Formula Feeders: Switching to toddler formula?

[dixeedeluxe]

The most recent round of coupons is for the Go & Grow formula. Google tells me they are virtually the same except for the calcium, vitamin E and sodium (+5mg) content.

The Go & Grow is $3.50 cheaper.

baby-formula.findthebest.com/compare/27-31/Similac-Advance-vs-Similac-Go-And-Grow

Is there any reason NOT to switch?

[Deleted]

I haven't heard of this stuff. Want me to ask my pedi Friday at her 9 mo?

[devonpow]

I think there is no reason to switch just a marketing gimick. But, if they cost the same or you have coupons I see no reason NOT to get it.

[mikehoncho]

Hmm I'm curious about this too. If someone asks, report back!

[The Foozzler]

I was actually going to ask something similar when I saw info on formula for children over a year. Curious to see what others say.

[kandrze1]

I was wondering about this, too. I accidentally bought it last week and had to return it. I'm going to ask about it next week at the doctors.

[The Foozzler]

Anyone know if switching to the next formula is a good option instead of WCM for after a year?

[greenkitty98]

Jan 14, 2013 19:15:49 GMT -5 The Foozzler said:

Anyone know if switching to the next formula is a good option instead of WCM for after a year?

I did toddler formula for DS for a couple of months. He self weaned at 13 months (when I got pregnant with my first m/c), and he had trouble digesting WCM. He used the formula for a couple of months, and then I slowly mixed the formula and WCM until it was all WCM. At that point, he was able to drink the WCM and was fine with it, so I stopped the toddler formula.

[Deleted]

I switched because I found the similac go and grow on sale for 10.96 a can instead of 22.96. My uncle bought 14 of them for Leia for Christmas. When we run out I will probably go back to Wal-Marts soy though.

[dixeedeluxe]

Jan 14, 2013 17:30:12 GMT -5 devonpow said:

I think there is no reason to switch just a marketing gimick. But, if they cost the same or you have coupons I see no reason NOT to get it.

yeah, the toddler stuff is cheaper (by a good amount) and i'm not really seeing a reason not to use it to save money until she's a year old when we switch to WCM.

it says it's for babies 9+ months. she's just about 10m, so we're good there.

i do also agree that after 1y, toddler formula is a gimmic. so maybe they make this and make it cheaper so people aren't as opposed to buying it after 1y?

i might switch for the cost aspect.

[livinreality]

Jan 14, 2013 19:15:49 GMT -5 The Foozzler said:

Anyone know if switching to the next formula is a good option instead of WCM for after a year?

Our pediatrician kept us on toddler formula until 18 months because he was so tiny, also had MSPI issues

[Deleted]

I didn't know there was different age groups on formula. News to me! But good to know and I'll ask at her 9mo too. If its cheaper, that's great.

[fusion]

I gave Jameson toddler formula until he was 18 mo because he was anemic and a picky eater and it was easy.

[dixeedeluxe]

Jan 15, 2013 14:51:58 GMT -5 livinreality said:

Jan 14, 2013 19:15:49 GMT -5 The Foozzler said:

Anyone know if switching to the next formula is a good option instead of WCM for after a year?

Our pediatrician kept us on toddler formula until 18 months because he was so tiny, also had MSPI issues

WAs this over the counter? I didn't know they made hypoallergenic toddler formula.

[livinreality]

Jan 15, 2013 15:24:17 GMT -5 dixeedeluxe said:

Jan 15, 2013 14:51:58 GMT -5 livinreality said:

Our pediatrician kept us on toddler formula until 18 months because he was so tiny, also had MSPI issues

WAs this over the counter? I didn't know they made hypoallergenic toddler formula.

It was over the counter, as you can order it online but with a prescription it was just a copay for a month's supply. We used vanilla vital jr which has been renamed. The pedi GI also recommended Peptamin jr as an alternative. These would be equivalent to alimentium/nutramigen, which he transitioned to at 11 months from neocate.

Edit- It was renamed pedicure peptide