https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 13:21:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1279964 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:05:24 +0000 LuLu Mom 1279964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask, they have closets full of it...no cost to them ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1279955 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:02:19 +0000 kjpugs 1279955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: I LOL'd at our appt yest- the nurse asked what formula we used and what LO liked then asked if we wanted samples. Gave us ALL THIS! Two powder, two jugs liquid, and a ton of the individual 2 ounce tubes. I didn't even have to ask. It was so heavy the bag broke in our driveway! Wish you were here I would share! </p> [attach=2870/13/mxrbfx.450x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1270563 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 20:58:03 +0000 Ra 1270563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: The powder gave my LO gas when I shook it too hard like @sorrycharlie suggested. I bought the Dr. Brown's Formula Pitcher and it prevents any bubbles in the bottle. It made a huge difference!</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-Formula-Mixing-Pitcher/dp/B0010L98DI" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-Formula-Mixing-Pitcher/dp/B0010L98DI</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1270505 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 20:20:49 +0000 Kimberlybee 1270505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: That's great that you asked! They get it for free so it can't hurt to ask. What brand is it? We buy the ready feed Similac Advanced from Sam's Club and they take manufacturer's coupon too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1270447 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:41:01 +0000 sorrycharlie 1270447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: I've heard the powder can make them gassy if you shake it too much because of the additional air? but, I could be TOTALLY wrong! so maybe try swirling or mixing with a ...idk. a stirrer? lol. just trying to help but looking like an idiot ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1270427 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:29:56 +0000 daniellemybelle 1270427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! I asked at the front desk &amp; got two bottles! I might try to transition her to the powder after this. I thought the powder gave her gas but I think it's my breastmilk, actually (we combo feed). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268793 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 10:01:35 +0000 kjpugs 1268793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can always ask (and I'd ask the nurse) and if you feel more comfortable, you can say "Did you have any more samples of the ready-to-eat XXX kind of formula? I haven't been able to find that kind in our grocery store and that's what LO prefers." Then at least you have a (little white lie) reason to ask for it! I plan to ask for more formula samples at our appt Thurs- I have no shame!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268783 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 09:57:47 +0000 mrsjyw 1268783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268777 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 09:54:37 +0000 erwoo 1268777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't ask unless they offer it. But that's just me. I know we can afford it so I would feel too embarrassed to ask. But I would find a way to wean him off RTF b/c it would be quite costly in the long run and less convenient to bring when you go out. Try mixing in formula really slowly and hopefully he'll forget all about the RTF. Both of my boys like warm milk versus room temp so that helped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268739 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 09:37:49 +0000 lawbee11 1268739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @blackbird. A year of the ready to feed formula is going to be ridiculously expensive. I probably wouldn't ask for more and would try my best to get my LO to just take powdered. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268720 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 09:29:05 +0000 autumnlove 1268720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I probably wouldn't ask again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268719 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 09:27:08 +0000 swurlygurl 1268719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I probably wouldn't, but that's because I'm really shy and awkward, haha. We started supplementing at 4 weeks, and I didn't have to buy formula until DD was almost 3 months though, because our nurses were REALLY good about shoving samples down our throats, thank goodness!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268668 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 09:05:49 +0000 blackbird 1268668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would try to get LO to take the powdered kind. the ready to eat kind is SUPER EXPENSIVE and once they're onto more than 2 oz, kind of moot anyways </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268643 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 08:42:19 +0000 buffalove 1268643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I FF and I asked at every appt. The nurses would just forget to offer sometimes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268607 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 08:16:25 +0000 MsLipGloss 1268607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't ask again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268595 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 07:56:55 +0000 Smurfette 1268595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268591 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 07:53:12 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1268591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268569 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 07:14:16 +0000 looch 1268569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, it isn't tacky and I would certainly do it myself, but this is partly why the price is so high. Someone is paying for those samples! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268487 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 01:11:57 +0000 MrsLilybugg 1268487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ask!!! Not tacky at all :) and like others have said- they get it free!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268484 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 01:08:05 +0000 daniellemybelle 1268484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Y'all sure? They haven't offered since that first time... I feel weird asking! But I do know that they get it for free &amp; they do seem to have a ton! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268456 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 23:59:26 +0000 fancyfunction 1268456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely take it if they're offering! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268449 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 23:42:25 +0000 brownie 1268449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When we were on specialty toddler milk (for MSPI) I got all sorts of free samples and coupons. It isn't like you aren't paying for any of it. AND they have to get rid of it before it expires or they end up throwing a lot away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268448 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 23:41:26 +0000 Aimed 1268448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go for it - they absolutely get them for free and are usually happy to hand them out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268444 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 23:36:55 +0000 Boheme 1268444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pretty sure they get it free from the manufacturer, so I wouldn't worry about it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-tacky#post-1268442 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 23:33:45 +0000 daniellemybelle 1268442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My pediatrician offered us formula samples at one of our early visits since we had to supplement. Turns out LO prefers the ready to feed formula which is expensive! Last time we were there, I asked for more and he gave us three full sized bottles. We are going back today - is it really tacky to ask again? </p>