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01-17-2013 at 8:00 AM
kdg31684
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Have you ever switched back and forth between formula brands?

I use target brand similac sensitive and have switched back and forth between name brand and generic to use up samples with no problems.  But I recieved some enfamil samples and am wondering if I could use those without causing issues.  Anyone done this?
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01-17-2013 at 8:44 AM
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Ive only switched between enfamil brands. I don't know if its worth taking the chance of upset tummy and what not just to use up some samples?? What I do with the sample packets is keep them in the diaper bag for emergencies...in case I forget to bring a bottle.
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01-17-2013 at 8:55 AM
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I wouldn't be switching back and forth all the time to just use up samples. Donate them to a local women's shelter so you know they will be put to good use. 
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01-17-2013 at 11:25 AM
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Our pediatrician said not to switch back and forth.  If you need to switch once, that's fine, but don't go back and forth.  

I agree with pp and donate your samples. 
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01-17-2013 at 12:11 PM
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I had called my LO doc and she told me not to switch between brands.
 
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01-17-2013 at 3:13 PM
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Thanks guys. I kinda figured.  I'll be sure to donate, formula gets expensive.
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01-17-2013 at 5:17 PM
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I ran out of the Gerber one we had, and I started using the Enfamil one we have for a back up. He took it fine, but it upset his stomach a little bit. I think my LO is fine.
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I've mainly used Similac b/c I have a ton of samples however I like the Enfamil travel packets that come in 4 oz increments so I keep those in our diaper bag and I also used them last weekend when we went on a short trip to Florida. We're going back next weekend and I plan to use them then also - they are great on the plane. I haven't seen any issues in LO with doing this.
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