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i had bought the powder formula for my lil girl but she basically refuses to drink it so i went out and got the pre-made formula from walmart and she loves it. i'm just wondering, what is really the difference?? they are the exact same kind of formula. i dunno maybe i'm doin something wrong?? |
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I breastfeed so I really dont know but maybe it is the water they use or maybe they use more or less water. I really couldnt tell ya. ______________________ @~>~~Jenny♥Juan=Jenelle~~<~@ In ♥ Since 2006 유 ♥ 웃 = 유 One Happy Family Since 2008 |
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Did you know that powdered formula is not sterile in the can, so is not recommended at all for babies under one month of age, or for any baby at risk of infections? The manufacturers do not tell you this, but there have been babies who got very sick from the Enterobacter sakazakii bacteria found in powered formula. I would stay with the concentrate or ready to feed if you must use formula.
Enterobacter sakazakii, a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium, is a rare cause of invasive infection with high death rates in neonates (1,2). This report summarizes the investigation of a fatal infection associated with E. sakazakii in a hospitalized neonate, which indicated that the infection was associated with the presence of the organism in commercial powdered formula fed to the infant. The implicated batch of formula has been recalled by the manufacturer. Clinicians should be aware of the potential risk for infection from use of nonsterile enteral formula in the neonatal health-care setting. (from http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5114a1.htm) FDA urges health care providers to report adverse events associated with the use of infant formulas as soon as possible to FDA's MedWatch program by calling their toll-free number (1-800-332-1088) or through the Internet (http://www.fda.gov/medwatch). Healthcare providers should report invasive disease in infants due to E. sakazakii, particularly bloodstream infection or meningitis with onset in the healthcare setting, to CDC's Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (1-800-893-0485). At the current time, FDA is determining if additional specific measures may be needed to assure the safe use of dried infant formulas in neonatal intensive care settings or by other vulnerable infant populations, and will communicate additional recommendations if and when they become available. (from http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/inf-ltr3.html) |
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All formula that is approved by the FDA should have the same nutrition in it. If your daughter perfers the pre-made then I'd go with that. Babies usually pick their formula in a way, some like certain kinds and others don't. If its easy on your baby and she isn't being fussy/gasy/spitty after feeding then I'd say she's doing good with it. If you are unsure you should talk to your Pediatrician about it. There are so many options when picking out formula its pretty overwhelming. ______________________ Jenn- Mommy to Hunter & Liev, Wife to Brian Doula & Student Midwife |
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The premade is safer then the powered can. Some babies just prefer certain tastes over others. |
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i gave premade to my daughter as well..and maybe it's because the put the exact amount..idk..but when its powdered it seems like its thicker than premade.. |
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Avery liked both the premade and the powdered. However she definately showed a preference to Similac over Enfamil. |
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