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Changing formula

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Dotty22 · 17/11/2015 14:15

Hi, this is my first post so forgive me if I haven't done it correctly.

Is it ok to use normal formula instead of hungry baby as a one off?
I use the little cartons for when we go out and the shop has run out of hungry baby cartons.

Brief history - My baby is 5 months old we switched to hungry by formula at 6 weeks old advised by Health visitor. We are using cow and gate

Thank you :)

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dementedpixie · 17/11/2015 16:59

I am sure it will make no difference

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Whatthefreakinwhatnow · 17/11/2015 17:01

It will be fine, though as your baby is used to a heavier milk he/she may need milk more frequently than they are used to.

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donkir · 17/11/2015 17:15

It will be fine but just be aware that hungry baby milk tends to be thicker than normal formula so you might want to go down a teat size as it might flow to quickly.

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dementedpixie · 17/11/2015 17:23

I never noticed a difference in thickness when I used it. It is different in the proportion of whey/casein milk proteins but has nothing extra added to thicken it

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tiktok · 17/11/2015 17:40

It shouldn't be thicker or thinner.

It's fine to use regular formula with a baby who has the other stuff usually.

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Dotty22 · 17/11/2015 18:09

Great thank you for your replies, didn't want to cause an upset stomach or anything :)

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