Formula Fridays 7/31

[mrsclark731]

toadandbuggie, yes... That is what I was always told. I'm not sure of my source--I should probably google it. As soon as she was consistently collapsing the nipple I moved up a size. When I was still breast feeding I didn't (because I still wanted her to take the boob and not be frustrated), but now that she is exclusively FF I use that as a cue.

[missys]

mrsclark731 toadandbuggie my pedi said collapsing is a sign as well as getting frustrated at eating

[toadandbuggie]

Shit. So I guess I shouldn't have even bought size 2 and did size 3 since he's collapsing size 2 too!

[toadandbuggie]

I just read this on tommee tippee's FAQ:

Why is the nipple collapsing when my baby is feeding?

The Closer to Nature Easi-Vent Nipple is very sensitive as it is made of specially designed silicone material which can sometimes stick the slits together when not used for periods of time. This is perfectly natural. If this occurs, you can reopen the slit at the tip of the tent like valve by gently manipulating the valve between your finger and thumb until you see the slit open. This allows the air to flow into the bottle, preventing the nipple from collapsing.


The Closer to Nature Sensitive Tummy/Added Comfort and Antic Colic Bottle's round dome valve, which fits onto the bottom of the venting tube is also very sensitive as it is made of specially designed silicone material. This can also stick together at times when not used for periods of time. To ensure the slit in the dome valve is open before use, flush through with water, gently manipulating the valve between your finger and thumb until you see the slit re-open.


Another point to note is that your little one may want more milk than they are able to get. Try either a variflow nipple or the next flow stage nipple.

They don't come in stages, rather in slow medium fast. So I do have the fast ones. I'm going to make sure I am doing what they said above first.

[GeekBeagle]

What are your ladies' thoughts on using dented formula cans? I did a Site-to-Store order at Walmart yesterday because it's cheaper that way. I didn't actually touch the cans when I picked up the order because the clerk just pulled them out of the back room and bagged them for me. When I got home, I realized that three of the cans are dented. So annoying. I really don't want to have to go back to Walmart because everything there always takes forever, but I think that I'd rather be safe than sorry. What would you do?

[mrsclark731]

GeekBeagle, just so long as the seals are intact I'd say use it.

I get my formula via-subscribe and save from Amazon. I once got a dented container and I scrunched my nose up at it. H pointed out that if the seal was ok and nothing was leaking to use it. So I did...and DD is ok

[mrsclark731]

What kind of formula does everyone use?

I get Enfamil coupons out the ass and I use Gerber. Can I send anyone those coupons or does it not work like that?

[abseptember]

Aug 3, 2015 10:41:10 GMT -5 mrsclark731 said:

toadandbuggie, yes... That is what I was always told. I'm not sure of my source--I should probably google it. As soon as she was consistently collapsing the nipple I moved up a size. When I was still breast feeding I didn't (because I still wanted her to take the boob and not be frustrated), but now that she is exclusively FF I use that as a cue.

It can also be caused by over tightening the bottle. But in my experience it is usually a sign they are ready for the next level up. One twin has started collapsing born free size 2 but I won't switch until both twins are ready.... to hard to keep track!

[abseptember]

Aug 3, 2015 12:52:34 GMT -5 mrsclark731 said:

What kind of formula does everyone use?

I get Enfamil coupons out the ass and I use Gerber. Can I send anyone those coupons or does it not work like that?

I'll be more than happy to the enfamil coupons off your hands if you are willing to mail them

[mrsclark731]

Aug 3, 2015 15:37:26 GMT -5 abseptember said:

Aug 3, 2015 12:52:34 GMT -5 mrsclark731 said:

What kind of formula does everyone use?

I get Enfamil coupons out the ass and I use Gerber. Can I send anyone those coupons or does it not work like that?

I'll be more than happy to the enfamil coupons off your hands if you are willing to mail them

Sure! I just threw a bunch of them away, however. I guess I get them at the beginning of the month? Next time I get them I'll message you for your address!

[taberbtb]

Aug 3, 2015 6:55:28 GMT -5 toadandbuggie said:

HELP!!

What do you know about stage 1 and stage 2 formulas?

I know absolutely nothing. I can tell you I thought moving up to the stage 2 was a scam, except I researched the ingredient/nutrient contents. In Canada the Enfamil A+2 is lower iron than the regular or gentlease we have been using so we have transitioned. Constipation problems solved!

[toadandbuggie]

Who uses generic? I spent a bunch of time looking at the ingredient list between generic & the one we usually use, Similac and found very little difference except the price.

[missys]

Aug 4, 2015 6:30:28 GMT -5 toadandbuggie said:

Who uses generic? I spent a bunch of time looking at the ingredient list between generic & the one we usually use, Similac and found very little difference except the price.

I'm using targets generic of similac sensitive and I actually like it better. He had a little more spit up transitioning but omg no more mountains of foam!

[emilyz320]

Aug 3, 2015 22:02:19 GMT -5 taberbtb said:

Aug 3, 2015 6:55:28 GMT -5 toadandbuggie said:

HELP!!

What do you know about stage 1 and stage 2 formulas?

I know absolutely nothing. I can tell you I thought moving up to the stage 2 was a scam, except I researched the ingredient/nutrient contents. In Canada the Enfamil A+2 is lower iron than the regular or gentlease we have been using so we have transitioned. Constipation problems solved!

Ohhh good to know. We battle constipation and are currently solving the problem with prune juice. I'll have to look into that

[taberbtb]

emilyz320 good luck! We have had a few different issues since DD was born with constipation being the saddest/worst of all. Oh the tears! Poor babies.

ETA: Oh and yogurt. I started giving her a couple of spoonfuls of mine every morning for the last 3 weeks and it also has helped tremendously.

[dreemkin]

I think generics have to be the same ingredients and amounts (at LEAST the active ingredients) but don't quote me on that.

[abseptember]

Aug 4, 2015 18:55:02 GMT -5 dreemkin said:

I think generics have to be the same ingredients and amounts (at LEAST the active ingredients) but don't quote me on that.

I've been told that they have to be nutritionally the same but the fillers vary.

[toadandbuggie]

@holachica, Yes keep trying. DS was rejecting bottles and formula for a while. But persistence is key. I was doing mixtures for a while until one day I just did all formula and he was okay with it.