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Should I start stage 2?

Annie_the_nannyAnnie_the_nanny member
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Hello,

My son will be 6 mo in a week and gets both formula & solids (every day but monitored since he's a bit prone to constipation). He seems like he's always hungry so I was wondering if I should start the stage 2 formula? Does anybody have experience with it? I'm just afraid it will make him fat lol
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Re: Should I start stage 2?

  • HisChamaoleGirlHisChamaoleGirl member
    What has your doctor said about lo's weight that makes you concerned a new formula will make him "fat."

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  • ASmallWonderASmallWonder member
    Are you talking about a toddler formula like Enfagrow?  If so, no, do not change him.  That formula is meant for children who are getting a very well rounded and substantial solids diet but still need a little boost.  It is less nutritionally beneficial than an infant formula.  If he's always hungry, increase the number of ounces he gets and ramp up his solids intake.
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  • TREDgirlTREDgirl member
    How many ounces he getting in a 24 hour period? Maybe it's time to adjust that. 
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  • singinchick13singinchick13 member
    DS is on formula and solids and had his 6 month checkup 2 weeks ago. The information the doctor gave me on feeding states that he should be switched to step 2 formula around 7 months. We use enfamil infant formula and if/when we switch it will be to the next step of the same thing which is called enfapro. Hope this helps!! Oh and you shouldn't worry about your baby 'getting fat' he needs the nutrients to grow and develop, especially since he is becoming more and more active at this age.
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  • inthelostinthelost member
    I don't really understand what you mean by stage 2 formula....
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  • singinchick13singinchick13 member

    Taken from the Enfamil website:



    What is the difference between Enfapro A+ and Enfamil A+®?

    Enfamil A+ and Enfapro A+ both contain DHA and ARA (sources of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats) that support normal brain and eye development. 

    Enfamil A+ is a routine starter infant formula for healthy term babies 0-12 months of age.  Enfamil A+ is our closest formula to breast milk.  

    Enfapro A+ infant formula is specially designed for babies 6-18 months of age.  Enfapro A+ is a follow up formula with more calcium than Enfamil A+ and a protein blend that helps support your older baby's transition from breast milk or starter formula to cow's milk. 

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  • roo1ooroo1oo member
    Stage 2 formulas are very new. I haven't even seen them in stores yet. I'd ask your pedi, but most stage 1 formulas are for birth to 12 months. So you shouldn't need to move to stage 2.
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  • jtmomma13jtmomma13 member
    Are you talking about going from something like Enfamil Newborn to Enfamil Infant? If so then yes, you can change formulas.

    I wouldn't worry about making your baby fat. 
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