Store brand formula?

lbw05

Does anyone use store brand formula? Did you ask your pediatrician first? What do you use?

michelleb729

We do.  Our pedi said there is no difference between the name brand and the store brands and they are so heavily regulated by the FDA that they are completely fine.  We started using Target's Up and Up version of Enfamil Gentlease and now we use the Sam's Club Simply Right version of it.  Both have worked out just fine for us.  We switched to the Sam's Club brand because it was less expensive.  I think we pay $23.99 for 3 pounds of it!

luckylauren14

With DS I used both Target and BRU brand and he did well on both 

smfdjo

We are planning to switch to the Costco brand.  I just want to ask the Pedi if their is an age they handle a switch better.  If it doesnt matter we will mix some of the current formula with the new until we can use all new.

amykins1283

We use Costco brand, Kirkland. Formula is highly regulated so store brands and name brands are essentially the same.

BigPoppa22

Didn't ask our pedi but DS was on Similac Expert Care in the NICU for a month, then I brought him home and had a sample tub of Similac Advance, and now the past 3 days been using a tub I bought before delivery of Up & Up, Enfamil Premium comparable. Have not noticed any difference in DS.  I have been mixing 27 calorie, which is tougher to digest, and still no difference.

tashadee75

We use Sam's club equivalent to Similac Sensitive. It works great for LO and our budget.

minerswife17

We switched last week to Simply Right (Sams brand) equivalent to Similac Advanced a week ago, and DD is doing so well. Pedi had no problem with the switch! Basically the same thing, but you get more product for cheaper! No complaints here!!!

CrazyMary77

I've been using Earth's Best organic formula but it's quite expensive. I may check out the Costco brand after reading positive things about it...