Popping over from 3-6 for a Nutramigen Question!

sarahanderic2009

We are going to be making the switch from Nutramigen to something else next week, since DH and I are both on vacation.

If anyone has made the switch, what formula did you switch to? What worked for your LO and didn't work for your LO?

 

TIA!

LadyXaverian

The only thing that's worked for her is an organic formula called "Baby's Only". We use the Lactose-Free although there is also a soy and a dairy version.

OpheliaChem

We use Alimentum. Our pedi gave us two containers of Nutramigen because she didnt' have any Alimentum samples at our last appt (they give us freebies when we have well check-ups). We hate the Nutramigen. It smells worse than Alimentum, if thats even possible, and its really watery. I'd try Alimentum if you have to stay on a MSPI formula!

sarahanderic2009

No, we want to try a regular formula to see if her digestive system is mature yet. I'm terrified, but I need to know if I will be poor for the rest of my life! That sounded terrible, but you know what I mean.

Alimentum is more expensive than the Nutramigen and my insurance doesn't pay for it...shocker. 

I was told that Good Start Gentle might be the way to go, but like I said...terrified. 

mdoroshuk

My son was on Alimentum for the first 6 months and we just did the switch to Similac Sensitve. He did great! We did it cold turkey! How old is your little one? They say to wait until 6 months to switch. Good luck! It was like a pay raise when we switched!!

ginsing

I just recently posted the same question! We tried switching over the weekend and it was a giant fail. DD became extremely constipated and then had major diarrhea. I was trying to switch to gentleease. Maybe I will try again in another month. We tried mixing the bottles for a couple of days, then I gave her one bottle of the gentleease. She wouldn't drink it.

Moemeek

My Daughter has been on Nutramigen since she was 3 months old (she is 8 months old today).  My Pedi strongly advises us to keep her on the Nutramigen until she is 12 months old and then we would try whole milk. 

I've heard of a # of people trying to make the switch and they end up regretting it.  I even thought about it myself, however she will stay with the Nutramigen.

 

chocoholicchick

Ditto pp, I've considered switching since DS is now 6 months old.  However, I decided to just suck it up until we can try cow's milk when he turns 1.  I don't want to mess with his stomach since he does so well on Nutramigen.  We also just started solids today so I don't want to hit him with a double whammy.

MsJosie

I switched her to Similac Sensitive too and she loves it! Does great for her!