Do you worry about the ingredients? I decided to supplement to lessen the stress I've had with my breastfeeding struggles but I'm scared to pick one because of the stories I've heard regarding gmos/arsenic/high sugar content etc.
Does this worry you? What formula do you use?
Help me feel better about my decision. 
GOLD / eggplant / 11517 posts
Nope. But we also eat packaged foods and I assume the same kinds of ingredients are in those.
grapefruit / 4997 posts
I have had to supplement from day 1 and LO has been on formula only ever since 2 months. We use Similac advanced ready feed from Sam's club because she didn't like the powder mix one. All of my nieces and nephews were formula fed at one point or another and they are all super smart and healthy.
pomegranate / 3003 posts
I've never been thrilled with the ingredients. We eat fairly clean, and like to avoid processed foods. But, quite frankly, I had no choice. I had chronic low supply, so it was my only option to keep my child fed. So far, she's never been sick and has reached her milestones, early. I'm no longer very concerned.
blogger / nectarine / 2010 posts
I figure there are tons of other things to worry about. Formula is over at a year. I was ff and consider myself to be fine.
eggplant / 11408 posts
I don't know much about specific brands, but I wanted to give you a hug. You're doing what's best for your family
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@Ash: I didn't because LO was sensitive to dairy so my options were limited. But I do know a co-worker who did pretty extensive research when she stopped BFing and switched to formula. I think she ended up deciding on Earth's Best.
P.S. I have supplemented from day one. It was/is the best thing for my daughter. She is 20 months and we are STILL BFing. Go us! Formula gave us that chance.
GOLD / cantaloupe / 6581 posts
Don't stress 
I started with Enfamil Gentlease because she had bad gas, and then switched to Up & Up (Target generic) of the gentlease (the purple canister) because the ingredients are the same and it was half the cost. We are about to switch her to the Up & Up generic of Enfamil premium infant, because her gas problems are gone.
GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts
I did but then R was put on hypoallergenic formula for reactions to both milk protein and soy formulas. I didn't have much of a choice anymore.
You're doing a great job!
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
Not really and we do not eat processed foods. Ironic? Maybe. Formula is for one year only...what she eats the rest of the life (or 18 years with me) is more important. I've been using the Sams Club formula.
honeydew / 7687 posts
@Ash: I did a bunch of research to choose a brand to have on hand in case of emergencies in the early days. I had similar concerns about the things you stated, and ended up choosing Earth's Best Organic (off Amazon). I don't have any of the research saved, and never ended up using it so I can't speak to the actual formula itself, but if that helps!
honeydew / 7909 posts
@LovelyPlum: @Bookish: @swedishfish: Thanks girls!
@scg00387: I really want to do organic but goodness, they have ingredients that concern me too.
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
Nope! Never even gave it a thought. We use Similac sensitive.
grapefruit / 4213 posts
I use Enfamil because that's what we supplemented with at the hospital. Not really concerned with the ingredients.
grapefruit / 4823 posts
Both of my children were/are formula fed and I didn't look at the ingredients. We used target brand.
cantaloupe / 6885 posts
Nah. I give her nestle goodstart because that is what the LC recommended. There are so many things I worry about, but the ingredients in Formula aren't one of them!
Don't feel guilty about FFing your daughter (I know, easier said than done) The important thing is that your baby is fed - how she is fed is just secondary Fearless Formula feeder website was extremely helpful to me in combatting the mommy
guilt. She gives info on different types, how to prepare, how to feed, etc. she also reviews all of the research critically. It made me feel much better about my decision!
nectarine / 2631 posts
We supplement- I wasn't producing enough pumping at work. We started with enfamil- but the smell grossed me out. So I switched to similac, now we use target brand of similac (the blue container) it has given us the ability to continue BFing and use formula!
coconut / 8472 posts
I was concerned with the ingredients and decided to go wih Enfamil. And btw, I combo feed too to lessen the stress. I know people will tell you not to, but man when the baby's cluster feeding for hours and does nothing but scream at you instead of eating, a couple ounces of formula to make then happy seems like a no-brainer.
pomegranate / 3565 posts
We used similar sensitive. I didn't worry. There are so many things to worry about that formula didn't make my list!
honeydew / 7687 posts
@Ash: ughhhh!! sorry here it is haha http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-formula-advice
cantaloupe / 6669 posts
I don't let myself because it upsets me. I do prefer formula from formula companies over food companies like Earth's Best because I feel like they are more experienced & probably devote more resources to research, etc
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