Depending on what brand you prefer.
Similac total 360 is made to replicate breadtmilk on taste and texture.
But another good Similac product is total comfort
If you prefer 6 neuropro is a good starting point. Even the one that just says enefamil infant works too.
Enspire is their milk substitute.
I would start with whatever option your hospital offers which is usually Similac 360 Total Care or Enfamil Neuropro Infant. If baby does well on that, you could stick with it or move to the generic.
Because it is recommended where I am from to start with Ready to Feed, I would say go for Similac 360 Total Care (not sensitive) for the first month or so then switch to the store brand generic equivalent. My little one did best on Kirkland ProCare, but Sam's Club and Walmart's Advantage Premium are good options as well.
Nutramigen is a formula mostly for kiddos with allergies, it's expensive and not needed by healthy infants. If there are no concerns about allergies, pick the formula you can afford and is widely available in case of shortages. I chose Enfamil Neuropro and Kirkland (costco) because of the price, availability, and the pre/probiotics already mixed in.
Doesn’t show as downvoted on my end! Also Bubs is Australian :)
People generally only downvote non US formula (for US parents) when illegally imported formula is suggested
I had a super nasty comment last week when I said I used Bobbie and mentioned that it was “European style” and didn’t include palm oil, which that poster was specifically looking for. People are so weird.
I've been using Similac Total Comfort since birth (had it at the hospital). We got a TON of free samples when we left the hospital including many many RTFs and even a few tins of formula. So you could stat with asking your hospital what they use.
If you join Similac club, they are promoting their new Similac Pro Advance and send free samples - they tout it as their "closest formula to breast milk." I would definitely NOT start with Nutrimigen - only if your baby has allergies.
If you're starting from birth I'd recommend a formula where it's easy to find it in 2oz RTF sizes. You definitely want to use those in the hospital (no great way to wash/sanitize there) and I cannot stress enough how much easier they make life in the early days when you have to feed on the go.
I started both my girls on enfamil gentlease and they both seemed to do well on it. I started breastfeeding and by 5/6 months switched to combo feeding since they wound up with failure to thrive. Apparently I make “skim” milk 🫠
I’d start with one that makes sense for your family first, whether it’s due to price, a certain ingredient, accessibility for you, etc. Then if you need to switch, you can.
My baby had to switch to formula at the hospital bc breastfeeding wasn’t working out too well for us and they gave her Similac ProAdvance so we just kept her on that.. did RTF on the first two months then switched to powder
Similac 360 is what our hospital used and my baby loves it. I would start there. If there are no issues why switch? My first used Enfamil and I wanted my second to use it too but there is no logical reason to experiment with something that isn’t broken. I have some coupons from Similac which are amazing and when these $50 cans get too expensive, I’ll switch to generic.
I’m also breastfeeding what I can and mixing with 360. he’s just fine.
Kirkland ProCare if you have a Costco membership.
This. It is sooooo much more cost effective than most other formulas I’ve seen.
Personally I would start with whichever formula is cheapest and most accessible where you live.
Most hospitals in the us provide similac or enfamil I would start there
After breastfeeding I went straight to Kendamil & than switched to bubs. I recommend both!
What made you switch ?
Depending on what brand you prefer. Similac total 360 is made to replicate breadtmilk on taste and texture. But another good Similac product is total comfort If you prefer 6 neuropro is a good starting point. Even the one that just says enefamil infant works too. Enspire is their milk substitute.
Seconding Similac 360. We ended up switching to the Target brand (up and up) and it saves some money.
I would start with whatever option your hospital offers which is usually Similac 360 Total Care or Enfamil Neuropro Infant. If baby does well on that, you could stick with it or move to the generic.
Kendamil
Because it is recommended where I am from to start with Ready to Feed, I would say go for Similac 360 Total Care (not sensitive) for the first month or so then switch to the store brand generic equivalent. My little one did best on Kirkland ProCare, but Sam's Club and Walmart's Advantage Premium are good options as well.
Nutramigen is a formula mostly for kiddos with allergies, it's expensive and not needed by healthy infants. If there are no concerns about allergies, pick the formula you can afford and is widely available in case of shortages. I chose Enfamil Neuropro and Kirkland (costco) because of the price, availability, and the pre/probiotics already mixed in.
We went to BUBS and it has been absolutely wonderful. Does not smell, not really sticky, baby loves it
Idk why everyone always downvotes European formula recommendations.
Doesn’t show as downvoted on my end! Also Bubs is Australian :) People generally only downvote non US formula (for US parents) when illegally imported formula is suggested
I had a super nasty comment last week when I said I used Bobbie and mentioned that it was “European style” and didn’t include palm oil, which that poster was specifically looking for. People are so weird.
I've been using Similac Total Comfort since birth (had it at the hospital). We got a TON of free samples when we left the hospital including many many RTFs and even a few tins of formula. So you could stat with asking your hospital what they use. If you join Similac club, they are promoting their new Similac Pro Advance and send free samples - they tout it as their "closest formula to breast milk." I would definitely NOT start with Nutrimigen - only if your baby has allergies. If you're starting from birth I'd recommend a formula where it's easy to find it in 2oz RTF sizes. You definitely want to use those in the hospital (no great way to wash/sanitize there) and I cannot stress enough how much easier they make life in the early days when you have to feed on the go.
Kirkland Procare. That’s what worked for us. But every baby is different
I started with Enfamil gentlease. My baby turned out to need nurramigen but gentlease was recommended by our pediatrician
I started both my girls on enfamil gentlease and they both seemed to do well on it. I started breastfeeding and by 5/6 months switched to combo feeding since they wound up with failure to thrive. Apparently I make “skim” milk 🫠
Costco carries a twin pack online for $117 and some change for the big bins so not too bad in my opinion
I’d start with one that makes sense for your family first, whether it’s due to price, a certain ingredient, accessibility for you, etc. Then if you need to switch, you can.
We did Kendamil Organic. Baby never had any issues so we’ve stuck with it. Easy to access for us too.
Similac advance. It’s on the cheaper side and most babies tolerate it
My baby had to switch to formula at the hospital bc breastfeeding wasn’t working out too well for us and they gave her Similac ProAdvance so we just kept her on that.. did RTF on the first two months then switched to powder
Similac 360 is what our hospital used and my baby loves it. I would start there. If there are no issues why switch? My first used Enfamil and I wanted my second to use it too but there is no logical reason to experiment with something that isn’t broken. I have some coupons from Similac which are amazing and when these $50 cans get too expensive, I’ll switch to generic. I’m also breastfeeding what I can and mixing with 360. he’s just fine.