https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:42:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formula#post-452523 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:24:37 +0000 purrpletulips 452523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With DD we supplemented with Similac right after she was born then switched to Enfamil when we had to supplement as she got older. We didn't have a problem but that could have been due to a length of time where she wasn't getting any formula in-between. You will probably be OK as long as you don't constantly switch back and forth between brands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formula#post-450368 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:54:03 +0000 hummusgirl 450368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used Similac in the hospital, then the pediatrician gave us Enfamil, then we switched to Similac Sensitive, then Similac Organic which gave LO constipation, so then we went back to the Sensitive which we're currently using. All that to say, for us, switching wasn't a problem (especially since he was on about half breast milk when we did most of the switching). </p> <p>One reason I like Similac is that all of their containers are BPA-free, and I'm not sure that's the case with every brand (as if we needed one more thing to worry about!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formula#post-450358 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:43:42 +0000 mediagirl 450358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ohgeez. I was going to say use your samples. We did that when supplementing for our daughter. She didn't seem to mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formula#post-450341 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:13:03 +0000 heffalump 450341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree, if things are going good stick with it. We tried costco after talking to the doctor about it and had to stop pretty quickly, it's pretty thick and made her constipated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formula#post-450332 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:00:50 +0000 mrsmate 450332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, avoid switching formulas. If you must, do it gradually. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formula#post-450306 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:42:26 +0000 Andrea 450306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would stick to the same one if you've had no issues with it. Switching around can upset their tummies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formula#post-450305 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:39:35 +0000 wheres_c 450305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far, LO has been doing a great job breastfeeding but Im still needing to supplement with Formula.<br /> He was fed enfamil newborn at the hospital, and has been taking the breast and then the enfamil newborn as needed.<br /> We are now out of our first can. We have several other brands that came free in the mail. Should i switch and use the free stuff or buy another can of enfamil.</p> <p>Are there any pros/cons to switching?<br /> What about costco formula? Any experience with this?<br /> Ideally we are hoping my supply increases so he can be EBF but in the meantime we need to make sure he gets enough nutrition.</p> <p>Thanks. </p>