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Microwave Safe and BPA
I sometimes feel that I am on a soap box regarding BPA, but in my opinion it is important. Our goal here is to help parents save money on baby formula. To the extent that baby formula or baby bottles may pose a risk that can be avoided, I want to let you know. With [...]
Good Start with Natural Cultures
In earlier posts, I commented that we used Good Start with Natural Cultures and that we could get it regularly at about $14.99 per can. The question came up where can you get it for that price, without having to go through ebay? Here you go. When its on sale, like now, the 6 pack [...]
The Right Baby Formula
Picking the Right Baby Formula Packaging If you thought I was going to tell you to pick Enfamil over Similac, sorry about that. Choosing the right brand and formulation depends on your baby and his or her unique needs. If your baby is having issues, or you have concerns you should consult your pediatrician. Otherwise, [...]
Never Dilute Baby Formula
Never water down baby formula to save money. Diluting baby formula is UNSAFE and cause serious injury to your baby. Diluting baby formula with water can kill your baby.
Organic Baby Formula
All baby formula contains sugar because it is a necessary in the digestive process. However, Similac Organic formula has recently come under scrutiny because one of its ingredients is pure cane sugar. Now, no one is suggesting that the ingredient is not organic or dangerous the concern appears to be that this will lead to childhood obesity.
Bottle Feeding Issues
Find out what a panel of moms said were there common issues with bottle feeding and one of the solutions that they used. It may surprise you.
Elecare Infant Formula
Elecare Formula We had a lot of response to the post on Elecare Formula. So, I wanted to see if I could answer some questions about Elecare Infant formula. Why is Elecare more expensive than most baby formula? Elecare is a specialty formula designed for babies with food allergies or other digestive problems like EGID, [...]
ABCs of Formula Feeding
Basics of Formula Feeding I remember when the hospital sent us home with our first son. I could not believe that they were going to let us out of that hospital to care for that tiny, helpless baby. What kind of people would do that to a child? Like most everyone else, we were petrified [...]
BPA Study Flawed
False Sense of Security – BPA have previously posted about my concern over BPA and its health risks, as wells BPA free alternatives. Although the FDA has given the all-clear to BPA use, that decision is coming under significant fire. Some members of Congress have questioned the FDA for hiring a private consulting group, with [...]
Iron in Baby Formula
Baby Formula with Iron Should I feed my baby a formula with iron? According to the experts, if you cannot breastfeed or need to supplement, then you should provide your baby with an iron fortified formula. Source There is good evidence that iron deficiency in the first years adversely affects an infant’s brain development. So [...]