Best formula?

lexgall

Breastfeeding my LO and noticing my milk supply slowly going down. Wanting to know, if it came to it which formulas are best or recommend? Anyone know anything about the honest company formula?

Mack2342

I have that issue too. I'm using similac supplement formula for BF babies. LO makes a face at first when he realizes it's not the good stuff but still takes it. I haven't tried other brands but plan to

NurseRieger

I breastfeed and sometimes use Similac sensitive because LO is very gassy and he tolerated it better than Similac supplement formula plus I buy it in non-GMO.

DustyMelons

This is going to vary from baby to baby. Some have sensitivities and allergies and it might take some trial and error to find the right formula for you.

Also FYI, this comment is a bit offensive, @Mack2342:

Mack2342 said:

I have that issue too. I'm using similac supplement formula for BF babies. LO makes a face at first when he realizes it's not the good stuff but still takes it. I haven't tried other brands but plan to

What's wrong with just saying he realizes it's not breastmilk? 

NurseRieger

It is not an offensive comment. Breastmilk is better than formula. People need to quit get their feelings hurt over that. Formula isn't poison, babies thrive on it and do just fine and in some Cases really need it. But manufacturing is not as good as mother nature.

DustyMelons

NurseRieger said:

It is not an offensive comment. Breastmilk is better than formula. People need to quit get their feelings hurt over that. Formula isn't poison, babies thrive on it and do just fine and in some Cases really need it. But manufacturing is not as good as mother nature.

What's best is for you to feed your baby, period. 

Recent studies have shown that the benefits of breastmilk have been greatly overstated in the past. There are countless reasons that a mother may want or need to formula feed.

Breast is not best for everyone and your attitude only helps to further shame women who may already be struggling with new motherhood. 

Knottie1442268460

Breast milk can actually be harmful in some cases. Recently a mother was asking about using marijuana and bf. Do you really think that's better than formula? Really?!

NurseRieger

Its not a shaming attitude when your opinion is different from someone else's. In my opinion breastmilk is better. You can have a completely different opinion from me, there's a million contradicting studies and moms just have to pick which ones they believe to be more accurate. I've gotten the look of scorn from another mother for giving my baby formula and I don't get my widdle feelings hurt over it! My point is everyone needs to do what they want and stop being so sensitive and whining about everything.

NurseRieger

Well I'm sorry for your bad experience. There are plenty of reasons breastfeeding doesnt work for everyone. Since you tried breastfeeding is it safe to say you wanted to because you also believe it is better than formula? As I said in some cases formula is needed and babies thrive on it. I'm just saying people need to lose the hypersensitivity over how they feed their babies among other things. The people who demand this political correctness are the same people who have zero tolerance for anyone with a different opinion from them.

hbrooks09

Babies don't care whether it's breast milk or formula as long as they're being FED. The majority of us on this message board were formula fed and we all seem to be doing fine.

rue:D

We use Enfamil Newborn right now and baby tolerates it well. You may need to start with one and try several before finding the right one for you. I'd ask your pediatrician for a recommendation.

beanie1977

I wasn't producing enough breastmilk and had to supplement with formula for the health of my child and my own emotional well-being. It's been an emotional process where I've felt desperate, ashamed, inadequate and everything in between. I seriously fear and loathe the formula shaming!

In any case, we are using similac sensitive. My lactation consultant said it is the most researched and has been around the longest. My baby devours the stuff and even drinks the ready-made cold, which makes it easy to serve him in the middle of the night when I'd rather be rolling over and popping my boob in his mouth but can't.

In any case, more power to us formula feeding moms! I was directed to a blog, fearless formula feeders, which has helped me tremendously.

Thunda88

I had a very low supply and had to make the switch to formula in the first week. We have been using Gerber Goodstart soothe and it has worked well for our son. Unfortunately Gerber us the only one that doesn't have a generic but as long as LO is happy, that's all that matters. I would also recommend talking to your pediatrician for suggestions.

Kristi4938

I also had a low supply and switched to formula in the first week. It has made both me and my baby happier! We use Similac Advanced as recommended by the pediatrician.

beanie1977

My baby loves his formula (also low supply) and we use similac sensitive. The lactation consultant said similac is the oldest brand and has the most research behind it.

MsGLP

I'm using Enfamil Newborn. My pediatrician's office gave me two cases of it and my LO is doing great not too much spitting up or gassiness.

Bickey11

I'd try one & see all babies are different. I started supplementing with Enfamil, found out my baby had a milk allergy. Dr.. Recommended similac alimentum, found it the hard way at 4a.m. that my baby hated it, switched to nutramigen and all is well.

Calligirl14

I was in the same boat as you (supply going down, esp as LO starting eating more), so I am supplementing with formula every other feeding. When I asked my pedi which one, he just said whatever is on sale lol, but did say the one with probiotics is a good choice. I ended up choosing the Honest Co and so far so good. I went with them because after much research, I trust the standards they have set for ingredient quality. 2 things to be aware of: 1. The formula contains iron. Our pedi already had us giving a multi-vitamin with iron daily so the 2 iron doses combined made my LO constipated so I switched her to the multi-vitamin without iron. 2. Honest Co does not put DHA in the formula because the DHA certified for formula does not meet their standards. DHA is really important for brain and eye development in the first year so it's important. i bought the DHA drops from Honest Co to add to her formula daily, plus I still take DHA supplement myself to give through my breastmilk. It's a personal decision for what you feel is best for your baby, and trial and error for what works best for them. Good luck!

sidey1

LIke PP stated, sometimes its trial and error. DS was on enfamil after I had to stop breastfeeding at 2 months and was fine with it. DD had really really bad gas issues and some constipation on enfamil, just started using Earths Best Sensitive Stomach formula because I wanted to use a non GMO formula and so far it's worked out really well for her, just normal gas now and regular poops..

mollypuss1

NurseRieger said:

It is not an offensive comment. Breastmilk is better than formula. People need to quit get their feelings hurt over that. Formula isn't poison, babies thrive on it and do just fine and in some Cases really need it. But manufacturing is not as good as mother nature.

It may not be an offensive comment but it is certainly an insensitive one. Telling a mother who can't breastfeed or is really struggling to breastfeed and having to supplement that she isn't giving her baby the 'goodstuff' or isn't doing what is best for her baby is hurtful. Saying people need to quit getting their feelings hurt over this is an awful attitude to have towards women who may be struggling and needing help not to be shamed or made to feel guilty.