Enfamil vs. Similac

Posted on July 17, 2007 in Health & Safety, Products & Other Cool Things by little mochi

Why is it that once your baby starts on one brand of formula, it’s not recommended that you switch?  I went to my doctor’s for a check up yesterday and the lady was going to give me free formula samples.  She asked which formula our baby was taking.  “Enfamil,” I answered.  She looked around the office and said that she was out of Enfamil and had only Similac left.  Same thing with the pediatrician.  We went for our first check up last week and he gave us some Enfamil powder after we told him our baby was taking Enfamil.

Is there even a difference between the two?  And why do they have to stick to one brand of formula?  I guess I can understand if the doctor wants to make sure if the baby has any allergic reactions and it’s much easier to tell if the baby sticks to one formula.  Less variables to deal with. 



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