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generic formula advice please

~GatsbyGirl~~GatsbyGirl~
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The cost of name brand formula is starting to become a real burden. I did not want to switch to generic formula, but it looks like it is become a necessary option. Does anyone have experience with generic? Please tell me about your experiences. Thanks you for your help!

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  • mlf625mlf625

    We hadn't planned to use store brands, but DS's pedi actually encouraged us to. ?She said it's exactly the same (as far as the nutrients and regulations) as the expensive brand- just cheaper! ?DS has been on a generic of Enfamil Gentlease (Parent's Choice) for months and does very well on it. ?He's much less gassy on the generic than he was on the Enfamil.

    hth!?

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  • caymanbridecaymanbride
    We switched from Enfamil to Target around 3 months, and it's SO much cheaper. $12 vs. $26/can. DS had no problems switching at all, and the ingredients are virtually the same.
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  • LindsayMarieGLindsayMarieG

    My pediatrician recommended it! We use Target brand or Walmart brand Gentease. Don't feel bad, it is just as good and so much cheaper!

     

    We did a cold turkey transition.

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  • betsey11betsey11 member
    I haven't tried them yet but I did ask the pedi about them today.  She said all the main ingrediants are the same but  some of the "fillers" might be different.  She said they are fine to use.  I just can't get over the price difference, it makes me feel like something is wrong with them. 
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  • TamTam624TamTam624
    We use the parent choice brand gentlease.  I too was nervous but the ingredients are the same and DS has done better on the walmart brand than he ever did on the Emfamil less gas.  We also switched cold turkey.
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  • SoMdGirl83SoMdGirl83
    imagemlf625:

    We hadn't planned to use store brands, but DS's pedi actually encouraged us to.  She said it's exactly the same (as far as the nutrients and regulations) as the expensive brand- just cheaper!  DS has been on a generic of Enfamil Gentlease (Parent's Choice) for months and does very well on it.  He's much less gassy on the generic than he was on the Enfamil.

    hth! 

    I have the same exact story. I use Members Mark which is sams club (parents choice is walmart, same parent company and manufacturer) a 3+ lb can is only $19.99. HTH

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