Reddit mentions: The best baby formulas

I hate to be a debbie downer but I've wasted so much money on Vitamin C pills and then learned from a doctor friend that they actually have no medical benefit- all placebo. WebMD, while not the most reliable source- says that "After reviewing 60 years of clinical research, they found that when taken after a cold starts, vitamin C supplements do not make a cold shorter or less severe. When taken daily, vitamin C very slightly shortened cold duration -- by 8% in adults and by 14% in children". Not tryina throw shade, just tryina help ya'll save money haha!

He said the best thing you can do to stay healthy in these marathon sitations is stay as hydrated as possible. I think pedialyte powder is the sweetest way to do that with a ton of electrolytes to boot. Also makes shitty festival water taste way better! Good luck friends- see you all there :)

I'm so sorry :( I am in a similar situation right now, but something I find that helps a little with the pain is to force yourself to sit up (for about 15 minutes; it seems to help to redistribute the swelling to your thighs and legs), making sure you have your blankets wrapped around you so you stay warm. Gentle stretches (roll your head (gently!) in a circular motion to get those kinks out of your neck) and try to lift your arms above your head. If you can do it, are there any easy-to-digest leftovers in your fridge that you can reheat in your microwave?

One thing that has helped me is Neocate jr, which is easy to absorb, since it is all absorbed in the small intestine, which is super helpful if your kidneys are leaking protein. A low-residue formula like Neocate reduces a lot of the work the kidneys have to do. Warm up some water in the microwave (not too hot), add a few scoops (check the label for dosing info). The Unflavored version (which I recommend) doesn't taste great, but it will get you through until you feel a little stronger.
Order here:
http://www.amazon.com/Neocate-Junior-Unflavored-14-1-Case/dp/B00P6ZNBIW

Also, if you have any baby food hanging around, eat that. (I like sweet potatoes and apple).

Fatigue can be a real monster. Try to get some food in you as soon as possible so you don't grow weaker, but only eat as much as feels comfortable. Don't try to shove things down :)

/hugs and squeezes

1. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LMOJFQC
   
   
2. I took Reglan a couple times, but mostly I was on Zofran. The side effect list was much less scary (constipation was the worst part), and Zofran was able to keep me drinking liquids. Ask about that if the Reglan isn't working on its own. It took both of them to get me through the worst period of HG. It's my understanding (might be wrong) that Reglan helps you digest food faster, so when you do vomit a fair bit has already made it into your intestines and is safe from being ejected. Zofran actually prevents the nausea and vomiting to some extent.
   
   
3. I was eating/keeping down less than 1000 calories a day from 5 weeks til about 12 weeks. As long as you're keeping down enough liquids to keep your pee lightly colored or clear, you're doing ok. If you can't even keep liquids down, do not be afraid to go in for IV fluids. I had to do so twice.
   
   
4. Popsicles. Get popsicle molds and fill them with fruit juice. They'll calm your stomach a bit and get fluid AND calories into you. Also https://www.amazon.com/Pedialyte-Freezer-Pops-Assorted-Flavors/dp/B0108UXDNW are pretty amazing for keeping you hydrated with the right electrolyte balance while not tasting of ass. However, I'd advise trying to find that locally rather than buying online, since they don't seem to survive shipping well.
   
   I hope you feel better soon! HG sucks!

I've never seen Gatorade inside. You might be able to find coconut water at some of the food/drink stands, but I can't remember coming across it. I buy a box of these and take 2 into the fest with me. Tiny, easy to mix in a water bottle or camelbak, and definitely taste yummy when rolling. 2 of these should be plenty for a day.

Wishlist : My baby in California - Because my flair is to another list of mine.

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• Diapers - Size 3
  
• Wipes - Gentle Care
  
• Formula - Earth's Best
  
• NUK - Bottles
  
• Nipples - Medium Flow
  
• Tommee Tippee - Binkies
  
• Burt's Bees Baby Bee - Calming Shampoo & Body Wash
  
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  My little baby will be four months old on the 6th. I miss him so much. He is going to be needing diapers the most very soon. I would appreciate any help. Please.
  
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My daughter had some dairy issues when she was a baby. We used this formula with great success: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079646ZPM/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_s6ixCbBJ48C2M

Went from being a fussy, non-sleeping child, to a happy baby.

I don’t know if this is applicable to you, but we picked Baby’s Only Whey Protein formula, because supposedly it is very digestible and easy on the stomach for babies. We fully switched around 7 months and didn’t notice any sleep problems or tummy troubles... good luck!

To those who have formula fed - what's the best formula? I'm having trouble deciding on the best one. I was going to breast feed, but realized I'm not going to be able to so now I'm on the hunt for "nutritionally closest to breast milk" formula. I found this one and it seems to be a big hit. The price isn't horribly expensive either which is good. What are your opinions?

My wife tried like hell to breastfeed, but it just wasn't working. She pumped for a while but her supply just wasn't there - though it was no lack of trying on her part, that's for damn sure. We're using Earth's Best Organic Formula for our son and although we're not thrilled with giving him formula, he really does seem to be doing just fine and his pediatrician is very satisfied with his progress. He goes through about a can a week. On Amazon it's about $23/can but locally it seems to be about $30.

Edit: a word.

> current recommendations are to heat cold water to boiling to mix formula then allow the formula to cool down

The reason boiling water prior to mixing is recommended is that powdered formula isn't sterile. Mixing it with boiled water kills whatever bacteria has had a chance to grow. It's not an issue with the water, which is a common misconception (not that you said anything about this, just... since we're on the topic for whoever's reading). Bacterial growth is more of an issue for premature or otherwise health-compromised newborns; most healthy, full term babies will be able to digest the bacteria with little or no issue. If you're concerned, check with your pediatrician! Mine didn't stress it for my son (though we used RTF for a few weeks in the beginning because it was just plain easier), but I know others that have.

You can get around the boiling issue by bringing Ready to Feed (RTF) formula (in whatever brand you choose) with you to the hospital and using it at home until given the all clear by your pediatrician to use powder.

we used Baby's Only organic. i went pretty crazy over formula's and did a ton of research and decided on a formula from the UK because I liked their standards better. so i went with one called HiPP. but damn if shipping formula from the UK wasn't the most expensive sh*t ever. I just couldn't afford to keep doing it. So the next best one in my mind was Baby's Only.

https://www.amazon.com/Babys-Only-Organic-Formula-Packaging/dp/B00CTZMZ7U

Similac Advance and Similac Sensitive too! I just bought three big cans of Similac Advance for like $50!!

I signed up for Amazon Mom and clicked on Subscribe & Save. Formula is under Baby Food.

It comes in 4-pack boxes

Buy Pedialyte packs. They’re for sick kids, been around for ages, but have the same impact on hangovers. I know many a friend that swear by them.

Pedialyte Electrolyte Powder, Electrolyte Drink, Variety Pack, Powder Sticks, 0.3 oz (24 Count) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JO4KWAU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hIbhAbMDJ6HWZ

What is a cheap electrolyte powder sold in Germany?
In the US, the top brand is called Pedialyte:

https://www.amazon.de/Pedialyte-Large-Powder-Strawberry-Lemonade/dp/B00URXQOXM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519178841&sr=8-3&keywords=pedialyte

But I buy this cheaper version:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R8M7I58/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can buy it on Amazon or Walmart online, and I believe Whole Foods in store.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Happy-Baby-Organics-Organic-Stage-2-Milk-Based-Powder-with-Iron-Infant-Formula-21-oz-Tub/55504851

https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Baby-Organic-Formula-Prebiotics/dp/B06W52WHMQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1537395170&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=happy%2Bbaby%2Borganic&th=1

One scoop is 9 grams. You can look at the label on Amazon.

Here's my pro tip.

https://www.amazon.com/Pedialyte-Freezer-Pops-Assorted-Flavors/dp/B0108UXDNW/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1497972964&sr=8-1&keywords=pedialyte+pops

But buy them in a store, they are $6.50 at walgreens and the walgreens version is $4ish.

These should cover all your nutrients and electrolytes:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SK66I7A/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052ONXWQ/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VGCJ4I/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DFA1UZA/

Nutren and other complete nutrition supplementation is tailor made by health professionals with several decades of science and existence to back it up.

https://www.amazon.com/Earths-Best-Organic-Infant-Formula/dp/B001BM4JLC/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484437616&sr=8-2&keywords=organic%2Bformula&th=1

Hey there! Yes, definitely...saying "environmental issues" is an understatement. Of the countless things I've tested for allergies, I'm only not allergic to tea. Everything else is toxic. For about 15 yrs, even touching water would rot away my skin. Last year, even on tons of immunosuppressants, allergy shots of environmental allergens (at 1/1000 th of lowest starting dose) I still started choking. Too much to go into here, but if you're interested, here's a few posts on my blog:

• http://jeffreylin.net/2008/10/22/trading-a-life-my-story-part-1/
  
• http://jeffreylin.net/about-2/
  
  As for treatments, experimented with many ideas over the past 6+ years at Univ of Utah research hospital (also documented on blog & youtube). I'll be trying a experimental treatment in human trials that will turn off allergic reaction chain at source in immune system, but for now...
  
  Idea has been to attack each step of allergic reaction chain, so the final reaction in skin, nervous system, organs, is a trickle of what it was before. Here's what worked (in reverse order, because yours isn't as severe, reverse order is safer...less risk)
  
  

• Take several antihistamines. Body has 4 histamines, and each antihistamine only blocks 1 type, so u want to cover as many as possible. I take: cetirizine (Zyrtec), famotidine (Pepcid), and doxepin (prescription). Take before eating (or exposure to allergens, if you can)
  
  
• Take Elecare (for infants) for food [ http://amzn.to/1eFAmW6 ] in case you're allergic to anything you're eating. You may not feel it, but food allergies will weaken your system, then you break out when something stronger affects you.
  
  
• Gastrocrom (cromolyn). This thing has worked wonders for me, helped everything. Biggest factor in increasing my diet, reducing asthma, and even improving eyesight. Shortest side effects list i've ever seen. It's for mastocytosis...slows down mast cells, which produces histamines. Less histamines, less reaction usually. (though there are other things like eosinophils that can cause the inflammation and reactions) Again, take before eating.
  
  
• Xolair (omalizumab). Neutralizes IgE, chemical signal to initiate allergic reaction (this is what I have waaaaaaayy too much of). I had to quit this, but everyone else that's tried Xolair because of me are almost 100% healthy. Expensive, and even with insurance, usually need asthma diagnosis to get it.
  
  
• Immunosuppressants. I use cyclosporine. Used cellcept before, but caused neurological probs. Doubt you need any immunosuppressants though, and they're very toxic. Shouldn't be on tehse for more than a few months, but I've been on cyclosporine for 6+ years. Tons of dangerous side effects.
  
  Thanks for the question. Hope I've helped a bit.

Yeah; they sell powder packets now that are similar to Crystal Light singles or something like that. I keep a box in the cabinet for dire circumstances. When worst comes to worst, I just dump one in a bottle of water, shake it up, and chug it before bed. It's a lifesaver.

They're like $10 for a 6 pack, IIRC.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DFA1UZA?tag=price15422-20&ascsubtag=wtbs_595a5733b18ff33846817ce5&th=1