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Which formula for emergency back-up?

OregonMamaOregonMama
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My freezer stash is gone and last night my meeting ran late at work and the bottle I left for DH got eaten up quickly and apparently LO was still hungry.  She did okay and I fed her as soon as I got home, but it got me thinking that it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a can of formula as an emergency back-up in cases like this.  My question is, which formula is the best to have?  Is one better than another and is there any that are more natural?  HELP!

TIA!

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Re: Which formula for emergency back-up?

  • Sharon&PaulSharon&Paul member
    It really is personal preferance. Some babies have problems tolerate one type over another, but most do fine with any. I started with brand name with my first DD, but quickly learned generic was the same and alot cheaper. You could also sign up for samples if you just want some on hand.
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  • Hudson_HawkHudson_Hawk
    We got a sample can of Similac Sensitive in the mail (the other regular can we got was recalled) and we use that just to be on the safe side re: gas.
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  • madgeypadgeymadgeypadgey
    Hudson- mine was recalled too! I sent it in through their website and got a $15 off coupon, a free shutterfly photobook worth $30, AND a check for $22.49!
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  • corinnedriscollcorinnedriscoll
    gerber's good start gentle plus is super.  all others backed up my boy for a few days.
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  • Hudson_HawkHudson_Hawk
    Oh really? You can send it back even if you didn't buy it? Awesome! I'll have to send mine in! Thanks
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  • mollylilamollylila member

    i have a case of similac ready-made 4 oz. bottles on hand.... no mixing or measuring  or anything, just for emergencies!

     

    I haven't used any yet but i suck at pumping and wanted to have something on hand, in case something happens! I keep two in my diaper bag. LO has never fed from a bottle so I'm nervous to try it. 

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  • natgkelleynatgkelley member

    I got a ton of samples when I was prego. I used Similac since I had so many. My big tub was recalled and I got the $15 off coupan which I used for the ready made bottles, (since he tends to be nosey when nursing in public, these will come in handy!) He takes Enfamil well too. Its mostly preference and they don't differ much.  

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  • OregonMamaOregonMama
    Thanks everyone for the answers!  I'll go see what I can find for her.  Hopefully I won't need to use it, but last night showed me I need something!
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