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Follow on Formulas - I need the cold hard facts

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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 10:49

Hi Mums

DD has been on S26Gold formula and when she turned 6 months I started her on S26Gold Follow on Formula, but this was in Oz. She didn't seem to mind the change. Back home in Dubai now I bought the S26Gold Follow on which has had a name change it seems to Promil Gold. She turned her nose at it yesterday, so I didn't force it. This morning I gave it to her again, and while she drank the usual amount she does for her 7am bottle, she had 2 small little vomits, small as in maybe a tablespoon size amount each time.

So, if she really doesn't like it or it just doesn't agree with her then I would like to keep her on the first formula she was on. Thing is, in my opinion the follow on formula is there for a reason. I have read many times on EW that some mums believe its just a marketing scam and that the follow on formula is no different. But if I am to put her back on the first formula then I want to and need to know if this really IS ok? Is there any actual facts to prove the follow on formula is not needed? Or should I just persevere and continue with the new follow on formula and see what happens?

Thanks!

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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 20:30
Thanks everyone! The Promil formula is vanilla flavored and I think thats why DD doesn't like it. The S26Gold Follow On Formula in Oz is not vanilla flavored, which is why I reckon she didn't mind it. Its so annoying how the same product is so different in each country. Anyway... moving on.. Thanks for those links, BFC!! They are wonderful and I will have a good read over them later on with a cuppa. ;) Thanks again everyone! :)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 19:23
I've got a range of articles - hopefully they will help. http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/startingsolids/follow-on-milk/ : "My baby's just started her first foods. Does she need follow-on milk too?" (Answer: no) http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/formulafeed/formulafeed_starting.html# (most [children'> do not need to change to follow-up formulas) http://www.nhs.uk/planners/birthtofive/pages/different-infant-formula.aspx ("Research has found no clear benefit from its use") http://www.babymilkaction.org/pdfs/followonmilk04a.pdf "Follow-on formulas: why they are not necessary and should not be promoted" - looks mainly at the legal issue but mentions the iron and the extra sugar issues. "The nutritional need for follow-on milks remains a mystery. The commercial advantage is clear." And finally this article looks at the iron issue, but also addresses the whey-casein ratio issue. http://www.analyticalarmadillo.co.uk/2010/08/breastfeeding-q-ask-armadillo.html Hope this helps you make a decision you're comfortable with! xx
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 17:33
My DS was on S26 Gold form birth, then Promil gold and now Progress Gold (he is 2 and still on formula!!!). If your DD is 6months old you could wait another few weeks before re-introducing the follow on milk. You could start by mixing it with S26 maybe one or two scoops per bottle (half S26 half promil) and see how she likes it. I know that S26 is the same as SMA in the UK and when we were there last summer and I ran out of our "Dubai" milk and bought SMA the ingrediants were all the same except that the one from here has added Vanilla!! I'm sure that is why DS has SUCH a sweet tooth and refuses to drink cow's milk. If I were you I wouldn't worry about it too much, especially if your DD is not too keen on the milk.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 16:43
"From birth" formulas are more similar to breastmilk. I think follow-on formulas are maybe more filling but I'm not sure they could be considered to be better for your child. I have heard that the "from birth" ones are healthier.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 13:29
a friend of mine had same problem with the promil Gold since the smell seems to also be not that amazing and her daughter always vomited a bit after drinking it, than she changed to aptamil which is going great and after one year onwards aptamil will be called Milupa but I am not sure since I never really used any
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 12:26
Thank you both so much! I am just really confused about what to do. I am not keen on changing brands either as the S26Gold has always worked well for DD. Your posts make a lot of sense, and BFC, if you can find any info on this that would be so much appreciated. If its 'not' necessary than I'd be more comfortable sticking to what she happily drinks. Thanks again ;)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 12:23
Follow on formula *is* different, but it is *not* necessary. As per Dubai Cats quote, it is up to individual caregivers whether they choose to give it. It is typically not available in countries where there are no restrictions on the advertising of infant formula. I did not use it as my ff LO didn't like it; we stuck with the "stage 1" until she started drinking cows' milk sometime between the age of one and two iirc. I can hunt out some cold hard facts when I'm at home later. xx
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 11:35
I t[i'>hink[/i'> the follow-on formula has extra 'bits' in it that the from birth one doesn't. Maybe extra iron? When DS had rotavirus at the beginning of the year, the only non-lactose formula the doctor had was from birth so he recommended we find one that was from six months. Having said that, the Aptamil non-lactose says from birth on the tin and I couldn't find a follow-on one. AP will know - she's my go-to expert for all things BF and formula! :D ETA: I just found this on an Australian site www.health.vic.gov.au but it's from 2007; Follow on formula Follow on formula are available for all of the 3 major protein types i.e. cow milk, soy and goat milk. These are marketed for children over 6 months of age, as they have a relatively higher protein and mineral and lower carbohydrate content than human milk. Parental choice rather than nutritional need largely dictate their use. <em>edited by DubaiCat on 21/05/2011</em>
 
 

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