So we are about to switch to our third type of formula. We started with Similac from the hospital, then we moved to Nestle good start, and now we are on to Enfamil. We are not to sure the signs to look for that its a good formula.
The nestle good start seems to be working for him sleeping the nights, but he has really bad smelling farts and poops. I swear its worst than the similac, but I think its better as its not as thick as the similac, seems more like breast milk. Keep in mind we only give him 1 bottle every night, which is half breast milk, half formulas. We want him on as much breast milk as possible.
But now my fiancee wants to try the enfamil, see if thats better. Prices do vary quite a bit, the good start is the most expensive, and the enfamil is the cheapest. So Im wondering if anyone out there thinks one brand is really good vs another, or if there is really that much of a difference. Keep in mind our son is turning 3 months old tomorrow, so he is still only on the ready made stuff, we cant use the powder yet. Thanks for your help!
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I wouldn't suggest switching formulas constantly it's not very good for the digestive system. I think the gas thing could just be from the formula because his system isn't really used to it and it's harsher and heavier than breast milk. I used similac with my first son because that's what my mom used when I was a baby!!
ReplyDeleteI agree, don't switch too often or at the very least give it a while before doing so. It's really hard on their little tummys when they are getting something new all the time. I used Good Start for my daughter and didn't have any problems with it...we used it because it was closets to breast milk, even though it was more expensive. If you aren't giving formula very often it's ok to spend a bit more if it's better for them. Anyway maybe just try for a bit longer to see if his system adjusts to it...maybe that's why his backside is so smelly! ;)
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