Brand Name vs. Generic Formula

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  lilmama412 member

  February 2014

  My pedi told me when DS was a baby to always buy the cheapest formula because they are all the same, and you are paying for the name.

  

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  AmberT2010 member

  February 2014

  Agreed with pp...read the ingredients you will find generic is often the exact same or better in some cases than name brand

  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  patunia7321 member

  February 2014

  I'm a FTM with zero experience but they are the same. Infant Formula Act & the FDA say so.

  
  

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  misskristina21 member

  February 2014

  They are the exact same. I compared Similac sensitive to target's sensitive, same exact list of ingredients. Just way cheaper.,

  
  

   
  

  
  

  
  

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  laurel22 member

  February 2014 edited February 2014

  Target Up & Up was the best, IMO! Like PPs mentioned, our pedi told us there was no difference, and the Target brand is literally less than half the price of name brand. ETA: I'm a STM with experience... We started DS1 on Enfamil once I was done BFing and quickly got discouraged by the price. Our pedi recommended Target brand and we never looked back!

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  MalyJ member

  February 2014

  I started DS off with a generic for Similac Advance. My theory was if he had issues with it, I'd move to the name brand. If not, I'd keep up with the generic. And generic it was!

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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  Israfel member

  February 2014

  My understanding is that it's regulated in much the same way medicine is, so there are very specific nutrients and formulas they need to use. Generic should be exactly the same composition as the name brand, but always double check too as some formulas vary for sensitivity (e.g. some formulas are specific with no soy or dairy allergens, etc, so that might be different.)
  

  
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  DemoDoll member

  February 2014

  DD1's ped told us they are exactly the same. I compared the ingredients (Enfamil vs Sam's Club) and the ingredients were almost identical, it's crazy how close they are. We never even weaned, we just changed cold turkey and she never had a reaction. Sam's Club formula was half the price and also contained more formula.

  
  

  
  

  

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  Grace682 member

  February 2014

  Thanks for the advise ladies. I'm a teacher and having summer months off can be difficult at times. Therefore, knowing this it does help. I'll mention it to the pedi first and then take it from there. But I have a BJ's and Sam's Club near me so I'll use free samples first considering what she be on first of course. Thank you again.

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  MamaPiers member

  February 2014

  Formula is regulated by the FDA and generic is safe:) it will save you $$

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  girnyse member

  February 2014

  I used to work for the company that makes Enfamil and they were contracted to make some generic versions of their products.  Therefore, you could get the exact same formula, made in the same place, with just a different label on the outside (and a different price).
  

  
  

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