Similac Advance Baby Formula

Similac Advance Baby Formula Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.19 of 5 (by 176 users)



Similac Advance Baby Formula Review Summary

Similac Advance Baby formula has many reviews from Viewpoints members and gets very respectable ratings. The positive attribute that most reviewers noticed about the Similac Advance Formula was that most children seem to have no issues in digesting it. For example, many reviewers report that their children don’t “get the gas or constipation” common in other formulas. The powder form was also a plus for some reviewers, says one reviewer, “I appreciated the portability, the shelf life, the length of time before expiration, freshness and travel ease.” Want to keep looking? At Viewpoints we have many more Baby Formula Reviews.
52% of people rated Similac Advance Baby Formula as 5 stars
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31% of people rated Similac Advance Baby Formula as 4 stars
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8% of people rated Similac Advance Baby Formula as 3 stars
8% of people rated Similac Advance Baby Formula as 3 stars%
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2% of people rated Similac Advance Baby Formula as 2 stars
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7% of people rated Similac Advance Baby Formula as 1 star
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89% 89% of people recommend Similac Advance Baby Formula 11% of people don't recommend Similac Advance Baby Formula 11%
 

Similac Advance Baby Formula Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
NOV
20
2008

When I left the hospital two days after giving birth to my son, I was not producing enough milk to satisfy him and he needed formula to supplement his feedings.  The hospital gave me Enfamil to take home and my son didn't react very well to it.  It made him gassy, he spit up a lot and he was constipated. ...

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this2shallpass19
San Diego Super Charger's, CA
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
NOV
14
2007
I used this formula with my first child and it had her constipated for a week. Enfamil is basically the same formula and that constipated my son when I used it with him.
This formula doesnt mix very well either, it has more bubbles in it than Good Start or Soy formulas.

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budget conscious, practical

RosiesMommy
San Clemente, CA
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Similac Advance Baby Formula Ratings and Reviews

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8
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Concerned with my families nutrition

JUL
5
2007

When I found out I could no longer nurse my daughter, I had two decisions to make:

1. What kind of bottles?

2. What type of formula will she take?

While I knew the two would take forever to get straight, I also knew my daughter was hungry twenty four hours a day! With so many choices on the market, organics, soy, formulas safe for lactose intolerance, synthetics, several major formula brands and a half a million generics, where was a mother to begin? Well, first I consulted my pediatrician...

Traditionally pediatricians recommend starting with a well balanced iron enriched formula. However, I was...
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5 star rating
2008 Reviewer
RachaelsView
Myrtle Beach, SC



5
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Practical, married, Experienced Parent, too busy to make beds, formula feeding mama, where kids can play

MAR
7
2009

We all know that "breast milk is best"  but I found that there were one or two formulas (I have 4 children) that worked well with each of my children.  One of those formula's of choice is Similac Advance Infant Formula with Iron, a powdered product that contains DHA and ARA- special ingredients that are also found in breast milk, and important for the growth and intellect of your baby.

Fast Facts about Similac Advance Infant Formula with Iron

This formula is available in ready to feed, concentrated and powdered formula.  I normally purchased the canister/powdered version. 

  • Nutrients: 
    Protein...
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4 star rating
2009 VIP
LisaCarey
Houston, TX



4
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cost-conscious, cash-strapped mom, married, budget conscious, experienced parent, Bargain Shopper, a comparison shopper, looking for value

AUG
7
2008

I bought this after my son got bad gas from Enfamil, and he got so consitpated he didnt have a bowel movement for a week in a half we ended up having to give him an enema :(.  after we switched to a different brand of formula I had given the rest of the Similac cans to a friend of mine and the same thing happened to her daughter. I would never use this formula again I dont ever want to put any of my kids through that.

The plus side to this product is they sent you all sorts of coupons and free stuff, but thats the only thing i can think of as positive.


1 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
Angelsmomma07
Cape Coral, FL



2
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votes
Experienced Parent

MAY
14
2009

This is our third baby, and our first time using formula. Similac Advance is working well for us in the transition period.

Our two older children were breastfed exclusively through 13-15 months, when they weened to organic whole milk in a cup on their own. I never thought I would use formula, -- ever! But our current baby is now a biter! He already has 8 teeth and is cutting more molars now.  He is 11 months old, still nurses at night for comfort and in the early-morning for a big meal, but for the past few weeks we have tried using different formulas in a cup during the day instead of...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
alpl2008
Richmond, VA



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votes
Mom of 2

FEB
2
2009
              similac advance was given to me in the hospital because i decided to breast and bottle feed my newborn however we used the early shield formula along with breast feeding and it was fine. Now that the sample ran out i went out and purchase similac advance. The thing is I'm still breast feeding and for 2days my 3wk old baby has not have a bowel movement. I was getting 2-5 bowel movements per day so now i am very concerned. My first child was exclusively breast fed so we didnt have these issues she's 6yrs old now and we never experienced gas,fussiness or constipation and... read full review »
1 star rating
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Alcyonnewborn
Irvington, NJ



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votes
busy mom, a dry skin sufferer, into action flicks, watching with kids

OCT
2
2009

SIMILAC ADVANCE IS A BAD BABY FORMULA FOR THE BABIES. IT HAS A NASTY SMELL TO IT. I THINK IT MAKE YOUR CHILDREN REAL HYPER. MY YOUNGEST CHILD IS THE ONLY CHILD I HAVE USED THIS FORMULA ON. IT SEEMED LIKE THE OLDER SHE GOT, THE  MORE HYPER SHE GOT. WHEN I DID A RESEARCH ON THE FORMULA IT HAS ALOT OF SUGAR IN  IT. WHEN I FOUND THAT OUT I IMMEDIATELY SWITCHED MY DAUGHTER OFF OF IT.I WOULD NOT RECOMMENDTHIS FORMULA TO ANYONE.THE POWDER IS THE WORST BEACUSE IT SEEMED LIKE THE MORE YOU STIRRED IT,THE MOREI GOT THICKER IT SEEMED LIKE YOU COULD NEVER GET THE LUMPS OUT OF IT ,WHICH MEAN MY CHILD WASN'T...

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1 star rating
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meikamars
Cleveland, OH



2
helpful
votes
married, loving this product, budget conscious

APR
29
2008
i use this product cause i get wic. but we also buy it when we run out of wic cards its a really good formula. its not to thinck. and it not to thin i would recomend it to any mom or mom to be. i would even say its just about the only formula i would use out of the other brand names. i would most likely change if some one else pointed out to me there was a better formula out there.
5 star rating
reviewer
danismith123
Idaho Falls, ID



1
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budget conscious

APR
29
2009

I live with a two month old infant and since she was brought home from the hospital, my family has been using the same formula for the baby.  The Similac Advance Infant Formula is a great product.  It has DHA and ARA which are nutrients found in breast milk and it has added iron to help with development.  The formula is in powder form and all you have to do is add one scoop of formula to 2 ounces of water.  We use bottled water, but you could use tap water as well.  We have two other children living in the house who have not been on formula for quite some time, so we have used other types...

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4 star rating
2009 Contributor
ginnygarrett
San Antonio, TX



1
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vote
married

MAR
3
2008
I would definitely vote Similac Advance as the best formula for my baby. My baby is not a good eater, and he doesn't eat any formula at the very beginning. But to give him enough calcium and other nutrient supplement, I decided to try every formula brand to him. I've tried Goodstart, Enfamil, Similac with different type. Finally my baby picked up Similac advance and never refuse formula anymore. He even asked for it when he felt the need. :) Plus Similac advance he drank didn't give him much gas, and he never feel fuzzy after feeding the formula. So I sticked to it for my baby till he is more than... read full review »
5 star rating
reviewer
xixi
State College, PA



1
helpful
vote

SEP
16
2008
At the hospital they let me choose what formula I would like to give to my daughter, and Similac Advanced with Iron is what I ended up with. I chose it because it had been recommended to me by several mothers that I know. I love it and my daughter took to it very well... she hasn't had any weird "side effects", and she seems to like it a lot. It is very easy to make, and it has a good consistancy. I will continue using this formula and I tell everyone I know about it. Another plus is the company has been sending me a lot of coupons and free samples... which I LOVE!
5 star rating
reviewer
mcginty-hemphill
Gypsum, KS



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cost-conscious, Mom of a gorgeous boy, all about practical

MAR
20
2008

I had to supplement breastfeeding with formula from the beginning and was unable to continue breastfeeding at all after four months. We started with Similac Advance in the hospital and decided to continue with it. My son never had a problem with this formula.

I also like that it comes in different sizes and forms. I usually used the large can of powder at home and kept smaller cans of powder at my parent's and in-laws.  The 2 and 8 ounce ready-made bottles are perfect for nighttime feedings or to put in the diaper bag for on-the-go meals.  Especially after they made their 8 ounce ready made...

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5 star rating
2008 Writer
GMRsMom
Oakland Gardens, NY



D
Mom of 2

JUL
25
2008

while being a mother of two i have selected similac advanced with iron powder as their formula for the first years of their lives. it worked great in providing the right nutrients and iron. The powder is so easy to use. it is conveinent and you can take it with you in the can or container. I was able to find small pouches that were enough to make 8oz bottles, they were little carry on pouches. very conveinent. also it lasts longer rather than the premade formula, in which has to stay refrigerated and it is allowed so many days., Also, the premade ilquid formula is more exspensive aswell.

Also...

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3 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
vlat12
south waverly, PA



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Concerned with my families nutrition, willing to pay for quality, a woman, appreciative of good service

NOV
28
2007

I tried different formulas trying to find one that my daughter would like and digest well, the price would be reasonable , and would give most nutrition to my child. Our doctor recommended it, and my daughter never even left anything in her bottle!......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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5 star rating
reviewer
paytsar
West Lafayette, IN



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