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Recommend me the best formula!
When Jak gets to 6 months he's going onto formula. I'm going to do it gradually, replacing one feed at a time, which I think is the right way to do it, (not sure, sounds about right though!) but my question is: which ones are good ones? I have literally no clue! I heard Aptimal is good I think, but I wouldn't even know which stage to buy or anything - I presume it's follow-on milk we'll need?
There's too much choice, as with so many things! ;\)
Em x x x
There's too much choice, as with so many things! ;\)
Em x x x
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I only BF for 1 month but I then moved over to Aptimal 1 and then 2 because he was so hungry lol! I didnt have any problems and I chose Aptimal because its meant to be the most similar to breast milk. Also lo has excema and this has not irritated it or anything as I know milk can be an issue.
Every baby is different but I know that there are particular formulas which are associated with constipation and maybe reflux. I'm sure I read something on here about SMA not agreeing with some babies but again every baby is different so I can only speak from experience.
Joanna xxx
Dont go onto Heinz nurture as they are discontinuing x
He's been absolutely fine on this, I'm not to sure about moving on to the follow on milk so was going ask the hv next week.
You could always try a couple of the ready made cartons first before you commit to buying a whole tub. C&G ready made carton = 52p as opposed to ??7.25 for a carton. If Jak doesn't like one make at least you're not wasting too much money.
Welsh - boobaholic, ! Jaks' started making a cartoon chomping noise as he latches on, it's hilarious! I'm so sad I have to take the boobies away, but I reckon I'll still be able to give him his bedtime feed. Going back to work sucks!
I saw an advert for the HiPP organic milk today, but I couldn't remember if that was the one I'd read about being discontinued. Clearly not, thanks Sarah! I do think perhaps Aptimal is worth a try though, if it's good.
How long does a tub last for?
PS: Just you lot wait for the comedy "I've got this tub of powdered stuff and some bottles, now what do I do?" thread!
TC - wish I'd read that bit of advice before I bought SMA cartons and a big tub of the stuff. I now have an unopened tub of SMA going begging... although I did only buy cartons of Aptamil after that fiasco xx
I only recently found out that there is an equivalent in oz so Ive switched Brody back over to it for his ff's and he is much happier.
Make sure you get the right teets too as they differ in their flow. He may take some getting used to having a bottle if he's never tried it even with ebm.
sarah
I've been meaning to say - I may just be watching out for it more since I watched that clip of Olivia, but I swear Jak goes quiet and stares at the Direct Line ad! It's the beep at the start, stops him in his tracks!
I think Aptimal's the winner, if I replace one feed a day for four days would that be ok? Or is that too quick, should I substitute one feed, then keep it like that for a day before substituting another? Clueless!!! I've got about a month yet, so not a massive hurry or anything.
I think one feed a day is a good idea because it gets him gradually used to the change and you can see how Jak is reacting to it and then maybe after a week make it 2 feeds until gradually he is on the formula.
Just a thought! It was just horrendous to see Brody writhing around in pain.
Good luck! x
I've bene really focusing on the positives of him being on formula and I really think it's helping. I'm so so looking forward to hubby getting to give him feeds regularly, he's done it a few time with EBM but not on a regular basis. I'm sort of looking forward to my freedom too, is that really bad?
Thanks again a billion times for all your help, girlies x x x