 Re: Formula 101
Just a note about "special" formulas and WIC.
My daughter went from Similac LIPIL, to Gentlease, to LactoFree, to ProSobee then to Alimentum. When she switched to Alimentum, my daughter's pediatrician had to fill out paperwork that she wanted my daughter on Alimentum for health reasons. Then WIC started giving me vouchers for Alimentum, 8 cans a month.
Most doctors will work with you on this if your child needs to change formulas. My daughter went to ProSobee pretty quickly (within a month after birth), but it took longer for her to change to Alimentum. She seemed "ok" on it, except she had chronic, horrible constipation and was very fussy (of course diagnosed as colic). Switched her to Alimentum and she was a different baby. Of course the stuff smells horrible, but it made a huge difference for us.
Let me tell you, that's $200+ in formula a month, which can really help with grocery club cards. It got us two 20¢ off/gallon fill-ups at Martin's per month. Oh, also never let a grocery store clerk tell you that you cannot use your savings card and/or coupons with WIC. It is not true, in fact most WIC offices will tell you to feel free to use coupons, as it helps save money within the program.
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Last edited by MrsPinecone; 03-10-2008 at 04:43:40 PM.
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