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There are many brands of Infant formula...
Name Brands such as Enfamil, Gerber, and Similac which can be VERY expensive,
or Store Brands such as Babies R Us, Target Up&Up or Walmart's Parent's Choice. They are all nutritionally equal regardless of the name of the brand. The biggest difference is the cost.
Name Brand infant formula can cost $30 a can, and you can get coupons from the manufacturer, but they are usually only $4 or $5 off. The Store Brands can be as inexpensive as $12 a can, no coupon needed. How can Store Brands cost so much less? It's because of the marketing overhead. Name Brands give free samples to hospitals and doctor's offices, and someone has to pay for that, so they pass it on to the consumer.
Bottom line is, talk to your pediatrician, Breast feed if you can, be cause breast milk is absolutely best for baby, and if not, consider Store Brands as they will save you up to 50% off of Name Brands so you can buy other things you need for baby.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere are many brands of Infant formula...
Name Brands such as Enfamil, Gerber, and Similac which can be VERY expensive,
or Store Brands such as Babies R Us, Target Up&Up or Walmart's Parent's Choice. They are all nutritionally equal regardless of the name of the brand. The biggest difference is the cost.
Name Brand infant formula can cost $30 a can, and you can get coupons from the manufacturer, but they are usually only $4 or $5 off. The Store Brands can be as inexpensive as $12 a can, no coupon needed. How can Store Brands cost so much less? It's because of the marketing overhead. Name Brands give free samples to hospitals and doctor's offices, and someone has to pay for that, so they pass it on to the consumer.
Bottom line is, talk to your pediatrician, Breast feed if you can, and if not, consider Store Brands as they will save you up to 50% off of Name Brands so you can buy other things you need for baby.
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What should a mother do if she can not breastfeed?
If a mother can not breastfeed, there are a few options. If you wish to continue with breast milk, you can look into breast milk banks. If you are able to produce breast milk, but can't get baby to latch, you may be able to pump! Check with a lactation nurse! I highly recommend trying to breastfeed, because breast milk is truly best. IF you can not breastfeed, and the other options will not work for you either, you can use infant formula like Parent's Choice from Walmart, Up & Up from Target, and other brands. If you do choose to use formula, keep in mind that using a store brand, over the highly marketed name brands will save you up to 50% off the price of those national brands. The store brands are nutritionally equal to the more expensive brands, thanks to the Infant Formula Act of 1980, all infant formulas must be created nutritionally equal, so you can save money and not worry about your baby getting the nutrients he/she needs.
What will a new born baby eat?
Milk. Preferably from baby's Mom. Infant formula if breast milk is not available.
When does formula go bad?
I'm guessing you mean infant formula (substitute milk). There should be an expiration date on the can.
Can you give goat or pet milk to a two week old infant?
A human infant? No, they do not have the proper enzymes to digest anything other than mother's milk/special formula
What milk based infant formula uses A2 milk?
A2 Platinum is due to be released in China this month and "later in Australasia"
Should you add water to the goats milk?
That depends on your goal. Why are you using goat's milk? If you are using it as infant formula, ask your Doctor.
What is organic sensitivity?
Organic Sensitivity is a brand of infant formula that contains less lactose than other brands.
Is it safe to give an infant Silk soy milk?
Soy milk of any kind or brand is dangerous to infants. You can purchase soy-based baby formula, which contains all the nutrients the infant needs, but not feed pure soy milk.
What is calf milk powder?
Calf milk poweder is for baby cows that, for some reason, can not nurse from there mother. Calf milk powder is the same to a cow as formula is to an infant.
What type of meal did infant Jesus eat?
Infants were fed by their mother's milk - no formula is better for a child.
Why should reduced fat milk or skim milk not be used for preparing an infant's formula feeding?
It is very likely that the growing infant needs the fat in the milk for growing. Using skim or low fat milk could deprive the child of some of the fat needed for best growth.
What is powdered milk?
Calf milk poweder is for baby cows that, for some reason, can not nurse from there mother. Calf milk powder is the same to a cow as formula is to an infant.
