Ok to frequently switch formula brands?

haylo33

I am BFing but I think I am going to start giving a bottle of formula before bed each night. I'm going to pump since he won't be feeding so I can start a stash of breast milk for when I go back to work and to keep my supply up. I have about 10 cans of sample formulas that I would like to use. After I finish a can, is it OK to switch brands? That way I wouldn't have to buy any for a long time. I'm thinking a can will probably last several weeks so I would not be switching more than that.

artroyer

I'd ask your pedi. My answer would be no, it's not okay, but if it's that infrequent then maybe it would be

usernewname

You can but you'd run into tummy troubles possibly and you'll never know which one caused it.

Is there a way you can trade it with other mommies for your brand of choice? The free sample ones go like hot cakes on free websites in my area.

SweetTea420

We have used three different types of formula since LO was born (I am EP and supplementing with a few ounces of formula per day). We used up our samples we got in the mail and then bought organic formula. We haven't had any problems!

jenb_99

It depends on the baby and the brands. Some babies cam eat anything with no issues (DS was one of these easy babies). Others are sensitive to even the tiniest changes.

Brand-name recipes may vary, but if you're using generic store-brand formulas, you should be able to switch around without any problem. They're all made by Perrigo in the same factory with the same recipes within each line (all the gentle ones are the the same recipe, all the regular, all the soy, etc.).

cnbean

I did that with the sample formulas when DS1 was born and every time I switched he had tummy issues for a week or so until his body got used to it. I wouldn't recommend doing it. The last thing you want/need as a new mom is a cranky baby!

haylo33

Right now we are using enfamil infant. Most of the samples are similac but different types like newborn, sensitive stomach. Is it ok to stay within a brand but change types??

Jennyinheaven

I did it but one sample didn't agree with her ( Enfamil Gentlease) after two diapers of diarrhea I threw the can out. Just pay close attention when you start a new can in our case I think the sensitive tummy types actually make her sick because she doesn't require it.

cbrust

I'd ask your pedi. DD had tummy issues and couldn't tolerate any kind by similac, but does ok on Enfamil gentleease. We tried 3 different formulas in just about 4 weeks abd every time we switched she would get either really constipated, gassy, fussy, etc.