https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:51:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/generic-formula#post-370005 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:49:05 +0000 polkadots 370005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we used the UP &amp; UP too. (started at 5 months)<br /> honestly, we just started with the cheapest and we thought if it wasn't working for her we'd try the next price up. She did great with the UP&amp;UP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/generic-formula#post-370001 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:48:14 +0000 heffalump 370001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried Kirkland, we asked the doctor first and they said it was fine. But it was really thick and made lo's constipation even worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/generic-formula#post-369994 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:46:16 +0000 Crisark 369994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you compare all ingredients and find no differences then you are just paying for the name on the name brand. You have to do your research before using a store or generic brand but don't just pay for the name if you don't need to.<br /> I've done this twice with my LO's and will do it with my third. Research is key. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/generic-formula#post-369936 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:32:44 +0000 phdmommy 369936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked my ped and she was totally fine with it. A lot of times the store brands are made by the same company. You can compare ingredients and nutritional content to, but like @Honeybee said not all babies tolerate formula the same. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/generic-formula#post-369760 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:27:05 +0000 MamaMoose 369760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did a newborn care class with our ped (I'm still preg) and he was adamantly opposed to store brand formula. He said that there is just not enough research to back how "comparable" they really are. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/generic-formula#post-369733 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:21:43 +0000 Bao 369733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My baby is not formula fed, but those store brands are so comparable its definitely worth a try! I hear Wal-Mart, Sam's club or Costco also have good brands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/generic-formula#post-369724 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:19:19 +0000 Honeybee 369724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MerryC: We had the same issues with the Kirkland brand! We ended up switching to Enfamil Soy, after that.</p> <p>I think it's worth it to try it out, but not all babies tolerate formulas the same, so you may or may not be able to switch in the long-term. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/generic-formula#post-369722 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:18:52 +0000 meredithNYC 369722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@phdmommy: Oh, wow! And I thought our formula was expensive. Glad to hear you are having good luck w/ Wal-Mart brand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/generic-formula#post-369705 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:15:59 +0000 phdmommy 369705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used to buy the organic Simelac at target for $30 for 23 oz. Ouch! I found that Walmart's brand "Parent's Choice" sales 23 oz container of ORGANIC formula for $15!! I ordered a 4 pack, and haven't looked back :) My gal is actually spitting up less since we switched her and it didn't seem to phase her otherwise. I'm def ok with saving money where we can. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/generic-formula#post-369658 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:59:47 +0000 twinmama 369658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We tried Kirkland, the Costco store brand, which is comparable to the Similac we'd been using (and looks very similar). At half the price it was worth trying, but made our kids spit up a ton. We decided to go back to the Similac since it'sour kids nutrition, and is only like 50 cents a bottle anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/generic-formula#post-369618 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:52:10 +0000 meredithNYC 369618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I went to Target today to stock up on formula for my LO. She's on Enfamil Premium for infants and a 2-pack (35 ounces total) costs $39.99. Then I saw their generic "Up &amp; Up" brand, which says it's comparable to Enfamil. It was $22.00 for 40 ounces! Can't believe I never noticed this before, though to be fair, I don't usually make it to Target, living in the city and all. Typically I buy from neighborhood stores that only carry the name brands.</p> <p>I went ahead and bought a container and figured we would try it out since the potential for saving lots of money is pretty big. Have any of you used this brand? I was so proud of myself, but I'll admit a teensy part of me felt guilty for going the cheap option for my baby. Please tell me I'm crazy (I'm sure that I am). </p>