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Enfamil AR vs. Similac Sensitive for Spit-up

lexigrllexigrl
in Babies: 3 - 6 Months

DS2 has a slight case of reflux so we have been using Enfamil AR RTF but it is hard to find in the stores by me without paying a ton of money per can for it and amazon has it for $36 a case which isn't bad but still expensive for 6 cans that may last me 5 days so doing some research I found out Similac makes the Sensitive for Spit Up formula which is pretty much the same as the AR but only $27 per case.

Has anyone had any experience with the Similac Sensitive for Spit-up ? All the reviews are pretty good and its looks like people who have used AR have switched to it but I am just nervous to switch since DS had a hard time with regular similac as a newborn. 

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Re: Enfamil AR vs. Similac Sensitive for Spit-up

  • themissizzthemissizz

    Is there a reason you're using RTF instead of powder? Can you switch to powdered formula instead?

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  • lexigrllexigrl
    Yes, DS cant tolerate the powder with the added rice starch its makes him very constipated and fussy. He handles the RTF much better
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  • shoebox4shoebox4

    We use Similac Sensitive for Spit Up because LO has GERD. It worked great. I switched from every other kind of Enfamil (from newborn, to premium to AR) to Similac (Soy, Advanced, Sensitive) and this one finally worked for us. It still gave LO gas and constipation but with solid food in the mix now, his constipation is going down. I also add Mylicon drops into his formula to help him with gas problems.

    Do you use coupons and checks? I usually use $5 check that Similac sends and $5 off from Sunday paper coupons to get the discount. Also, Safeway makes a store brand formula similar to Similac. I have not used it yet but plan on using it once my Similac stock is all used up.

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  • lexigrllexigrl
    Thanks..I do have some formula checks for Similac that I just got and I have a few coupons for Similac as well. We don't have a Safeway here in NJ but the Similac is much cheaper compared to the Enfamil and Shoprite (our foodstore) has it onsale alot. I have some Enfamil AR at home to finish but I just talked to DH and he said lets give the Similac a shot...DS is starting solids too, and luckily the RTF stuff doesn't constipate him at all. 
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  • shoebox4shoebox4
    Use your $5 off coupon and buy a RTF bottle of Similac Sensitive to try. Someone mentioned that BRU is having a $4.19 deal on Similac Sensitive (I think it might be the spit up one or just regular, I'm not sure), which is essentially free once you use your coupon.
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  • themissizzthemissizz
    Oh, and FWIW, we tried Similac Sensitive but it didn't agree with our LO. It made him gassy and miserable. The AR does constipate him but we use either Karo or a bit of prune juice to help him stay regular. It just totally depends on your baby, but is worth a shot.
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