Enfamil Next Step Formula? - Dunedin,FL

I used it with my second child from 9-12 mos. It seemed ok. We did not have any problems with weight or tummy aches.

I used it with my daughter when she was around 9-10 months and she did fine. I also changed her over at 12 months on whole milk. The Next Step was great because it was cheaper:)

My kids were both breast fed and then put on to NEXT STEP. My pedi and I discussed it, and because it is higher in calories, vitamins and a few other slight differences - it is also better tasting - it was an easier transition from the breast. We used it from 8 months to 11 and then began to mix it with whole milk until each child was 1 when we had completed the transition. I personally, thought it was great. In addition, my husband works in pharmaceutics and through our research we found that the Target version of the NEXT STEP is literally IDENTICAL to enfamil in every way and only $12 per can.

I see that you pretty much have the formula issue resolved but thought I would write and suggest giving something other than cow's milk when your little one reaches one year old. Cow's milk has become somewhat controversial in regards to human health and many many research studies have now been perfomed stating that we now know more than we used to years ago about the true benefits/risks. In general it is best for cow babies, rather than our little humans :-)

If you are concerned with him getting the added vitamins and calcium, these things are in MANY of the regular foods you eat, therefore you can give him all the great nutrition with a balanced healthy diet and avoid all the 'junk' and 'yuck' that you wouldn't want that is found in cows milk. Many families nowadays don't even incorporate cows milk into their childs diet because of knowing more than our parents did years ago. The only ones still pushing milk is the dairy Council!

Almond milk and rice milk are great alternatives, and since he will just be starting out with something other than formula, he won't care...except that it tastes diff than his formula!

http://www.rense.com/general26/milk.htm

Best wishes! I wish someone had at least offered me this info to consider with my first born...I know better and can make better decisions with my 7 mo old now :-)

This is just my opinion but I think the whole "next step" formulas are the formula maker's way of keeping their business a little bit longer. According to my kid's pediatrician, there is no nutritional reason to move from regular formula to a "next step" version. I have been introducing solid food and regular whole milk to my now 11mth old daughter for almost 2mths now. When I first began the new introductions, it was only a little bit at a time but I steadily increased as she got older. I did the same thing with my now 3yr old son and they were both completely on whole milk at 11 1/2 mths. This is just my opinion but I would save your money just stick with good, nutritious fruits and vegetables and that will give them ALL the nutrients they need!! Good luck!!

i starteed my son on emfamil next step when he turned 1. my ped. said it was fine to give, but is really wasting your money, that milk was good. being that he was our first child we wanted to do everything just perfect, make sure he got all the nutrients he needed. let me just say, that it was hard to get him to drink the milk once he had the next step. he is now 21/2 and just started to drink it a couple of months ago. believe me they know the difference in the formula and the milk. we didn't give it to our daughter when she was old enough and she drinks milk just fine.

If you are going to give your child milk when she turns a year old then I would just keep her on her regular formula. What is the point of changing her? Just keep her on what works best with her. I know someone who put their child on next step and the baby got real sick. Not to say that is what is going to happen but if you are going to do the milk at 12 months what are a couple more month's with her regualr formula.

R. J.

Hi V.,
I made this transition to the Next Step Form. its almost the same as the original except ir has more of some of the vitmans, etc. Don't feel bad my Daughter is a tank. She just weighed in @ 30 lbs. & she is very tall. I aslo plan to switch to Cow's milk If I have left over I plan to migrate her over progressely. Maybe Form AM & Pm before bed to fill up the belly & do Cow's during the day. Hope that helps.
B.

Yes, our dr. gave the OK too, if we wanted to switch, and gave samples. (Our daughter is 10 mos.) She said it's higher in calcium & Vit D. There are a few other slight differences you can read on the label.
One misconception though is that it's significantly cheaper... The scoop is larger for Next Step so the same size can makes less formula--188oz to 172oz I think. Ounce for ounce it's not much different in price.

Hi V.,
I gave it to my daughter when she was 9months old, but she was barely 14lbs at that point. But, to be honest... my pediatrician said it wasn't neccesary. I did because for some reason I thought it would be better and maybe give her more of what she needed. My pediatrician explained to me that he wasn't against it by any means, but that giving her normal formula was just as beneficial, so the next step wasn't neccesary. I have a little boy now (17months) and I opted not to give it to him. Not for any specific reason. This pediatrician (which was different from the first pediatrician, bc since my daughter was young we have from MI to FL)said the same thing. He explained to me that he didn't think it was any better than normal formula, but IF I wanted to give it to him... I could. I really feel like it's a personal choice. Whatever you feel most comfortable with is the best choice for you. You can't make a wrong choice here. Good Luck!