Formula Question - Homestead,PA

I don't think that it's an issue as far as harming the baby or making the baby constipated ~ I know my friend Jodi had trouble getting her son to take the powder because it tasted different...she ended up having to go back to the "pre made" stuff because her son didn't like the taste of the powder.

Jodi also told me that she would have started with the powder if she had known it would be an issue ~ she said it's easier to carry and easier to use. :)

Good luck!

The formula should be the same makeup whether it is the concentrated liquid or the powder. My kids were the opposite. They had the powder but on a few occassions when we were traveling, it was necessary to use the concentrated liquid. There was never a problem switching back and forth as long as it was the same brand. If we had to switch brands for some reason, they would occassionally have a day or so where their bowels adjusted. They were usually on either the Walmart/Sam's Club brand or the Enfamil. If we switched to the Similac they would have problems with harder stools (but not quite constipation). If we switched to the Carnation Good Start, they would have much softer stools (but not diarhea). After a few days, they would even out some.

For the most part, all of the formulas are the same. There are a few minor differences but they are all FDA regulated and have to have the same basic makeup. With my daughter, after a few months, I switched her to the Walmart brand. With my son, we went with the Sam's Club brand. I checked the labels on all of them looking for the best for my child at the cheapest price. They were all comparable on what was in them. Price was another thing. The Sam's Club brand had much more formula in the can for about $10 less than the name brands at the cheaper Sam's Club price.

Good luck.

No sweetie. Powered formula won't make her constipated. She will get the same nourishment as concentrated canned formula. Powered formula is the cheapest you can get. And it's alos the easiest to get the formula stains out of the baby clothes! BONUS! LOL

Love and light,
J. L.

my son who was both breastfed and formula fed was on the powdered formula and it never constipated him. He weaned off breastmilk at 9 months old and was on straight powdered formula until he turned one. We used the powdered becuase it lasted longer than the canned. Also it was easier to use you just put water bottles in the diaper bag and the a can of the powdered and instant formula when you needed it. no heating or anything. Unless she has problems with her bowels you should be fine. Make sure you get the same brand as you have been using though that may make a difference. We also used (well i cant remeber the brand right now) We had WIC also so its the normal brand they give you. Also i think if you call the WIC office they may be able to give you more formula if you need it. I am not sure though but i do remember my sister telling me that. It wouldnt hurt to call. Good Luck