me, and it's easy of babes sensitive belly.

Taryn - posted on 02/22/2010

when i was at the hospital and had to give my baby formula they gave me NAN pro stage one, so now that is what i give him to supplement, i tried a few others and NAN was the only one he would take.

Katey - posted on 02/21/2010

Have you checked the Breastfeeding boards? They may be able to give you some support. Were you asked by your doctor to supplement?