breastmilk to formula

[AlejandraMV]

Any advice on what formula to use when switching from breastmilk? I'm going to gradually introduce it. Just nervous as to which formula is thinner like breastmilk. Thank you.

[AlejandraMV]

Thank you! My plan was definitely to mix breastmilk with formula at first. But I'm happy to hear from other moms about what to use. (: tried giving her a bottle of straight newborn Enfamil and I think it was too thick for her. She spit it up and choked. I felt awful and haven't tried another brand since.

[newoutlook12]

I agree with the formula for sensitive stomachs  but also wanted to add that when I switched both of my daughters i would always mix the formula  with breastmilk like half and half at first then slowly add more formula over a few weeks time to see how they handle it. That seemed to work best for mine since they didn't want to take the formula at first.

[ShelbyGent]

Gerber good start gentle!

[jesshat]

With both my boys I went from breast to the Walmart generic Enfamil in the yellow container. Great price and neither had problems with spitting up. But all babies are different.

[momMaggie]

I used Enfamil gentle ease to begin with, but I liked the Similac sensitive as well. Those were the 2 brands my doctor recommended. I think whichever brand you go with, you should start with something made to be gentle on the tummy. Gerber also makes a  sensitive one, but I didn't think it mixed as well and my little boy couldn't get used to it. It's a lot cheaper though as I recall and your baby might do fine with it.

[JayceeAtkins]

Goats milk is really comparable to breastmilk honestly I don't like formula it stinks and makes babies throw up more and stains. Goats milk is natural and a little more expensive if you can find it.

[mychellefemme]

I used good start soy. The regular formula sometimes give baby cramps.

[maw4389]

Similac is great :)