I know breastfeeding is best!!!but some of us can't.What is the best formula?

My daughter is 3 months and has been on similac sensitive but I changed due to constipation.I was going to try the new carnation good start is it any good?are all formulas the same?

I know breastfeeding is best!!!but some of us can't.What is the best formula?
not all formulas are the same they can be quite different if your baby is constipated u may want to try a low iron formula since iron is known to cause constipation but try to make any swiches to another formula gradually since it may upset babys stomach
Reply:Please do not take advise from anyone giving cow's milk to a child! Cow's milk is not supposed to be introduced until after their first birthday.



If you can't breastfeed or pump to provide breastmilk, then as I understand it (mom-to-be in one month!), you should look for formulas with DHA and Lipil. Unfortunately, there is no formula that comes even close to having all the nutrients of breastmilk (not even cow's milk, which is very hard for babies to digest), but the DHA and Lipil help with brain and sensory development.



I plan to use Enfamil if/when I need to supplement.



Good luck to you!
Reply:Whatever works for your baby. Some are very sensitive and can't digest any formulas but all you can do is try. With my youngest son I tried similac, isomil (which is suppose to be best for sensitive tummies) and carnation goodstart, all failed and by 8 months he was off formula and drinking pediasure (yes i did run it by his Dr first) and 2% milk (couldn't handle whole). My oldest son did ok on Walmarts brand of formula but even he ended up having to be on 2% milk early because he just couldn't do the formula. So I would talk to the Dr about making a switch and give it 2 wks atleast to see if it helps. Each baby is just so different that what works for one won't work for the other. I know my stepbrother could only take goats milk and that was it but that is rare.
Reply:all are basically the same, but some babies tolerate formula better than others. Good starts was fine for my firstborn , my new baby is on enfamil and breast milk.
Reply:not all formulas are the same. my daughter was on Similac..and now she is on Enfamil, which I personally think is better. but in all reality, it just depends on what is best for your daughter. Look into the different brands and try some different ones out. I think we tried 3 or 4 different kinds before we found the one that was best for her. Good luck.
Reply:You just have to try them out all babies bellys are different.. you have to find whats right for baby. thats what happened with me ...i had to switch a few times to.
Reply:My son had to go to Carnation Goodstart because of bloody stools and severe allergy to cows milk and all other formulas (Enfamil Soy, regular and Nutramagin) Nestle Good Start (we used the orange can) worked miracles for us. I was always standoffish about the formula for a long time, then my local pharmacist suggested I try it. Beware though it turns the poopy army green so dont be alarmed when it changes color from the normal yellow.



Good Luck
Reply:You should check with your pediatrician, or course, but my grand daughter has always had Nestle Good Start Soy Formula because she was sensitive to milk products at first. She now eats cheese and many othe milk bii-products but we still use the same Soy formula. It's what she's used to. It works. And you don't mess around with that.
Reply:Find out what your doctor recommends, Every baby is different. I used generic with my second child, my third baby couldn't tolerate the generic. All formulas are closely regulated by the FDA, so generic is a safe choice. (and the generic mixed up with less lumps)
Reply:Well all formulas are not the same. It really depends on why your daughter was on the sensitive formula to begin with. If she has allergies to certain formulas sometimes trial and error is the only way to find out for sure. I suggest that you buy one can at a time of the brand/type that you would like to try, that way if she has any reaction you haven't spent a lot of money on a supply of something that you end up not being able to use. If she has any reaction, you'll know to try something else.

My SIL gives her son Goodstart Soy because he was allergic to everything else. I tried regular Enfamil and my son didn't tolerate it at all - however I tried Enfamil Lipil and he never had any problem with it.
Reply:you should talk to your pedi. she/he will know your baby and formula options best.



i recommend enfamil brand. they have formulas for sensitive babies.
Reply:my pediatrician said dont try too much brand.

coz they're not same.

you better ask your doc.
Reply:I used Isomil for my son he had alot of gas and spit up with other formulas i never tried good start so i can't comment on that one.