Supplementing Question

[mrsdee1982]

We have to supplement with formula.  We've been using the Gerber Gentle for Supplementing.  Well, she is now getting more formula a day than breast milk.  Do you think we need to switch from the "supplementing" formula to the regular gentle formula?  

[Deleted]

Our pediatrician told us the "supplementing" formula is just a label they put on the regular formula so they can sell it for more and that there is nothing substantively different about it.

[dmoney]

We are using supplementing formula as well. Our pediatrician said it is the same thing as the regular formula. We are using the Similac For Supplementing moms

[veggiemo]

I never even knew there was such a thing as "supplementing" formula.

[periwinkledaydreams]

Im pretty sure from the way WIC explained it to me, the gentle formula is broken down alittle more than the standard formula, so more easily digested. The supplementing formula has prebiotics added, in theory to help keep stools softer and more similar to breastfed stools (at least the Similac brand, that's what I was using before I switched to Enfamil Gentlease.. not sure about other brands). We've had good success supplementing with and eventually making the full on switch to gentlease.

[veggiemo]

Dec 10, 2015 13:43:18 GMT -5 Kristykristyleelee said:

Speaking of formulas, just reminding everyone that Target has a generic brand and it is so much more cost effective than the name brands. We used to use Enfamil Genlteease, but when baby was around 2 months old we switched to the Target brand Gentle formula. Did not upset her stomach. Actually, she seemed to like that formula better.

Anyways...just throwing that out there if people are thinking of switching formulas/brands.

Also, if you're in the Michigan area, Meijer has a generic brand of both enfamil and similac.

[musicfrk2002]

Dec 10, 2015 13:59:30 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

Dec 10, 2015 13:43:18 GMT -5 Kristykristyleelee said:

Speaking of formulas, just reminding everyone that Target has a generic brand and it is so much more cost effective than the name brands. We used to use Enfamil Genlteease, but when baby was around 2 months old we switched to the Target brand Gentle formula. Did not upset her stomach. Actually, she seemed to like that formula better.

Anyways...just throwing that out there if people are thinking of switching formulas/brands.

+1 to Target Brand. We have used it since LO came home from the hospital. It is about half the price of Similac.

+2 for target brand. Lately though, we've been going to sams club. Their brand is the exact same as the target brand, and the same price for quite a bit more

[baytosa2013]

Dec 10, 2015 13:59:30 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

Dec 10, 2015 13:43:18 GMT -5 Kristykristyleelee said:

Speaking of formulas, just reminding everyone that Target has a generic brand and it is so much more cost effective than the name brands. We used to use Enfamil Genlteease, but when baby was around 2 months old we switched to the Target brand Gentle formula. Did not upset her stomach. Actually, she seemed to like that formula better.

Anyways...just throwing that out there if people are thinking of switching formulas/brands.

+1 to Target Brand. We have used it since LO came home from the hospital. It is about half the price of Similac.

WAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!  I just want to CRY at the price of formula!  We have to have her on a similac that doesn't come in generic and she also can't tolerate the powder version of it just the RTF.  Fuck me and $11.00 a bottle that lasts ONE DAY!

[musicfrk2002]

Dec 10, 2015 15:22:09 GMT -5 baytosa2013 said:

Dec 10, 2015 13:59:30 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

+1 to Target Brand. We have used it since LO came home from the hospital. It is about half the price of Similac.

WAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!  I just want to CRY at the price of formula!  We have to have her on a similac that doesn't come in generic and she also can't tolerate the powder version of it just the RTF.  Fuck me and $11.00 a bottle that lasts ONE DAY!

I can send you more of the checks, I just got some the other day if you can use them.

[baytosa2013]

Dec 10, 2015 15:35:51 GMT -5 musicfrk2002 said:

Dec 10, 2015 15:22:09 GMT -5 baytosa2013 said:

WAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!  I just want to CRY at the price of formula!  We have to have her on a similac that doesn't come in generic and she also can't tolerate the powder version of it just the RTF.  Fuck me and $11.00 a bottle that lasts ONE DAY!

I can send you more of the checks, I just got some the other day if you can use them.

OMG yes please!  I hoard those things like a crazy lady hoards cats!  Thank goodness for you and sabrinaml who I exchange Enfamil coupons with or I'd be one broke bitch.

[stinybean]

Dec 10, 2015 15:22:09 GMT -5 baytosa2013 said:

Dec 10, 2015 13:59:30 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

+1 to Target Brand. We have used it since LO came home from the hospital. It is about half the price of Similac.

WAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!  I just want to CRY at the price of formula!  We have to have her on a similac that doesn't come in generic and she also can't tolerate the powder version of it just the RTF.  Fuck me and $11.00 a bottle that lasts ONE DAY!

Is it Alimentum? If so, have you looked into seeing if your insurance company will pay for it as a prescription?

[baytosa2013]

Dec 10, 2015 15:46:11 GMT -5 stinybean said:

Dec 10, 2015 15:22:09 GMT -5 baytosa2013 said:

WAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!  I just want to CRY at the price of formula!  We have to have her on a similac that doesn't come in generic and she also can't tolerate the powder version of it just the RTF.  Fuck me and $11.00 a bottle that lasts ONE DAY!

Is it Alimentum? If so, have you looked into seeing if your insurance company will pay for it as a prescription?

yeah it's Alimentum.  We tried everything when she went on it.  Our insurance won't cover any kind of food unless it's her in the hospital and they are tube feeding.  Stupid insurance.

[sabrinaml]

Dec 10, 2015 13:43:18 GMT -5 Kristykristyleelee said:

Speaking of formulas, just reminding everyone that Target has a generic brand and it is so much more cost effective than the name brands. We used to use Enfamil Genlteease, but when baby was around 2 months old we switched to the Target brand Gentle formula. Did not upset her stomach. Actually, she seemed to like that formula better.

Anyways...just throwing that out there if people are thinking of switching formulas/brands.

I tried target brand with C when he was 2 or 3 months old- didn't agree with his tummy. But I might try it again (mixed 50/50 with Enfamil's gentleease) and see how he does. Or SAMs club brand.

[sabrinaml]

Dec 10, 2015 15:40:45 GMT -5 baytosa2013 said:

Dec 10, 2015 15:35:51 GMT -5 musicfrk2002 said:

I can send you more of the checks, I just got some the other day if you can use them.

OMG yes please!  I hoard those things like a crazy lady hoards cats!  Thank goodness for you and sabrinaml who I exchange Enfamil coupons with or I'd be one broke bitch.

This reminds me- I have some to mail out! Just got them on Tuesday.

[Deleted]

We're also using Kirkland brand now. So much less than all the others.

[stinybean]

Dec 10, 2015 15:58:47 GMT -5 baytosa2013 said:

Dec 10, 2015 15:46:11 GMT -5 stinybean said:

Is it Alimentum? If so, have you looked into seeing if your insurance company will pay for it as a prescription?

yeah it's Alimentum.  We tried everything when she went on it.  Our insurance won't cover any kind of food unless it's her in the hospital and they are tube feeding.  Stupid insurance.

I'm sorry it was a fight with mine too but the doctor made a big issue with them and they gave in. If you need any coupons I can send you mine bc I can't use them with the pharmacy.

Eta: autocorrect

[baytosa2013]

You guys are awesome! I'll PM my address for those who are offering to send them out.