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I see at the stores that they sell generic formula for a whole lot less but heard the formula Sophie used to be on was grainier and did not disolve well and didn't try it but she has changed to soy so wasn't sure if this would be a problem. Anyone run across this or are they just as good?

My three kids all used generic (and my soon to be arriving son will also be using generic). I nor my children noticed a difference in the formulas. However, I definitely noticed the 4-5 dollars a week that I saved.

my sister used the generic walmart brand formula. she liked it. and i should say she is a very picky person when it comes to what she gives her child.

I am all for generic on just about anything I can get. We had to use lactose free/hypoallegenic formula so we couldn't use generic even if we had wanted to,but I will say that my daughter's pediatrician specifically said to avoid it if at all possible.

He said that in most foods/items generics are equivalent to name brands, but that the formula specifically doesn't have some of the important nutrients and ingredients that the similacs and infamils have.

Just a thought.

I didn't use generic per my pediatrician's request. I got the just about the same info as littleT. He also said that if there were any allergy issues it would be harder to pin point using generic versus name brand....so I didn't want to risk it. In my opinion, it wasn't worth the few dollars.
But I do use generic on other items.

I use generic for my daughter and I used it for my son as well. I did a lot of research and found that the same company makes most of the generics(Wal-Mart, Members Mark, CVS, etc) and they are of high quality. My pediatrician said she wouldn't use anything but Enfamil or Similac, she said she wouldn't even use Good Start, her excuse was they are not name brand. I trust my pediatrician, but I trust my own insticts and research better.

Compare these prices:All are w/DHA, ARA, & Iron
Member's Mark 51.4oz powder- $19.38
Parents Choice 25.7oz powder- $12.88
Similac 25.7oz powder- $24
Enfamil 25.7oz powder- %24

My pediatrician actually said using generic was fine. Even laughed and suggested we use the savings to pay for a college fund. For those whose peds only recommend Enfamil or Similac, remember, these companies often provide doctors' offices with samples, gifts, etc. (similar to pharmacy reps) to "push" their brand.

I used formula to supplement breastfeeding with both of my girls. My daughters were born a year apart. With the first one, my pediatrician recommended Enfamil Lipil. She said it was the best. I also happened to run into an Enfamil rep while I was at the pediatrician's office who gave me a number of samples. Being it was my first baby, I completely trusted the doctor and only used enfamil lipil.

With my second daughter, a year later, the same doctor recommended similac and said that was the best. I happened to notice a lot of similac products around the office. Coincidence? I seriously doubt it. I love my pediatrician, but at that point her advice on formula kind of went out the window. My second daughter used the organic walmart brand and it worked out fine. Most of the walmarts around here have stopped carrying it, but I am still able to get it by stocking up while out of town. My husband was hesitant at first, but was won over when he learned that the walmart brand (parents choice) is made in Vermont- we had a hard time determining if other formulas were made in the USA.

Hey, where is "members mark" sold?
Just wondering.
I will be checking into these generics sooon!
My little girl had to take Enfamil Nutramigen, liquid gold is what we called it. Do the generics make all the different types too???

I believe Sam's and Walmart, when Sophie was on Enfamil Gentlease they had generic and when I have glanced at the generics it seems most types of formula have a generic. I haven't had the courage to try the generics yet but may try a small can to see. I noticed in the Walgreens ad that they offered their Soy formula for $11.99 w/coupon this week I am paying $26.99 for name brand so this is why I have been curious...we go thru so much.

have been blessed by Wic with formula I had Van on good start the only problem was he never could keep down the Powder type we had to go to the cans of consetrate ever since he does not spit up at all, and since wic does not give you enough to last the month Good start is inbetween so not too bad, even if you need differn typ Just have your doctor fill out a script and give it to Wic they will honor it.

Member's Mark is sold @ Sam's, however the company that makes Member's Mark also makes most other store brands like Wal Mart, CVS, Walgreens, etc. Sam's in Kissimmee only carries the regular formula, but WM carries special formula generics. My son was tried on nearly every special formula out before his surgery(@ 6wks old), but just a few months after his surgery we put him on Member's Mark/Parent's Choice and he did great.