My Neice drinks Alimentum formula and I need some WDW tips

[fottafamily05]

Both of our daughters were on Alimentum for a full 12 months each....the girls are only 16 months apart so we only got a 4 month break and then had to do it all over again for another full year. 2 FULL YRS we were paying for this super expensive formula....I can just look back on it now and be thankful that is OVER!

Good Luck to everyone with children on this SUPER expensive formula! It did help our daughters allergies though so it was WELL worth every penny

 

[Ariel on Land]

Wow, I'm surprised that your insurance wouldn't pay for it since it's medically necessary. My ped just wrote out a prescription for it (he even prescribed the ready to feed cans to make things easier for me) and once a month I'd go to CVS and pick up 30 cans.

I can't imagine having to pay for all of that formula for one baby, never mind two! Are they both off of it now?

Yes, they're both off of Alimentum. J was able to go to Goodstart at around 9-10 months, and he's on normal milk now. B, however, I couldn't get him onto Goodstart until around a year old, and he's still on it. While I'm tired of buying formula, at least it's not alimentum! I think it's just the proteins- he's gotten to where he can handle the goodstart since they're partially broken down, but still can't do regular dairy. The dietitian we saw awhile back wants us to see a ped GI to verify everything. We'll try to get that done at his WBV next week!

 

[sohappy]

I just wanted to chime in and say that powder formula is not good for reflux (at least for us). You have to shake it to mix and that creates air bubbles. On an already weak tummy, those bubbles are trouble. We tried pretty much every formula available, but were only able to use ready to feed or the concentrate. Shaking a bottle was a sure way to get it ALL thown back up on us.

 

[design_mom]

Finally the fridge in the room will be a dorm type and most of them don't have a freezer section.

When we stayed at POR in Feb 2008, our refrigerator did have a small freezer section. (It was dorm style. The freezer was a small compartment inside the refrigerator.) However, it did not get cold enough to freeze the blue freezer packs solid, even on the coldest settings. The not-quite-frozen freezer packs worked for a while, but not nearly as long as they do when I freeze them at home.

It sounds like the single-serve bottles will be an excellent option for your sister. And, I believe the Baby Care Centers will refrigerate for you while you're in the parks. (I'm not sure if they have a freezer, but if they do, they might be willing to freeze your extra ice pack for you -- then maybe you could take enough in a small cooler for the morning. Then stop at the Baby Care Center to refill your cooler with refrigerated formula and a fresh ice pack. Then you'd be set for the afternoon.)

 

[hardingk]

My son was on a similar formula - Nutramigen. It's made by Enfamil, so I called them and had a couple of cases of nursette bottles (ready to feed/single serving) shipped directly to the reosrt. These bottles do not have to be kept cold.

You might be able to do the same with Similac.

I did the same thing as you in December. It worked great! My daughter was 4mo at the time ad the 6oz bottles were perfect.

We tried to get the insurance company to may for Nutramigen, but they declined it saying it was only a few dollars more then the regular formaul and can be bought in a store. I guess they only cover the really expensive stuff like Elacare and Neocrete I think it is called. I stocked up on it at Target whenever it went on sale and have a good supply left! Hoping I don't have to buy much more before she turns one!

 

[dis-happy]

If I have a bottle that's going to be pre-poured for the day (or if the baby doesn't finish a bottle and I want to keep it for later) I add a few ice cubes to it, along with the ice pack in the cooler.

 

[becca1125]

What about freezing the formula in the bottle the night before then packing it in ice in a soft sided cooler? All you would have to do if it was still frozen and she was ready to eat is run it under hot water. If she is on a schedule and you know when she will eat you can sit it out a little bit before she would eat. The good ol' Florida humidity will warm it up quick

 

[pktbMouse]

There is NO difference between cans and powdered formula I assure you (speaking from experience here) her best bet is to take powder and mix it before feeding. Im not sure the heat will affect the plastic bottles anyhow.

 

[sohappy]

There is NO difference between cans and powdered formula I assure you (speaking from experience here) her best bet is to take powder and mix it before feeding. Im not sure the heat will affect the plastic bottles anyhow.

Nutritionally speaking, they are exactly the same. They are VERY different though. We have made bottles of both and sat them side by side. Visually, you can tell a difference. The color and texture is different.

Also, the cans can be easily stirred (gently) to prevent air bubbles. We were unable to gently stir the powder. The harder that you stir, the more bubbles, more foam on top. Neutramigin and the other formula both are much better about releasing the bubbles than soy or regular milk based formulas, but they still trap some. My son who had horrible reflux could only stand the concentrate or the ready to feed. If the child is on medication for reflux, I wouldn't chance him/her having an upset tummy on vacation by introducing powder. The individual ready to feed seem like the best option.

 

[my3cinderellas]

The powder formula has corn in it. The liquid ready to feed does not.
so yes there is a slight difference