Follow on milk at 6 months?

ProudMummy1 · Apr 20, 2011 3:43PM

Hey ladies & babies

Just wondered if you're planning on switching to Follow on Milk from 6 months?
I know it contains more iron & LO's iron resources start to dwindle after this time so I do think I'm going to switch.

Just wanted opinions lol

xx

Luc86 · Mar 12, 2010 5:16AM

Heya
as dd is lactose intolerant she will be staying on sma lactose free which does not come in different stages. Before dd was diagnosed as lactose intolerant I asked my hv about follow on milks and she said there is no need for them and that they are a waste of money. Just her opinion and I have not really looked into due to dd stayin on waht she already has.
xx

Blue_xStarx · Mar 12, 2010 6:03AM

Hi kelly, i havent made my mind up yet but have been advised its not really necessary as long as LO is getting a full and varied diet. ~Im not ruling it out completely though, one way or another you have to buy formula until there are 12 months and i dont think there is a price difference?? so i suppose why not use follow on ? I suppose at least you are guarenteed lo is def getting all the vitamins they need. Oh i dont flipping know! to quote my mum - 'theres just too much choice these days!!' xx

ProudMummy1 · Mar 12, 2010 6:09AM

Exactly - far too much choice!!!!
Well I mean obviously I plan on her having all the nutrients she needs from the food I'll be giving her but yes, as she'll still be on formula anyway I may aswell at least "try" her on follow on milk & see what she thinks. It is the same price & nothing different other than extra iron, which let's face it, isn't going to harm them is it?
xx

SLOW · Mar 12, 2010 6:43AM

Seth is on funny doctors milk but i'm not entirely convinced there is anything wrong with him, i think give it another month and it may be reviewed. So who knows!!

ninileigh · Mar 12, 2010 9:40AM

I'm not entirey sure but are you allowed to collect points if you buy follow on milks? Like Advantage or Clubcard points? I know it seems petty but I'm hugely annoyed that we can't get them for first formula- it's not my fault i couldn't breastfeed and the extra points on formula would have contributed towards nappies, wipes etc?

Daniellef82 · Mar 12, 2010 10:00AM

Hi Kelly,
We have started Hipps Organic Follow On Milk this week as it's ??2 cheaper than the milk H was on, and as it's organic i wondered if it had less cr$p in than Aptimil. He seems to like it and it doesn;t clog up the teats like the aptimil so it's better all round! H will be 6 months in just over a week.
Dx

babypie · Mar 12, 2010 10:08AM

i saw a program that said that follow on milk is full of sugar. I think it was panorama a few months back it was all about all the stuff they put in kids foods. My health visitor said it was unnessesary if they are eating a varied diet.

Blue_xStarx · Mar 12, 2010 11:33AM

ninileigh - yes follow on milk DOES collect advantage points etc but first milk doesnt.

babypie i havent seen that panorama programme, shall google in and see if i can find any info. will post link if i do x

Blue_xStarx · Mar 12, 2010 11:36AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/panorama/hi/front_page/newsid_8461000/8461992.stm

it relates to growing up milk, ( 1 + and goodnight) doesnt mention follow on

hope it helps x

Wonder_Woman · Mar 12, 2010 3:57PM

My HV said that follow on milk was invented to get round the laws on infant formula so you don't need to switch, but if it's cheaper and you get the points - then why not!

Mumplusone · Mar 12, 2010 5:03PM

My HV said the same as yours wonder Woman, that there was pretty much no point in moving and just stick with the first milk until they are 1 and can have cows milk as just there so they can advertise it!! What a swizz! My LO on Aptamil hungry baby so will prob just stay on that

babypie · Mar 12, 2010 5:25PM

yeah that could be what i saw, growing up milk, it was quite scary to watch that program and see all the rubbish they put in stuff for our kids. Sorry to of scared any of you about follow on if its fine!

Summer#2 · Mar 13, 2010 4:14AM

Well after all these posts im just confused!!

Blue_xStarx · Mar 13, 2010 8:46AM

Think wonder woman is right. read an article which show the American market is not nearly as receptive to follow on milk as british market. they have no laws restriciting advertising of first milks , we do, so it does seem a loop hole in how manufacturers can advertise. Am still completely confused though as to whether there really is any benefit to it??? xx

ProudMummy1 · Mar 14, 2010 5:06PM

Thanks ladies for your replies - good to get different views

My HV told me the same thing about the manufactures using it for advertsing purposes but when it's the same price, contains more iron, you can collect Clubcard/Boots points with them then I think I'll give it a go at least. If she doesn't take to it then I can always switch back. x

Ladywithalittleboy · Mar 15, 2010 4:06PM

I think I'm going to switch. Purely for the fact that as I am doing BLW with H, he probably won't be taking down much food for the first few months so he'll need the extra nutrients from his milk.

I was automatically going to use Aptamil as that is what he is on now, but after reading PP's post about Hipp I'm tempted with that ...

Daniellef82 · Mar 16, 2010 4:37AM

SW.. H had started to get constipated now he's on solids but the Hipp organic milk has helped and it's really good.
Dx

Lychee23 · Apr 20, 2011 1:33AM

Hi Proud Mummy1, I was reading your post as I was in the same dilemma whether to change.I have decided to try the follow on milk for the same reasons you said and its 3 for 2 in Boots at the minute so Ive stocked up. Also when you get money off vouchers at Sainsburys it excludes first milk, so I think the follow on milk will allow for much better savings, especially as its so expensive.

Lychee23 · Apr 20, 2011 1:41AM

Oh Ive just noticed this thread is one year old oops haha

PuddleDuck77 · Apr 20, 2011 3:43PM

I'm glad you bumped the thread tho lychee, I had the same conversation today with my mum about whether to use follow on milk. So thank you! Xx

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