https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 03:15:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formulas-always-an-issue#post-2002871 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:34:50 +0000 Rocker2014 2002871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all! I'll find a home for the other kinds of formula and stick with the basic infant formulas for now and see how the transitions go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formulas-always-an-issue#post-2002113 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 09:19:27 +0000 LuLu Mom 2002113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would transition to the Target brand from Enfamil but personally I would give away the different "types" of Enfamil, no need to potentially mess with her system with the different components each type has. The savings wouldn't be worth it to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formulas-always-an-issue#post-2002079 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 09:01:57 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2002079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We never did any kind of transition when we switched and lo never had an issue at all. You could always try and then if it doesnt work or baby rejects it, try mixing the two together. We started with similac and then switched to sams club brand (SO MUCH cheaper if you have access to it!) He also ate some other brands toward the end when we were using up samples, and those were never an issue either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formulas-always-an-issue#post-2002076 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:59:16 +0000 spaniellove 2002076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think transitioning from one brand to another will probably be fine as long as you try to make it gradual and it's the same type (like regular dairy-based, sensitive, etc), but I don't think I'd bother with the different kinds of Enfamil formula you mentioned because those have different compositions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formulas-always-an-issue#post-2002049 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:44:48 +0000 looch 2002049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't have issues switching either, but we went from similar formulation to similar formulation, not a hypoallergenic one to regular. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formulas-always-an-issue#post-2002038 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:40:55 +0000 illumina 2002038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO didn't care when I had to switch because the store had run out of her usual brand. She definitely knows the difference between WCM and formula, but I guess not between different formula! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formulas-always-an-issue#post-2002036 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:40:34 +0000 Mae 2002036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we used a few different kinds in the early days and had no issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formulas-always-an-issue#post-2002034 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:39:36 +0000 Tanjowen 2002034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We switched over the course of a week, and just increased the new formula amount every few days and he did fine. And that was going from a low-lactose based formula to regular. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formulas-always-an-issue#post-2002028 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:36:33 +0000 blackbird 2002028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>E didn't care what she had and we had zero issues switching from the expensive Similac we got at the hospital to the super cheap sams club formula. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formulas-always-an-issue#post-2002023 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:32:18 +0000 Charm54 2002023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>C seemed to tolerate the switch of brands okay (she was on Alimentum in the hospital/nicu and went to nestle goodstart when she came home).<br /> I know some people will do a mix of both formulas, gradually increasing the ratio of the new one to ensure a smooth transition. We just went cold turkey and she seemed to be okay - though she was only a month old.</p> <p>She didn't handle a switch in the type well though - any time we tried to give her the powder she would get gassy and uncomfortable - so we stuck to the liquid concentrate. </p> <p>Good luck !! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-formulas-always-an-issue#post-2002015 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:23:23 +0000 Rocker2014 2002015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is the first thread I've ever started! :happy: </p> <p> I'm going back to work full time and have started E (10 weeks old) on formula during the day since I won't be able to pump at work. She took to it right away and eats like a champ - she's always been a great eater at breast too. Here's my question -she started on Enfamil because I received it as gifts and promotions, but I'd like to go with Target brand full time because of the cost. I also have a few different kinds of Enfamil that I'd prefer to see not go to waste. She's only had the basic infant Enfamil so far and I've heard horror stories about changing formulas. Does anyone's baby not have a problem changing formulas? Any advice on how to best do the switch?<br /> Thanks! </p>