Formula question

Posted: Thu, Jan 07 2010, 5:24 pm Post subject: Formula question

I have a container of Similac that's for 0-6 months old. Can I give it to my 9/10 month old? Will he not be getting stuff that he needs to be getting. He still nurses a little, and he eats some real food too.

Posted: Thu, Jan 07 2010, 5:36 pm Post subject:

If he eats regular foods too and you want to get rid of the can then give it. I'm sure there is not a very big difference.
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Has it been opened? Is it expired?
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Posted: Fri, Jan 08 2010, 11:20 am Post subject:

I always assumed it was a marketing thing that they do by marking different formulas for different ages.
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That reminds me - I have an old formula that has been opened for 2 years but says it expires August 2010. Can I use it?

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No. It's been open too long and can possibly be contaminated with bacteria.

Posted: Sun, Jan 10 2010, 3:52 am Post subject: re: formula question

no, its not expired, and had not been opened.
I opened it on friday. I have another open can that is for his age and I use both during the day. so he maybe gets 4 ounces of the 0-6 month formula in a day. is that ok?
I just had this one can for 0-6 months and I dont want to throw it out.

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Does the back of the can let you know the nutrient/daily value of everything? Compare it to the other stage of it...
I believe a lot does have to do with marketing, but then again breastmilk does change as a baby gets older, so it really depends how much difference is in the formula...

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AFAIK, the formula for older children is actually less nutritiously denst than for younger children as by that stage they should be getting more nutrition from their other food. I would think it should be fine to switch/substitute.