Customer Reviews

Similac Advance Early Shield, Formula, Powder, 23.2-Ounces (Pack of 6)

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I bought this 6 pack for 122.99, and was a good value with prime shipping. This is cheaper than Walmart or Target stores. But recently found Costco is offering a bigger sized individual cans at even better price (81 cents per ounce).

The product is fine but
I was disappointed with the shipment
I ordered six containers of this product & I was shipped about 16 of the sample tins
the formula amount was the same the packaging is annoying
if I order the six containers I expect to receive the same packaging
as what I ordered not sample sizes. These sample size containers are not for resale either
I don't think I will order from amazon for this product again

The regular price on Amazon is NOT a good price. However, I have caught this formula on sale a few times ($119). This makes each container $20, $1 cheaper than Wal Mart. In addition to that, there is no tax in my state and free shipping (aka no traffic, no screaming baby, no idiot blocking the aisle). Great deal for any mommy and daddy.

As far as the formula itself, it's wonderful and baby is thriving!

We recently switched to formula and I have been looking all over for the cheapest price on our preferred formula. This was the cheapest price that I found anywhere, including the manufacturer and local big box stores. My package came in the advertised packaging, unlike some other reviews. I was very happy with the price, the product, and the value.

My breast milk wasn't coming in while we were still in the hospital so my baby came home on this formula until my milk came in. It was easy for him to digest and he thrived on it. He lost a lot of weight in the hospital because my milk wasn't coming in. Being on this formula for a little over a day made him gain enough weight that the pediatrician felt comfortable discharging him to go home.

Now my milk came in but my baby won't breast feed from being bottle fed for so long. After pumping for 3 1/2 months and trying to take care of a developmentally delayed 3 year old with no one to help me I am giving up pumping and my baby will be formula fed again. Needless to say I will be using this formula again since I know it was easy for him to digest and he thrived on it. I highly recommend this product.

edited 8/29/09: When I wrote the comment "good price" the seller on this link was amazon.com and the price was $[...]. It's still excellent formula but with a coupon it's probably cheaper to get from your local store. We also tend to find lots of sales at local stores.

Be careful when you order this particular package. It contains only 23.2-ounce tubs. Even with free shipping and no tax the price per ounce is much higher than your local wholesale club. I mention this because the product first came out in these tubs at the wholesale clubs and looks the same as this package. The wholesale club tubs are 34-ounces.

I'm annoyed by this because I don't usually price or value shop Amazon products. I operate on the assumption that Amazon offers the best value in general. If there is a small difference in price it's usually made up in free Prime shipping or tax. So beware on these grocery type items.

Every baby is different, but for us, Similac is a much better fit than Enfamil. Babies are gassy and formula will give them gas, but there is no blood curdling screaming or writhing in pain with Similac like there was with Enfamil.

Not sure that Amazon would sell many of these because the price is more expensive then going to the store. I can get it at Target for 21.99.

I can't find it cheaper anywhere else. It is just like it is in the stores. I am planning to order it again.

This is the cheapest we could find and it seems to be the same as what you buy in the store.