Similac Sensitive Infant Formula, with Iron, Powder, 1.45 lb.

by Similac

Product Features

• Similac sensitive infant formula 1.45 lb
• with iron for birth to 12 months milk based DHA/ARA
• for fussiness and gas due to lactose sensitivity

Product Description

Birth to 12 months. For fussiness & gas due to lactose sensitivity. Complete nutrition for sensitive tummies. Milk-based. DHA/ARA. No. 1 brand used in hospitals. Early Shield: immune support; strong bones; brain & eye. Scoop stored in lid for easy access. Halal.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.4 x 5.6 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001J5NE30
• UPC: 070074508184
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,055 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #52 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Baby Food > Baby Formula

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thank god for this formula!, January 13, 2011

By 

Jessica (Riverside, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Similac Sensitive Infant Formula, with Iron, Powder, 1.45 lb. (Health and Beauty)

Happy baby = Happy Mommy.

After having breastfeeding problems with my little guy right from the start, we started supplementing with formula. I used the free samples of Enfamil Newborn that I had received. It worked for a couple weeks until I noticed a real problem with fussiness and gas. He was crying most of the time while up and I couldn't put him down, always wanted to be rocked. So I switched to the GentleEase, which seemed to make no difference other than he was now gassy in his sleep. Next...tryed Gerber Good Start...even worse. He started having Colic screaming fits, so back to the Enfamil I went, and along came constipation! Started getting balls of poop!

Note: Baby is 6 weeks old. No spitting up, just extreme fussiness and gassy symptoms that the gas drops or gripe water had no effect on. I changed bottles several times also, finally found the drop-in system worked the best. Irritable Baby = Cranky Mommy

Dr. recommended Similac Sensitive for lactose problems and gave me some samples. I have no history in my family of lactose intolerance, but I have a sensitive tummy myself. I noticed a significant change in his behavior after about 3 bottles. He is now finishing his bottles, feeling full and happy in between. I can finally put him in his bouncy chair or lay him down to play with out immediate screaming fits. And now come the smiles :) Poor guy was just really upset cuz his tummy was upset.

The ready made formula seems a little thicker and smells different, and so does the concentrated stuff. This powder is lighter in color and texture when mixed. Doesn't seem to matter to my little guy though. Dissolves better than other powders I have used, less clumps.

The only reason this didn't get 5 stars...The Powder makes a VERY FOAMY mixture. Make the entire days worth of formula so the bubbles have a chance to settle. My first bottle made him very gassy still...defeats the purpose right?

Hint: Mix with warm water to minimize foam/bubbles...stir with a fork or spoon instead of shaking to mix. Or make a whole batch and let it sit, gently swirl to mix up before making a bottle. If immediate bottle is needed, add 1-2 DROPS of Mycalon (or similar) gas drops and it takes the bubbles out instantly. (I'm not a dr. so I don't recommend this to babies with health problems and such).

So far, Target has been the cheapest price I have found for this product. :)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This formula was the magic key!, January 12, 2011

By 

Jennifer Harris "4th Grade Teacher" (Salt Lake City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Similac Sensitive Infant Formula, with Iron, Powder, 1.45 lb. (Health and Beauty)

We started our daughter out on Good Start as a newborn and around 3 weeks she started crying all of the time. So we took her to the pediatrician and he said to try Similac Sensitive. It's really easy on the tummies. He also said to try phasing her out of it around 4 months when her digestive system is a little more stable. The similac has been a life saver! She was such a happy baby afterwards. We did try switching her to a generic brand at 4 months because of the money savings, but the same problems started immediately. We asked her pediatrician about it and he said she was probably lactose sensitive and Similac Sensitive is lactose free. We tried a few different lactose free generic brands (still trying to save money), but they made her constipated which made her fussy and uncomfortable again. I had a box of similac that was recalled. The month in-between the recall and them getting back out on the shelves was a long one for us and our daughter. So, although I have hated paying the higher costs, I am appreciative that they made a product that allows my daughter to be healthy and comfortable.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long time trusted name, December 7, 2010

By 

Laura Lee (McKinney, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Similac Sensitive Infant Formula, with Iron, Powder, 1.45 lb. (Health and Beauty)

Similac has been around for a long time & is still a trusted company in my opinion. I was feeding my daughter the formula when the recall hit in mid 2010. I had 3 large containers that were part of the recall. Yes, Similac had a slip in their quality, hence the recall. BUT, they handled it with ease & it was very swift & easy to return my 3 containers for a full refund. They actually gave me quite a bit more money with the check than I actually paid for them in the first place. They also sent some very generous coupons for future formula purchases.

I acknowledge & they have acknowledged a mistake was made & we are both moving on. I continue to use this product & my 5 month old is very happy on it. :)