https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:19:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-2161632 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 07:39:35 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2161632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: We used the generic version of Similac Sensitive. Our pediatrician told us the rules around formula are so strict that the generic is really nearly identical to the name brand. We would just get whichever was on sale or whichever was at the store we happened to be at - Target, Walmart, and CVS all have generic versions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-2160694 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:47:49 +0000 MamaG 2160694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were a Similac family for DD1, DD2 just moved to Gerber after having been through Target Up and Up (Similac), Similac and Enfamil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-2160691 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:45:52 +0000 BeachMama 2160691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They used Similac in the hospital but we are using Enfamil at home. I felt that Similac made him more gassy. Now I'm thinking of trying Gerber to see if it helps w his tummy and constipation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-2160596 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:54:42 +0000 BabyTsMom 2160596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ended up using Similac Total Comfort, after trying Enfamil (can't remember which one). It's not as common as the others, though, so some stores don't always have it. My LO did/does great w it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-2160539 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:09:24 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2160539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used sams club brand! No issues and much cheaper </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-2160431 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 06:42:00 +0000 nana87 2160431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When we needed to start supplementing my LC recommended Enfamil so that's what we always used. She always drank anything-- powder, ready to feed, the normal or gentle version, ppl us breastmilk, and now wcm. She also didn't care if it was warmed, room temp, or cold. Basically my baby just likes milk no matter what :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-2160276 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 21:27:50 +0000 Mamasig 2160276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: I used similac sensitive for both my boys. I get it at sams. I also recommend signing up on their website because you get coupons and rebate checks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-2160247 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 20:53:55 +0000 jhd 2160247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: we used enfamil. LO never had any issues with it so I didn't want to mess with a good thing!<br /> ETA I usually bought it at target when they had offers like $10 gift card when you buy 2 or from sams. At target I could also use enfamil coupons that I got via mail or email. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-2160127 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:31:51 +0000 chopstixwife 2160127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used kirkland for 1 and 2 and that saved us a ton of money. That money saved was spent on #3. He was on Enfamil Gentlease. Everything (regular enfamil, similac, kirkland) else gave him diarrhea and/or increase spit up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-2160112 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:02:20 +0000 dc yoga bee 2160112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bump. I'm 90% sure I'm going to formula feed once I go back to work, and am trying to decide which to start with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1513139 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:33:06 +0000 Pepper 1513139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Enfamil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1513110 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:08:49 +0000 wonderstruck 1513110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Neither, we used Gerber - Soothe worked best in the beginning, then we moved to Gentle. Enfamil and Similac both gave us issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1512920 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:04:06 +0000 googly-eyes 1512920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gerber good start!</p> <p>We tried both enfamil and similac and neither sat well with dd's stomach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1512831 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:11:14 +0000 tysonja 1512831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we like Enfamil for both our boys.</p> <p>we switched to similac once but it didn't agree with him.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1512499 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:30:33 +0000 MrsH 1512499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Enfamil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1512489 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:28:35 +0000 luckypenny 1512489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: luckily insurance is covering mine so $$ isn't a concern :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1512433 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:08:48 +0000 purrpletulips 1512433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With DD we started with Similac because that is what my OB had samples of; we ended up supplementing because my pumping couldn't keep up with her needs and switched to Enfamil because my sister could get it for free from the doctor's office she worked at. With DS we just used Enfamil because my of my sister (and my OB also had samples). I asked the hospital for the Enfamil because I knew that is what we'd use (they rotate giving out Similac and Enfamil for half a year each but always have both on hand). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1511916 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:59:34 +0000 blackbird 1511916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used Similac at first and then switched to the Sam's Club knock off version. Formula has barely put a dent in our finances. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1511904 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:55:40 +0000 daniellemybelle 1511904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started with Similac Sensitive &amp; then went to Enfamil Gentlease because I (incorrectly) thought they were similar. Similac Sensitive is lactose free, and Enfamil Gentlease has the dairy proteins broken down. She didn't do well on Enfamil so we went back to Similac Sensitive, and eventually switched to Similac Total Comfort. Total Comfort is Similac's version of Gentlease.</p> <p>I am sort of brand loyal to Similac just because that's what we started with &amp; our one brief switch didn't go that well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1511808 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:34:45 +0000 swurlygurl 1511808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted Enfamil, because we used those samples for 2-3 months, but after that we used Costco brand. SO MUCH CHEAPER!<br /> My ped told me that Enfamil sold Kirkland their research, so the formulas are almost identical. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1511795 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:32:17 +0000 Charm54 1511795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use nestle goodstart....the concentrate liquid , and also some ready to feed when we are travelling/out and about </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1511736 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:16:04 +0000 kjpugs 1511736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ha. We started with Similac Advance / Similac for Supplementation. Started buying the generic (CVS/Target/Walmart) for Similac Advance. Switched to Similac for Spit Up per ped. 2nd time I just bought the generic of Enfamil A/R (both are added rice formulas for spit-up.) No difference. Not much change in LO's symptoms so we switched to Similac Total Comfort (did not find a generic.) No change. Tried Similac Alimentum for dairy sensitivity. No change. Got LO on Zantac and tried Enfamil something or other (I think gentlease) but generic, but it seemed to be too much like the Alimentum. Back to A/R generic, but it seemed to bother her still, so we switched to generic of Similac Sensitive. So far, so good with that one.</p> <p>Don't rule out generics!!!! AND- ask your ped for samples. We almost always start out that way when making changes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1511725 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:13:54 +0000 loveisstrange 1511725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used Gerber Good Start from the start. Never had any issues with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1511719 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:12:06 +0000 Caly 1511719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Enfamil since that's what the NICU used &amp; we've stuck with it. We've been using Gentle Ease. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1511712 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:10:48 +0000 bunnylove08 1511712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>enfamil that was what we were given in the hospital </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1511691 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:05:22 +0000 swedishfish 1511691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used Similac from the beginning and R is now on Similac's Alimentum. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1511672 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:01:23 +0000 Smurfette 1511672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used Similac Sensitive from the beginning since R has reflux, got gas super easily, and spit up all the time. I was BF but we used formula cause I hated wasting BM (and pumping) when trying to get her to take a bottle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-vs-enfamil#post-1511665 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:58:53 +0000 luckypenny 1511665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In prepping for LO #2 to get here we wanted to make sure we have ready to feed formula on hand. With DD we used Similac Advance because that was what the hospital had but she had a lot of spit up issues and we never gave switching formula a chance. So I'm thinking maybe we will give Enfamil a try this time? </p> <p>What did you use if you formula fed or supplemented? </p>