My son will soon be 5 months old - is this formula OK to give to him? There isn't another NonGMO on the market for babies that I am aware of.
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It is "Toddler" formula but meets the USDA requirements for infant formula. I think that on their website you can look at a side by side comparison with the pharmaceutical brands like similac.
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When you call them, they clearly state that they promote breast feeding, hence the 12 mos+ suggestion. However, nutritionally, it is the same as any other formula on the market- it simply has superior ingredients and processing. You cannot go wrong with the brand. We absolutely loved it. I had to supplement 2-4 oz at birth for my son and continued using it until he was 18 mos. I really believe this stuff is safer than nearly any organic milk we can buy at the store since the quality of processing varies so much in the dairy industry.
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Yes, It recommends 12+ months because they support breastmilk as the primary source of nutrition for any baby under 1yr old.
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I've been feeding it to my son he was born. It's very light on his stomach and has much more natural ingredients than other formulas.
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Note that this formula is EXTREMELY casein-dominant, much more than any casein-dominant infant formula. This is the reason why it is marketed as TODDLER formula, and not just because the company wants to promote infant breastfeading like they say. Casein makes babies constipated, while whey does just the opposite. The proteins in Baby's Only are 18% whey and 82% casein, exactly like cow milk, therefore it is NOT suitable for infants (for the record, breast milk contains 90% whey/10% casein in early lactation, 60/40 in mature milk and 50/50 in late lactation).
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Yes u can give him. This is for crawler baby. So anybody can start it from crawling stage or 8 months old. If your son is 20 months old he should be ok. In their age they suppose to eat everything like us. If he likes cereal on his milk then he gonna like it
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Hi Debra, This was the only bottle that my 4 month old breast fed baby would take. It still wasn't an easy transition since he had previously been only breast fed. We left him at my in-laws house over night and went "cold turkey" switching him to the bottle. Then my husband did all the following feedings for a couple weeks by bottle while I pumped. A hard transition... but I don't think we could have done it without the comotomo bottle.
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Hi Abbie,I did a lot of research before I decided to use Baby's Only toddler formula. I wondered the same thing, because I was looking to switch my daughter at 4 months as well. I read on many different websites, including their own. that they label their formula "toddler formula" because as a company they feel that the best milk for babies is breast milk. Here is a quote from their website:"Breast milk is the best organic choice. Baby's Only Organic® is labeled a toddler formula to promote breast milk as the best first option. Following breast milk, parents can continue providing organic nutrition using Baby's Only Organic® formula. For a baby less than 12-months, use as directed by a healthcare professional. " Hi Abbie,I did a lot of research before I decided to use Baby's Only toddler formula. I wondered the same thing, because I was looking to switch my daughter at 4 months as well. I read on many different websites, including their own. that they label their formula "toddler formula" because as a company they feel that the best milk for babies is breast milk. Here is a quote from their website:"Breast milk is the best organic choice. Baby's Only Organic® is labeled a toddler formula to promote breast milk as the best first option. Following breast milk, parents can... » Read More Hi Abbie,I did a lot of research before I decided to use Baby's Only toddler formula. I wondered the same thing, because I was looking to switch my daughter at 4 months as well. I read on many different websites, including their own. that they label their formula "toddler formula" because as a company they feel that the best milk for babies is breast milk. Here is a quote from their website:"Breast milk is the best organic choice. Baby's Only Organic® is labeled a toddler formula to promote breast milk as the best first option. Following breast milk, parents can continue providing organic nutrition using Baby's Only Organic® formula. For a baby less than 12-months, use as directed by a healthcare professional. " « Show Less
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My grandson is only 1o months old, I have been using it since he turned 5 months. I have been impressed with it so far. My daughter purchased another brand and likes mine much better.
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It can totally be added to formula! I've done it that way with both my boys. In order to make sure they get it I like to add it to just a little formula in one bottle and feed that first to make sure they get it, then feed the rest in another bottle.
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Hi all I can say is I wish I would of taken this from day one at the hospital. It took my. About two to three days for it to start working full on. I don't have to supplement with formula anymore. My son is 4 1/2 months 18 lb 27. The dr told me I could start to try baby cerial but I haven't had the need to feed him baby food yet he's gets all he needs from me. I'll wait till 6 months but this capsules are really worth it. Tell her not to get discouraged. Pump for 10 min 2 to 3 times a day or just let the baby eat anytime the baby wants and for as long. I'm passed that stage of him nursing every 1 1/2 to 2 hr. Now it's more like every 3 to 4 hrs. It's hard in the start and that's why most mothers give up. But keep up the nursing and pumping and take these supplants and she will be happy she did.
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possibly due to the fact that this supplementation formula is intended to use sparingly and thus result in your baby craving larger amounts of breastmilk which is healthier. I didn't use this formula until my daughter was 6 months old, but I didn't worry about her not getting enough of the supplementation milk as she was almost off the charts with her weight. If your going to supplement more than a few times a day I would use something else just to make sure your baby is getting enough...especially if your LO is not on solid food yet:)
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Hello Wing E. Leung, The following is from Abbott Company: Thank you for contacting Abbott Nutrition. We appreciate your interest in our Similac(R) Infant formulas! We recommend using our powder products within one month of opening to ensure the highest quality product. Vitamins and fatty acids in the powder formulas begin to degrade over time because of the exposure to air once the product has been opened. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Wendy Consumer Relations Abbott Nutrition About 1 month, 30 days. I hope this helps you. Sincerely, Steve Hello Wing E. Leung, The following is from Abbott Company: Thank you for contacting Abbott Nutrition. We appreciate your interest in our Similac(R) Infant formulas! We recommend using our powder products within one month of opening to ensure the highest quality product. Vitamins and fatty acids in the powder formulas begin to degrade over time because of the exposure to air once the product has been opened. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely,... » Read More Hello Wing E. Leung, The following is from Abbott Company: Thank you for contacting Abbott Nutrition. We appreciate your interest in our Similac(R) Infant formulas! We recommend using our powder products within one month of opening to ensure the highest quality product. Vitamins and fatty acids in the powder formulas begin to degrade over time because of the exposure to air once the product has been opened. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Wendy Consumer Relations Abbott Nutrition About 1 month, 30 days. I hope this helps you. Sincerely, Steve « Show Less
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It is on can. I found that most of them have real good date. But look out for the newborn formula, i got some from a company on here called ABC. It was close to out of date. Other than that, i have had no problem with the dates.
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Newborn to six months or so is best. If they don't use it from a newborn, they may not like it.
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I have never heard of any formula concerns, but I plan to do some research after reading your question. I have been using this product for almost a year (vanilla only), in fact I get it shipped automatically every month and I have never had a problem or noticed any differences.
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Babies will start having more formula as they grow. I got the bigger size (8 oz I think) when my baby was four months. I would suggest to get the biggest bottle
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I only used formula with it. It always worked fine. After about 3 or 4 weeks it is time for a new one. But it is intended for a one time use, so 3 or 4 weeks of use is not too bad. My baby used it all the entire time she was breastfeeding.
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Depending upon the age of your son I wouldn't as a safety (smothering/choking...) concern. I would recommend asking your pediatrician.
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my son is 5 months old and he's above average with his height and I still use this . I think it should be great till he's at least 1 year of age ..
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Hi Abbie, I did a lot of research before I decided to use Baby's Only toddler formula. I wondered the same thing, because I was looking to switch my daughter at 4 months as well. I read on many different websites, including their own. that they label their formula "toddler formula" because as a company they feel that the best milk for babies is breast milk. Here is a quote from their website: "Breast milk is the best organic choice. Baby's Only Organic is labeled a toddler formula to promote breast milk as the best first option. Following breast milk, parents can continue providing organic nutrition using Baby's Only Organic formula. For a baby less than 12-months, use as directed by a healthcare professional. "