How do you know what formula to put your baby on?

[BlessedTwice]

I was on WIC with both of my 1st two babies, and of course they told me what they needed and supplied the formula, I won't be this time and am wondering how will I know what kind to buy? Will the pediatrician tell me what they need to be on or what? Is there any website that has coupons for Formula?

 

[BlessedTwice]

Anyone? lol

 

[Kim T]

Signing up on websites like Nestle, Similac, Enfamil , Heinz usually means they will send you coupons for formula/baby food. I found that Similac actually sent the most coupons, every couple of months they would send me $10-$20 dollars worth. Unfortunetely my boy would spit up on Similac so i switched to Enfamil (of course THE most expensive formula) and he was absolutly fine.
Also if you sign up on Huggies and Pampers, they send you lots of coupons!

Oh, and the pedeatrician never advised which formula to put Tyler on. I just started out with Similac, then tried Nestle and ended up on Enfamil. Enfamil was the only one that helped with his spit up problem. I wish i had tried Presidents Choice now though as it was only $15 a tin as apposed to $30 for Enfamil. And all formulas are pretty much the same so doesnt really matter which one you choose.

 

[BlessedTwice]

Signing up on websites like Nestle, Similac, Enfamil , Heinz usually means they will send you coupons for formula/baby food. I found that Similac actually sent the most coupons, every couple of months they would send me $10-$20 dollars worth. Unfortunetely my boy would spit up on Similac so i switched to Enfamil (of course THE most expensive formula) and he was absolutly fine.
Also if you sign up on Huggies and Pampers, they send you lots of coupons!

Oh, and the pedeatrician never advised which formula to put Tyler on. I just started out with Similac, then tried Nestle and ended up on Enfamil. Enfamil was the only one that helped with his spit up problem. I wish i had tried Presidents Choice now though as it was only $15 a tin as apposed to $30 for Enfamil. And all formulas are pretty much the same so doesnt really matter which one you choose.

I will have to do that! IT's kind of early right now, but later in my pregnancy definately, thanks!!

 

[iprettii]

I was wondering the same thing about the forumla. I'm a first time "expecting" parent and there are so many brands and such to choose from, how do I know what's best. Even with pampers, I don't know which to get..

 

[Kim T]

All formula is very similar. As long as you pick one specifically designed for newborns then you should be good. And usually that one formula that you choose should be fine until your baby is 12 months old.
My advice... All formulas have to meet a certain standard, so pick a cheaper one to start out and see if your baby is ok on it. Formula is expensive. Try to save money where you can!!

And as for diapers... There isnt a great deal of difference between huggies and pampers. I personally didnt like pampers as the way the little sticky pads keep the diaper on used to drive me insane! But everyone is different.

Sign up on all of the websites (Nestle, Similac, Enfamil, Heinz, Pampers, Huggies)... Most will send you coupons, if not samples in the mail.
I know for sure that huggies and pampers sent samples, so then you can check them out and see which you prefer.

 

[OmarsMum]

When it comes to formula, I think it's trial & error. We tried Quiqose & NAN gold frm Nestle, Semilac & Aptamil (comfort & AR). The only one that suited LO is Aptamil AR. All the others either caused constipation or throwing up.

 

[rainbows_x]

I am using SMA, I was given an unused tin from a friend and just continued to use it

 

[Mynx]

I used Aptamil once I switched from BF when Evie was 2 weeks old. I'd read that it was the closest alternative to breastmilk, and the least likely to cause constipation (SMA always made my first daughter constipated!) so we thought we'd give it a try.
We still use it now, but we've moved to the follow on stuff and Evie has never been constipated. Far from it lol! Her poos have always been like she's still being breastfed
It's all trial and error tho, like the others have said. What suits my baby, may not suit yours. Something to keep in mind