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SweetTooth
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Lauren
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What is the deal with toddler formula?
I just got a sample in the mail, is this just a way for formula companies to make more $$?
Are you supposed to give that instead of cow's milk, is that the idea?
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Superkat
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Re: What is the deal with toddler formula?
It more closely resembles cow's milk but with added iron or something. We had a hard time weaning my son off formula because of digestive issues and we used the toddler formula mixed with milk for a while.
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| Posted 12/4/09 3:27 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: What is the deal with toddler formula?
I don't really think anyone uses it
Well, I think if a ped recommends it b/c of an underweight child or poor nutrition, then maybe
ETA-I have a can too if you want it, and it is newer b/c it is from when I signed my SIL up and my nephew is 18 mos
Message edited 12/4/2009 3:31:10 PM.
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| Posted 12/4/09 3:28 PM |
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kerrycec03
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Kerry
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Re: What is the deal with toddler formula?
good post, I just got a sample too. I may hang on to it so I don't have to buy more formula.
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Xelindrya
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Re: What is the deal with toddler formula?
I know some feel its a good way to continue to give them DHA
Frankly it seemed a waste to me. My pedi said it wasnt necessary as she transitioned to milk well (even considering those first few weeks of trial/error).
So yeah I think its a $$ thing.
ETA: That said... we used ours! figured it was better than throwing it away! hahaha
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| Posted 12/4/09 3:29 PM |
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Shorty
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Re: What is the deal with toddler formula?
i know someone using it bc DD is underweight and had digestion problems with cows milk.
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| Posted 12/4/09 3:30 PM |
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ddunne2
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Doreen
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Re: What is the deal with toddler formula?
Marketing ploy by formula companies to keep you as a customer for longer than 12 months. 
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| Posted 12/4/09 3:39 PM |
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eddiesmommy
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Re: What is the deal with toddler formula?
Posted by ddunne2
Marketing ploy by formula companies to keep you as a customer for longer than 12 months.
i agree
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| Posted 12/4/09 3:40 PM |
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cjik
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Re: What is the deal with toddler formula?
Posted by ddunne2
Marketing ploy by formula companies to keep you as a customer for longer than 12 months.
ITA. An absolute waste of $$$, unless there is some nutrional reason why your child will do better with the formula than milk, but I don't know anyone who uses it.
Milk only costs around $4 a gallon--I was thrilled to not have to shell out so much for formula once the time came.
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| Posted 12/4/09 3:41 PM |
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hdrd0411
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Re: What is the deal with toddler formula?
It is actually for 2 reasons ; for formula companies to make more money but to help toddlers with poor eating habits get the nutrition they are lacking - and continue DHA
I actually keep a can in my house and use it for these reasons
- have no milk in the house and I am too lazy to go to the store
- going to be out all day and can't pack milk
-when my son eats poorly
-a few times a week to get some DHA in
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| Posted 12/4/09 4:35 PM |
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