when to change formula

[lucyp]

DJ is now 6 months old and has been on Karicare sensicare infant formula and is slowly being introduced to solids. When do you start them on the next "level" up on formula - if at all?? The back of the tin gives measurements from newborns to 6months+ but no other indication of whether it is still suitable. Any thoughts??

[Rell]

From 6mths you can move them up to the next formula(6mths +) but I was told by a CHN if your baby is happy you don't have to change. Having said that I did change my son at 6mths. He is on the normal Karicare and the feeding guidlines are as follows
6 - 9 mths 250ml 3 - 4 times a day
9 -12mths 200ml 3 - 4 times a day
My daughter stayed on the same formula ( karicare AR) until 12 mths so if your bub is happy it doesn't hurt to keep him on the same formula.

[3cherubs]

hello,

My CHN said there was no need to change to the next formula. The next one up is more concentrated and can sometimes lead to constipation. I kept my daughter on the from birth Nestle Nan until she was 11 months and she had no problems.

sandra


arwen 2/2/04
rosie 12/06/05

[Chickadee]

I'll pip in and agree with the others, there's no need to move bub up to the next level. I had DD on the same formula until she was 17 months. The 6 month plus and toddler formulas have some added goodies, but if bub is getting a balanced diet through solids then they'll be fine.