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Special Dietary Needs (These products provide additional specialized nutrition, following a doctor's recommendation.)
Pregestimil®
Specifically designed for infants who have trouble absorbing fat or who may be sensitive to intact proteins.
- Contains 55% of the fat from MCT oil which is more easily absorbed by babies with some GI problems.
- Hypoallergenic and lactose-free.
- Has DHA and ARA, nutrients also found in breast milk that promote brain and eye development.
Lactose-free infant formula for babies with fat malabsorption problems.
If your baby has trouble absorbing fat, your doctor may recommend scientifically formulated Pregestimil.
- Contains MCT oil, which is more easily absorbed by babies with some GI problems
- Lactose-free
- Hypoallergenic
Ask your baby's doctor if Pregestimil is right for your baby.
Purchasing Pregestimil
Insurance companies are not required to cover medical foods, but some do. Contact your insurance company directly to see if reimbursement is available. Click on Request Letter to download a letter you can take to your baby?s doctor. This letter establishes a medical need for the product and might help in getting your insurance company to reimburse for the product.
Please refer to your product packaging for the most accurate information.
Powder Nutrients
Please refer to your product packaging for the most accurate information.
Powder: Cans
Wondering how much formula you need?
Use the table below to help figure out how much formula to order for two weeks. Answers are approximate; please refer to mixing instructions on the product label.
Product Form and Unit Size |
Baby Drinks 12 fl oz a day |
Baby Drinks 24 fl oz a day |
Baby Drinks 36 fl oz a day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder - 12-12.9 oz can | 2-3 cans | 4-5 cans | 6-7 cans |
| Powder - 19.8-25.7 oz can | 1-2 cans | 2-3 cans | 3-4 cans |
| Powder - 22.2-23.4 oz tub | 1-2 tubs | 2-3 tubs | 3-4 tubs |
| Powder - 30 oz box | 1 box | 2 boxes | 3 boxes |
| Powder - 33.2-35 oz box | 1 box | 2 boxes | 2-3 boxes |
| Concentrate - 6 (8 fl oz) plastic bottles per carton | 2 cartons | 4 cartons | 6 cartons |
| Concentrate - 13 fl oz can | 7 cans | 13 cans | 20 cans |
| Ready-to-Use - 32 fl oz can | 6 cans | 11 cans | 16 cans |
| Ready-to-Use - 6 (2 fl oz) Nursette bottles per carton | 14 cartons | 28 cartons | 42 cartons |
| Ready-to-Use - 6 (8 fl oz) plastic bottles per carton | 4 cartons | 7 cartons | 11 cartons |
| Ready-to-Drinl - 4 (8 fl oz) cartons per package | 6 packages | 11 packages | 16 packages |
| Single-Serve Powder Packets - 14-16 (17.4-17.6 g) powder packs per carton | 3 cartons | 5 cartons | 8 cartons |
This Product is Available in:
Powder
16 oz Cans
Ready-to-Use Liquid
2 fl oz Plastic Nursette® Bottles
Choose Powder, Liquid, or Concentrate?
Use the information below to help figure out which product form is right for you.
Please refer to mixing instructions on the product label.
Powder Cans*
Pour the desired amount of water into your baby's bottle, add powder, and shake well.
Nursette® Bottles
Shake, open, and attach any standard nipple to the disposable bottle. There's no need to add water.
*Powdered infant formulas are not sterile and should not be fed to premature infants or infants who might have immune problems, unless directed and supervised by your baby's doctor.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Mixes easily (6)
- No constipation (6)
- Keeps well (4)
Cons
- Bad flavor (5)
- Doesn't mix well (4)
- Stains (3)
Best Uses
- Infants (7)
- Preemies (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- First time parent (7), Parent of two or more children (3)
Reviewed by 12 customers
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Pros
- Keeps Well
- Mixes Easily
Cons
- Smells bad
Best Uses
- Preemies
Comments about Enfamil Pregestimil®:
I have a preemie with short gut and pregestimil is the only formula he can eat, my complaint is the I have to special order it and pay shipping, or drive 20 miles to a store that says they sell it. So I pay just as much in gas as I would for shipping. I wish it was sold in more stores. Otherwise, it is a great formula for short gut babies :) Free samples would be appreciated, I have so many hospital bills from my baby spending the first 3 months of his life in the NICU.
Pros
- Mixes Easily
Cons
- Poor Taste
Best Uses
- Infants
Comments about Enfamil Pregestimil®:
My son ended up needing this after we found out he has a rare liver disease and has trouble absorbing fats. At first he didn't take to it at all and almost refused to eat it. But he ended up getting used to it and he loves it now.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Enfamil Pregestimil®:
My grandson had a life threatening intestinal problem requiring surgery. Total parenteral nutrition was required for some months which kept him alive but also caused some liver problems as he could not be given any milk orally. When he could be fed breast milk he remained very jaundiced and did not gain weight as his liver could not deal with the long chain fatty acids in breast milk. When he was given pregestemil by the liver specialist he started to gain weight and he was no longer jaundiced. Pregestemil contains medium chain fatty acids which his liver could process.It saved his life. God bless whoever developed it.
Pros
- No Constipation
- No Gas
Cons
- Doesn't Mix Well
- Expensive
- Smells bad
Best Uses
- Infants
- Preemies
Comments about Enfamil Pregestimil®:
When my son was 2 months old he was diagnosed with a severe milk protein allergy. His stomach lining was torn severely causing bloody diapers and lots of pain. We had tried nutramigen and aulimentum and many other kinds with no success. Finally after a few days in the hospital his doctor suggested this formula. After a week of using it he was a completely different baby! He started sleeping through the night, smiling, laughing and barely cries. It's been a lifesaver. The only thing I don't like about it is that it smells really bad and doesn't mix well unless its already warm water. It also can only be bought online, which I don't like. I wish it came in larger containers.
Pros
Cons
- Doesn't Mix Well
- Rash
Best Uses
Comments about Enfamil Pregestimil®:
A day or two later after he started to take this formula my poor son got a horrible rash on his bottom. He was is so much pain I stop giving it to him. I am breastfeeding but do need a supplement. We are still in search for a good formula that does not gives him rashes and stop the blood in stool:(
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Ok so at first, then problems i encounted with my 2 month early baby girl such as a really bad reaction to the protein in cows mils not to mention from my breastmilk, they put her on this formula. It had a horrible smell but it did the job. She has been on it ever since and now she is 2 months and a couple days, and the doctor has just changed her formula but i am sure its going back to preg. It an awesome formula all though it is very very hard to find and kinda expensive BUT it is def worth it!!!!.
JadeAlynn Mommy from Wilmington, NC
Merchant response: I'm sorry to hear that you are having difficulty locating Pregestimil. Pregestimil is only available by special order through your pharmacy, so you may want to ask your pharmacist to place that order for you.
Pregestimil is also available for purchase through our Enfamil® Home Delivery Service at Enfamil.com/Shop, or by calling the Enfamil Resource Center at 1-800-BABY123. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us.
Thank you!
-Ashley