I've been using Similac for Supplementation when LO needs formula. She got Similac Advance in the hospital for blood sugar issues.
ETA - edited to include all formula fed LOs!
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When I combo fed, we gave Sam's Club's Complete Formula (which is the "compare to" Similac Advanced). Now she gets this with bottles of breastmilk when I remember to thaw it
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Enfamil Gentleease. My LO was also given formula immediately after birth due to low blood sugar it was the liquid enfamil newborn formula
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In the hospital she got Similac Advance. I have low supply issues so once we figured that out, she gets breastmilk and Target's version of Similar Advance. Our pediatrician recommended it - it is the same makeup but a LOT cheaper.
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We tried a bunch and ended up with Gerber Gentle. She had reflux and constipation issues so it was hard to find one that was right for her.
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We supplemented with Similac for the first two weeks. We also supplemented with Earth's Best after I weaned because I wanted to stretch out my pumped stash.
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We used similac advance and enfamil. Tried Gerber once and didn't like it because there were still clumps after mixing it.
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we used enfamil gentlease, but when he got a little older we switched to the target gentle brand because it was whoa cheaper.
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Similac, we use a special formula (Alimentum) that our insurance covers (yey!) as LO had some digestive issues, honestly he's most likely ok to have regular formula now but our ped said if its working and our insurance covers it - why not keep using it.
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We use Earths Best.
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We use target brand gentle. So much cheaper
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Allimentum ($$$$) but we have to for allergy reasons! 1 more month just one more month
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The lactation consultant recommended Nestlé Goodstart so I picked up some to have on hand when LO arrives
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Gerber good start gentle.
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We supplemented with Similac Advance, but switched to Similac sensitive for tummy issues. Now that we're primarily FF, we use the sensitive Target equivalent, because its so much more affordable.
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Kirkland, Enfamil and Similac Sensitive
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Enfamil Gentleease, but we switched to the target brand of Enfamil Gentleease
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for those of you who use target, there was a coupon in Cartwheel for Target brand formula!
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We used Gerber Gentle. We didnt have an option of off-brands.
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We used earth's best organic. I felt like it was as natural as we could be without breast milk.
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Similac sensitive for us
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We use Nutramigen (hypoallergenic) because M is MSPI. It's way expensive but thank goodness our insurance is covering it.
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We did similac advance until she started day care. Then we switched to Gerber good start gentle since that is what they provide at daycare and our pedi wanted her on the same brand at home
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PSA: any earths best users:: it's on sale at whole foods until 9/17 for $19.99!
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I got a ton of ready to feed SImilac Organic from the hospital!
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We had reflux issues, so we tried a few. We ended up with Similac Sensitive.
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@hellobeeboston: ooohhh, thanks for the tip! I love sales
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@loveisstrange: we did end up trying the off brand but it stunk so we switched back! (Parents choice tender.. It's relatively new.)
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Cow and Gate Comfort milk or regular Cow and Gate Infant + Colief.
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@Cherrybee: that's the best name - Cow & Gate! I'd like to move to the UK now please.
everything seems so much cooler there.
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@swedishfish: Totally! Lol.
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Neocate, she has a milk protein intolerance.
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@sugarplumsmom, @mrsf: we are in the same boat, both my kids are MSPI. DS was on Neocate, DD has been slowly weaning onto Elecare the last month (since hitting 12 months). DD wouldn't touch Neocate but loves Elecare, go figure!
We are really lucky as in Australia the elemental/hypoallergenic formulas are only available on prescription, so it costs is $35 for 8 tins... So cheap.
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we used heinz nurture gold plus at home, and similac advance premade when we were in the states... it was all he would drink after we ran out of what we bought from home!
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We used Similac Advance
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@mrs.cookie: We're pretty lucky as well. On prescription, we get 16 cans for less than $20. But I don't think it'll be covered now that LO has turned 1. It's ridiculously expensive to buy it on our own (~$90 a can)!
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We supplement with Similac Sensitive.
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@hellobeeboston: thank you!!! I need to go stock up!!!
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Gerber Good Start Soothe, although now that he's a few months old and his digestive system isn't quite as sensitive we sometimes use Gentle too. Enfamil gave him a very upset stomach and Similac caused tons of spitup no matter what variation of them we tried. The Gerber is kind of a pain to stir enough to get all the lumps out, but it's SO worth it with how much the comfort proteins and probiotics help him.
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