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Ques for moms who formula feed
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Silibee3
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Melissa
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Ques for moms who formula feed
To make a long story short, I have been supplementing breastmilk with Alimentum formula. It has been confirmed that DD does not have any allergies, so I would like to switch to Advanced and save some $$$. Is there any special way to switch, or can she drink Alimentum one day and then the next drink Advanced? TIA 
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Posted 10/17/11 9:33 PM  |
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maybemommy10
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Re: Ques for moms who formula feed
My ped said to mix half old formula with half new for 2 - 3 bottles then just give full bottle new formula. Similar to how we changed our dogs food too 
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| Posted 10/17/11 10:15 PM |
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Kelly9904
Mommy to 2 amazing little boys
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Re: Ques for moms who formula feed
How much formula does your DC get each day?
If its a decent amount I would do a slow transition. She will probably be fine but might reject due to taste.
When I went from Good Start to Similac, I did 4oz GS and 2Sim for 2 days then upped 1more of Sim every 2 days. DS was 100% FF during this time.
When I originally switched formula when DS was 2 weeks I was BF and he was only getting about 4oz of formula a day so my ped said I could just switch. Which I did and he was fine.
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| Posted 10/17/11 10:38 PM |
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Re: Ques for moms who formula feed
We did a 50/50 mix when transitioning from one formula to the other. Every other day I reduced the old formula by an ounce and upped the new formula by the same amt.
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| Posted 10/17/11 10:51 PM |
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Silibee3
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/11 799 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Ques for moms who formula feed
Posted by Kelly9904
How much formula does your DC get each day?
If its a decent amount I would do a slow transition. She will probably be fine but might reject due to taste.
When I went from Good Start to Similac, I did 4oz GS and 2Sim for 2 days then upped 1more of Sim every 2 days. DS was 100% FF during this time.
When I originally switched formula when DS was 2 weeks I was BF and he was only getting about 4oz of formula a day so my ped said I could just switch. Which I did and he was fine.
DD gets 6-8 oz a day, it's not a large intake. But just in case, I will try mixing the two. Thanks ladies!
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| Posted 10/17/11 11:15 PM |
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