Do you need to feed an age-specific formula? And what’s the difference between Newborn vs. Infant vs. Toddler Formula? Today I will try to help you decide if an age-specific formula is legit.
So you’re feeding formula and your baby just turned 4 months old. You just opened a new can of your “Newborn” formula and realize that it says “for 0 – 3 months. Crap. The dang can cost $25! You go on Amazon to have the “Infant” version shipped to you overnight (cause there is no way you’re getting your 4 month old to the store today!).
Then you realize the “Infant” version says “for 0 – 12 months”. What the heck? Should you have been feeding that to begin with? Can you avoid the overnight charges and save the $25?? Well let me help you answer these questions!
I addressed this issue of age-specific formulas on a happy-hour Q&A:
The short answer is – IT DOESN’T MATTER!! I think age-specific formula is a marketing ploy to get you to buy a new can before the old one is finished. Enter my motto:
The only thing that should matter to you is the list of ingredients!
Let me walk you through a few examples so you understand why I say it’s all just marketing. I’m going to pick on Enfamil. I don’t have a problem with them as a brand but do not like how they market to different age groups
Enfamil has a formula for:
- “Newborns” age 0 – 3 months
- “Infant” age 0 – 12 months
- “Supplementing” (breastfed babies) age 0 – 12 months
- “Toddler” age 9 – 18 months
First off, remember that the FDA has specific guidelines on nutrient ingredients that are required for any product called “formula”. Everything marketed as baby formula must meet these guidelines – including toddler formula! Let’s look a little deeper at the individual formulas.
Enfamil Newborn Vs. Infant:
These two formulas are virtually IDENTICAL except for the following differences:
1) The “Infant” has 60 IU of vitamin D and the “Newborn” has 75 IU. This difference is practically nothing – both are more than enough vitamin D for a new baby.
2) Both formulas have two prebiotics in them (Polydextrose, and galacto-oligosaccharides). The order of these prebiotics is different on the list of ingredients:
- “Newborn” lists: “Galacto-oligosaccharides, Polydextrose”
- “Infant” lists: “Polydextrose, Galacto-oligosaccharides”.
This mean the “Newborn” likely has a tiny bit more Galacto-oligosaccharides and the “Infant” probably has a tiny bit more Polydextrose. Do I think this matters at all? Nope! Worth ignoring.
That means these differences add up to nothing. I consider these formulas identical.
Enfamil For Supplementing vs. Infant
Enfamil for Supplementing is a little different than the other two. Is it really better for infants who are also getting breast milk? No. You can read all about what I think of formula marketed for breastfed infants here.
Here is how Enfamil For Supplementing compares to Infant.
1) For Supplementing has 75 IU of vitamin D (the same as Enfamil Newborn)
2) For Supplementing is a partially hydrolyzed protein source. This is a BIG difference, and I like it.
3) For Supplementing has NO lactose. 100% of the carbohydrates come from corn syrup solids (uggh). Both Newborn and Infant have no corn syrup solids.
4) For Supplementing has NO prebiotic in it. This is probably because breast milk has lots of natural prebiotics, but I’d still like to see it in any formula.
Enfamil Toddler Formula
Toddlers are also eating table food, so I do think there is room for a toddler specific-formula. However, I don’t think Enfamil’s toddler formula really hits the mark. Here’s how it differs from the standard infant formula:
- Toddler has extra corn syrup solids added, even though the protein is not hydrolyzed – uggh.
- Toddler has 200 mg calcium (per 100 cal). This is a ton! To put this in perspective: breast milk has around 50 mg and cow’s milk has about 180 mg. This is a crazy amount of calcium and seems a bit excessive to me.
- It has slightly lower protein and slightly higher carbohydrates than Infant, but both are within the acceptable range, so I don’t think this is that big of a difference in the grant scheme for babies that are also receiving solid foods.
In short, I don’t really like this formula. If your baby is under a year, stick with the Infant. If your baby is over a year, I actually prefer cow’s milk – which is free of corn syrup.
Conclusion About Age-specific Formula: So my general mantra applies to this question too
Ignore the marketing and only pay attention to the list of ingredients.
You got this! Any other tips about age-specific formula to share with other parents? Leave them in the comments below.
xo Dr. Young
Hello.
We have an 18 month old. We give him regular food to eat but he is always hungry so we also give him a bottle after each meal and before bed. We give him Walmart’s Parent’s Choice Toddler Milk-Based Nutritional Supplement. Is this formula and stage ideal for hungry toddlers.
Hey Chelsey
This is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. This is a great resource for transitioning to milk and this video. Also this video about first foods is actually helpful for ideas for keeping your child full with proteins and healthy fats. This is also a great resource for healthy toddler snacks. These tips can also help you save money as well so you can transition off formula for your toddler. Of course, please discuss with your doctor if your child still needs to meet some nutritional goals and recommends these instead.
Emily
Is Similac go and grow safe for my 4 month old? I ran out of formula(enfamil infant)
Hey Monica
This is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. This is a great video about Toddler formulas that may help you. You also should check with your doctor, take changes slowly and keep on taking care and snuggling that baby!
Emily
Hi, I ran out of enfamil. I have a can of Similac Go & Grow. Is this safe to give to my 4 month old until tomorrow when I can go to the store?
Hi Monica! My name is Bri, I’m Dr. Young’s assistant. You can watch Dr. Young’s video “Is toddler formula safe for a newborn?” here. I also recommend comparing the labels of the two formulas to see how big of a difference the switch may be to avoid any negative reaction for your sweet little one. Always remember to consult with your pediatrician. I hope this helps!
Hi there i am using S-26 formula for my baby she is just 3 weeks old i mistakenly bought stage 2 formula which is for 6- 12 month olds please let me know if it makes any difference? Stage 1 is for 0-6 months
Hey there
This is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. We can’t speak specifically for that formula as Dr. Young has only covered US and some EU formulas but this blog may help as it breaks down the differences in stages for EU formulas. Dr. Young’s advice is the same across the board that you must always read the ingredients!
I would check with your child’s doctor, take changes slowly and keep loving that baby!
Good morning, I got by mistake a formula milk of bebelac gold number 3 which Later I realized that it’s for babies who are one year and older. And my baby is 10 months old now, is it okay if I feed my baby from this formula milk? Thanks
Hey Sara
This is Dr. Young’s assistant, Emily. The simple answer is that Dr. Young is in the US, Bebelac Gold Number 3 is a formula that we don’t have any access to here, so we don’t know much about them. Check out the information on this article about the differences between US & European articles and Dr. Young’s advice about the stages of formula. Also, check with your child’s doctor, take any changes slowly and keep up the good work mama!
Good evening, I am a mother of 9 month old baby. I just bought a NAN Optipro not knowing that it was for 0-6 months. I want to ask if it is ok to let our baby drink it. Thank you.
Hey Amanda
This is Dr. Young’s assistant, Emily. The simple answer is that Dr. Young is in the US, NAN and Nutrilon are formulas that we don’t have any access to here, so I don’t know much about them. Check out the information on this article about the differences between US & European articles and Dr. Young’s advice about the stages of formula. Also, check with your child’s doctor, take any changes slowly and keep up the good work mama!
My son is 15 months and sleeps from 7PM to 7AM with one wake up at 5:30AM still for a feeding. He eats plenty of solids though he does not enjoy fruits or vegetables as much these days. He was born in the 90th percentile in weight and has continued steady growth at 90th percentile. When he wakes at 5:30AM, I give him formula I have already prepared and go back to bed. I noticed they recommend 16 ounces of whole milk at his age each day and no formula, but the powder is so convenient when no refrigerated milk is available and he prefers it to cow’s milk. If he is getting plenty of nutrition from solid foods including healthy fats such as eggs, olive oil, avocado, and low mercury fish, is there any reason I can’t keep giving him a sippy cup of formula instead of cow’s milk? I taste them all and the toddler drink tastes fake and gross. Costco’s Kirkland infant formula tastes most like milk and he loves it. It also assures me he’s getting most vitamins and minerals on days he is not eating as many fruits or vegetables. It just seems to me that something formulated for a baby human to sustain growth for the first year of life would work at least as well as something meant for baby cows, as long as he’s getting plenty of other solid nutrition.
Hey Suzanne
Thanks for the question, this is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. Here is a great video all about Toddler Formula. Here is an excellent video all about transitioning to milk and how to chose the best one. And finally, Dr. Young has a great little e-recipe book that offers some yummy and healthy toddler snacks that you may want to check out.
Thanks again-Emily
My baby father Just bought a Wrong Tin Of Lactogen he bought 12-36months instead of 6-12 will it be okay if I give my baby that Formula or will it make her sick?
Zama
Hey there this is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. Unfortunately, Dr. Young can only speak on US formulas and the few European formulas she has reviewed because she has had access to the ingredient information. Like Dr. Young says, ” The only thing that should matter to you is the list of ingredients!” Check with your child’s doctor, and take any changes in formula slowly and keep loving that little baby.
Emily
Hi! Thanks so much for this and all the awesome content on this site!
Can I safely feed Similac Advance step 2 to a healthy term infant at 5 or 5.5 months if I blend it 50/50 with a 0-12 month formula?
Reason: I bought a 3 cases of step 2 concentrate on a crazy sale (50% off!). The catch: It all expires June 1. My son will be 6 months at the end
of March, which gives us 2 months to get through it all. This is a bit tight because I want to blend it with our regular formula : Similac Pro-Advance.
Thanks again!
Hey Mary
This is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. Thanks so much for your question and feedback on the site! I will direct you to a great video on toddler formulas that hopefully can help answer your questions. I would also check out her playlist of videos on Switching formula safely, even though you aren’t switching formula necessarily you may want to consider some of these tips to prevent any reactions or digestive issues.
As always make sure you check with your doctor before you make any changes, make those changes slowly if you do decide to and keep loving your son! You are doing awesome mom!
Emily
Hi. How can you tell if a formula is partially hydrolyzed? Thanks
Hey Kat,
This is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. Thank you for your question. I am going to direct you to a few places to help answer your question. First this is a great starting point to read this article from Dr. Young on the website. It even has a chart that breaks down several name brand formulas for you. This is also one of Dr. Young’s first videos but it’s a great intro into partially hydrolyzed formulas.
If you still have questions, I can’t recommend Dr. Young’s formula course enough. It is her signature step-by-step method to helping you pick the right formula for your little one. It’s like having her right there with you on the formula aisle.
As always, check with your child’s doctor first, take any changes slowly and you are doing a great job!
Emily
Hi Dr. Young
Can you please do a review on the ELSE toddler formula!?
Also do you think it would be suitable for babies 9 months to 18 months as well?
Hey Alejandra
Thank you so much for your question. This is Emily, Dr.Young’s assistant. Unfortunately, the formula reviews you see on her website and her youtube channel are the only formulas she has reviewed to date. If at any time she does do a new formula review she will post it to her social media and let you know via email lists so make sure you are subscribed. I can hopefully direct you to a video that she has done in regards to “Is Toddler Formula safe for Newborns?” on her youtube channel that may help with your decision. As always, research the ingredients in the formula, talk to your baby’s doctor first before any changes, take any changes slowly and you are doing an awesome job caring for your little one!
Emily
What happens if you give a 2 month old formula for 12-36 m.o babies?
Hey Jaymz
This is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. Thank you so much for your question. I wasn’t sure if you were aware of Dr. Young’s YouTube library but she did a video specifically about this topic. Is Toddler Formula Safe for Newborns?
Hope this helps
Emily
Hi, i would like to know if my 10 month old baby can drink Similac Go&Grow (12-36m)? Im currently giving him Similac 2 advance (6-24m). He is eating solids too. He has G6pd. Just curious. Thank you.
Thanks so much for reaching out. My name is Bri, I’m Dr. Young’s assistant. The answer is “It’s all about the list of ingredients!” You can watch Dr. Young’s Happy Hour video here on infant formula versus toddler formula to learn what to look for. I hope this helps!
I accidentally got toddler formula my child is 6 months old and it’s the baby first brand I believe which is why I didn’t see it was toddler formula until I already gave her a bottle
Hey Kaitlyn
This is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. She actually has a video that address that exact questions! https://youtu.be/LJeVZE2aYy8 I hope this helps you.
Emily
Hello Dr. Young
My lo is 8.5 months old. His birth weight – 2.9kg and now his weight is 7.1kg. I am giving him Enfamil ready to feed formula stage 1 which is for 0-12. I introduced solids to him at 5.5months. So, I am concerned about his weight. Is it really matter to change formula at 8.5 months?
Please guide me for this.
Hi Nikita! My name is Bri, I’m Dr. Young’s assistant. If your pediatrician is okay with your baby’s weight and your baby is healthy and thriving then we say don’t mess with a good thing. If your doctor thinks your baby needs a few extra calories you can watch Dr. Young’s happy hour video on Toddler Formulas here. I hope this helps! I have full confidence in you!
Dr Bridget,
We are located in Djibouti, Africa, and can’t find stage 1 hypoallergenic formula. I don’t make enough breast milk for my hungry two week old baby girl. The only HA formula available is Galia HA 2 for 6 to 12 month olds. Can I safely use that?
Thanks so much,
Erabiya
Erabiya,
This is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. I totally feel you in regards to trying to nurse a hungry newborn. I was in your same position just last year. Unfortunately, Dr. Young can only speak on US formulas and the European formulas she covers on this site. She doesn’t have all the information on other international formulas. I will direct you to this blog post she wrote for moms just like you in regards to breastfeeding. You are doing a great job and your little one is growing every day!
Emily
Hi my daughter is already 1 yr and 4 months but still feed enfamil 6-12mos. Because she dont like the taste of enfagrow ist ok.? Thanks u
Hey Joan! Thanks so much for reaching out. My name is Bri, I’m Dr. Young’s assistant. You can watch Dr. Young’s happy hour video on Toddler Formulas here where she talks about the main differences in infant formula and toddler formula. I say, if your baby is healthy and thriving and your pediatrician is okay with this then it should be just fine! Keep bein’ a rockstar momma!
Hello Dr Young, I have a fussy 11 months old baby whare I tried multiple brands of milk powder such as Enfamil and Similac. He doesn’t like drinking until I tried the brand “happy baby organic milk 6-12months”. He loved it, however he is turning 12 months soon but the brand does not produce/sell any milk powder after 12 months. Can I still continue and/or for how long can I feed him the same formula of 6-12 months?
Hey Angela,
This is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. Congrats on your son turning one! What a huge accomplishment to make it through that first year with all the changes and sleepless nights. Dr. Young has a great You Tube video (and an extensive library of other videos beyond the newborn phase) where she discusses the 12 month transition to milk. It may be a helpful video for you as well.
Emily
Is it okay to drink enfagrow a+4 to my 3 year old son? Thanks
Hello! My name is Bri, I’m Dr. Young’s assistant. I apologize this response is so delayed but wanted to make sure to reply. It’s all about the list of ingredients! You can listen to Dr. Young talk about toddler formulas in her happy hour video here so you know what to look for on the label. I hope this helps!
Good evening, I am a father of an 8 month old baby. I just bought a Lactum Milk, not knowing that it was for 0-6 months. I want to ask if it is ok to let our baby drink it.
Thanks.
Thanks so much for reaching out. My name is Bri, I’m Dr. Young’s assistant. I apologize for the delayed response. To be completely honest, I am not too familiar with lactum milk. I did do some quick research once I saw your question however my best recommendation is to consult with your pediatrician. You are doing a great job dad!
Hi doctor my son is 5 months and i bought 6-12 months isomil formula can i give ot to him?
Hello! My name is Bri, I’m Dr. Young’s assistant. I apologize for the delayed response especially since your precious little one is now 6 months old! You can read Dr. Young’s thoughts on soy isomil formula here. If you have consulted with your pediatrician and your baby is thriving then wonderful! I hope this helps.
My baby is 2 yrs and 7 months. She is taking enfagrow 1-3. My husband accidentally bought enfagrow 3+. Is it okay if i will use it?
Hello! My name is Bri, I’m Dr. Young’s assistant. I apologize for the delayed response. It’s all about the list of ingredients! You can listen to Dr. Young talk about toddler formulas in her happy hour video here so you know what to look for on the label. I hope this helps!
Hi Dr I accidentally bought a 6-12 months instead of 0-3 months and my son is 2 months 3weeks I use S26 Gold
Hi Slindile, I am not familiar with S26 Gold so it must be a foreign formula. In the EU, stages are actually regulated nutrition-wise (unlike in the US). So if you are in an EU-regulated country, then I would try to find a stage 1 formula and save the stage 2 for when he is starting solids.
Dear Dr Young, thank you for your service!!!
I am a FTM from canada been feeding my baby HIPP combiotic formula stage 1 and she is 5 months and 1 week old. However we just ran out. We have cans of stage 2 (for 6month old +). Can we start using stage 2 now instead of waiting for another order of stage 1 to arrive. Just not sure how long it will take! We thought we have planned our stock well.
Alternatively we also have 1 box of goat milk Nanny Care for birth to 6 months. Never fed baby goat milk however.
What advice do you have for us? Shall we continue with HIPP but on the stage 2 or switch to goat for stage 1 until baby turns 6 months?
Hi Pam! The staging is more based on your baby’s developmental stage than exact age. You can switch to stage 2 any time after 4 months when your baby starts solid food. So I am betting it will be easier on your baby to just switch to stage 2 now than switch to a goat milk formula. Just be sure your pediatrician is OK with it 🙂
Hi Dr Young,
You mentioned that we should look at the nutrition label to compare the formulas marketed to different age groups.
My LO is on Elecare formula due to allergies. Elecare doesn’t list the amount of nutrients, it only lists what nutrients are in the formula. I’m trying to decide if we should transition to the older formula, he’s 16.5 months.
So, how do we obtain the amount of nutrients in the formula to compare the labels?
Thank you,
FTM
Hi Michelle – this because Elecare is an amino acid based formula – it’s super specialized (which I am sure you know!). If your LO is 16.5 months old now, he definitely has other options available, based on the foods he has been able to tolerate in his diet. Your doctor or dietitian can help you figure out what type of protein he can handle now, based on what he has been able to tolerate. But you should definitely work with them before switching since Elecare is so specialized.
Can i give my 10 month old baby Alacta plus formula?
Sam, I’m so sorry – I can tell you aren’t in the US since I am not familiar with Alacta Plus. So I can’t say much about it. Again, I’m very sorry.
Good day my son is over 3 years and I still give him Isomil formula milk. His appetite is not well, I am doing wrong to give him still milk?
Hi Amanda, Isomil certainly won’t hurt him! But I do recommend you reach out to your pediatrician. They will have a lot of questions just to ensure he is getting enough other variety of nutrients in his solid food intake.
Hi, my baby is going 11 months. But my husband accidentally bought enfamil 0-6mos 1.8kg, is it okay if i feed him that?
Absolutely! All US formulas, by law, have to meet the needs of infants from birth to 12 months. So the “0-6” may have small nutrient tweaks tailored for a younger baby but is still safe and nutritionally fine for an older baby as well.
So much good info in your article, thank you! Quick question if i may, my 15 month old will not eat table food when he is sick but we still offer it 5-6 times daily. We don’t want him to lose out on nutrition so Is it ok that we give him similac INFANT formula on those few days he will not eat anything? Or should we offer toddler formula instead or no formula at all? It is only for a day or two until he is back to eating table foods and drinking cows milk normally. Thank you so much for any guidance!
Hey Heather
This is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. I realize this is way overdue for a response but I wanted to let you know she touches on this exact topic actually in one of her You Tube Happy Hour videos. You can watch it here and at around the 23 minute mark Dr. Young is discussing what she does in her own household when one of her little ones is sick and off diary for a few days. Again I am sorry this is late, but hopefully this will help you or another mama that has the same questions!
Emily
Hi! My daughter is 15 months old and taking Aptamil Toddler formula. she is still not good with her table foods, she doesn’t like fruits and veggies so I gave her formula as supplement. But recently she got sick and was given antibiotics. Since then she had diarrhea, tho she finished her antibiotics she’s still having diarrhea. The GP advised me to get her a lactose free formula milk as she still having an upset tummy and giving her dairy doesn’t help. but I have noticed that they are all from 0-12 months. She’s taking NAN L.I coz it says on the can “from birth“ then “over 9 mos” in the feeding instructions. Then I’ve read that it is only for 0-12months. She’s doing well at the moment. But what should I do? I’m scared that I am feeding her wrong.
Hi Jen, I am so sorry your poor baby got sick. That is so very stressful! I am also so very sorry I can’t be of much help to you! Its clear that you’re not in the US since all of these formulas are not US brands so I am not familiar with many of them. Definitely call your doctor. They can help you navigate your daughter’s diet as she recovers. Good luck!!
I have been giving my newborn formula for just about a 3 month b/c am not allowed to give breast milk but now a i start to a give him a cow milk is there any risks in giving my newborn pls i need your help
Hi Kiddy – I hope I am reading your comment correctly. You really can NOT give a baby under 12 months cow’s milk. This has to do with the protein and electrolyte balance in plain cow’s milk that can actually cause the baby’s intestines to bleed. Plus cow’s milk does not contain the correct nutrients a human baby needs. Babies under 12 months need formula, which has the correct nutrients and electrolyte balance to grow a baby safely. If you are having trouble affording formula, please please call your pediatrician. They will have suggestions (and connections!) for where you can get discounted or free formula and will also likely have samples in their office that you can have to feed your baby.
Yes its perfectly safe keep using formula as a drink past 12 mo. But just check with your pediatrician first to be sure they don’t want you using something else instead.
My son is 2years and 9 mos and 2weeks old. He is taking enfagrow A+ 3 but my husband accidentally bought enfagrow 3+, is it ok if I give it to my son? Thank you.
I just found ur article i was googling because im confused my baby started with aptamil lactose free formula 0-6 now that hes 6 months i want to switch to similac tummy comfort from 6-12 should i or can i continue with aptamil
Hi my baby 👶 is 10 months old and she is taking infasoy , hence she is allergic to cows milk ..just today when I was making her formula I realized I bought 0-6 months instead of 6-12 months ..must i give her or I need to contact my doctor aswell?
Hello, I am a new mom and my son is now 4 months, today I gave him a bottle of Toddler Enfamil because he ran out of Wic provided Similac and I freaked out trying to find the cheapest because I was broke. Je reacted well though, was this a safe choice to make until Wic comes to get his Similac back?
Hi Rose, how stressful! I hate to tell you this, but I really wouldn’t recommend using a toddler formula for a 4 month old. I know they are so much more affordable, but some have really high concentrations of nutrients that can be too much for a younger baby’s system. You can absolutely feel good buying any generic brand of similac which are much cheaper. If you really get desperate, you can call your pediatrician – they should keep samples on hand they can give you if you run out. Most women shelters and food banks keep infant formula on hand as well. GOod luck sweet Mama!
Good day
My son is 2years 6months and i give him S26 formula so he’s having a running tummy…should i stop him or is just colic?
Hello! We have watched lots of your videos thanks for helping us new parents out. The formula we feed our 6 month old is Hipp Combiotik Stage 2 they shipped us the same brand same source (Dutch version) just the Satge 3 which is for 12 months onward? The ingredients are almost identical. If you answered this above my apologies!! The feeding of the Satge 3 would only be for this one can (900mg)
Hi, my daughter is 2yrs 1month. She is still on nutricia neocate syneo infant 0-12 months formula. I tried giving her cow milk horizon with DHA diluting with water she is not able to digest, she cries for stomach pain and diaper rash n bloating. Is it bad to still continue on same formula or need to change to nxt version or is it high time for me to change to any other regular milk.. am little worried.. she doesn’t eat much likes only rice n yellow lentil with fruits she doesn’t eat bread biscuits any kind of snacks.. am just giving rice rice rice. Am worried about her nutrition n health please guide me what to do. Thanks a lot
Hello Dr Young!
My daughter has been on enfamil Gentlease since birth and now that she’s 6 months old and eating yogurt and a lot of solids we would like try to get her off the corn syrup formula. What do you recommend she could tolerate? A regular formula with non hydrolyzed proteins? Or does she have to stay with hydrolyzed proteins? Thank you!
Great question! Well you know I am going to tell you to check with your doctor first. But if she’s eating yogurt fine and doc is cool with it- then it’s totally fine to try an intact protein “standard” formula. Just remember that if you switch to a formula with 100% lactose as the carbohydrate, you will need to transition slowly to giver her body a chance to increase her lactase (the enzyme that digest lactose). Here is a video I made about this exact topic of switching around months.
My breastfed little boy is 2 months today. We want to test out formulas to ensure he is not allergic. This is just a precaution for when he is at day care when I go back to work (sad face). Any suggestions for which formulas to start with? Signs to look for after we give it to him. He is eating about 5 oz. during a feed. Should we start with the full 5 oz. of formula?
Hi! Can I feed my 8 months old with similac total comfort and similac advance at the same time? or alternately? Thanks!
Hi, my son is 11 months and 2 weeks old and he’s taking Similac Stage 2 but my husband mistakenly opened the Stage 3 formula (for 12months +) which we are reserving for him when he turns 1. Shall we continue with it or should we discard it and open another can of Stage 2? Will there be any effect if he continues to drink the Stage 3? Thanks.
Check with your doctor to be sure it’s OK – but if your doc doesn’t mind, your son should be fine – you are so close to 12 months. Note that stage 2 and 3 are usually quite different (often Stage 3 has no extra whey), so check the ingredients. He may digest the stage 3 differently.
Hi,
Really enjoyed your article !! Quick question – my baby is now 13 months and we switched from the infant formula to Enfagrow toddler formula. It has 6 g of protein per 6 oz and he gets 12 oz per day. Is that too much ?? Just checking because the Enfamil infant version only has about 3 g per 6 oz.
Thank you !
Hi Solana, great question! It’s technically impossible for me to answer a questions about too much/too little without knowing your special baby and their whole diet. But I can tell you: Enfagrow toddler is modeled more like cow’s milk in terms of the protein than breast milk. Cow’s milk also has about 1g protein per oz. So he’s getting as much protein as if he was drinking 12 oz of cow’s milk (or a 4 oz serving at breakfast, lunch, and dinner) …. which is right about what most pediatricians recommend for that age.
My baby just turned 3 months old and he drinks Enfamil Neuropro formula. Is he too young to have formula that contains rice (such as Enfamil A.R.)? I ask because we’re having a hard time satisfying his hunger lately. I know that sometimes what appears to be hunger is actually sleepiness, boredom, him being uncomfortable, etc., but just seems to actually be hungry A LOT.
Hi! Definitely ask your doctor before changing formulas. To answer your question, he is not too young to have a formula that contains starch (like Enfamil AR), but he is too young to be adding cereal to his bottle.
Just note that Enfamil AR is a very different formula (ingredients wise) than Enfamil Neuropro. AR has much less lactose in the carbohydrate, and has much more casein in the protein. It does however have the exact same amount of calories. So while it may be digested differently, it doesn’t actually provide any more calories than neuropro.
Talk to your doctor about why your baby may be hungry all the time. Maybe he’s just growing and does actually need more volume? Maybe (like you said), he is trying to communicate something else and you can try changing him and other methods of soothing before offering more formula. Obviously, I don’t know your unique man so I have no idea what is going on. But talk to your doc, and do your best to feed him based on his hunger and fullness cues (which is easier said than done, I know!) You’re doing a great job!
my little one just turned 1 yrs old and there’s still half a can of formula left, can i still feed it to her? it’s nutramegin enfamil infant formula because she has a cow milk and soy allergy. so i can’t introduce her to cow milk, so bought the toddler version but want to know if she can still finish the infant formula first?
Absolutely she can still have it.
Hi hello 🙂 I accidentally purchased enfagrow premium toddler transitions 09-12months is it safe to give to my two month old? I gave to him last night and this morning he’s been spitting up a lot.
Hi! My husband accidentally bought an infant formula 0-6 months and our daughter is already 7months old now.. can we still consume it for our baby or just buy 6-12 months formula for our baby?
If it’s a US formula, YES you can. If it’s a European formula, then you really should take the “stages” seriously.
Hello.baby is 7 mos.i was given enfamil toddler transition formula(9 to 18 mos).is it safe to give him this?thank you.
MY BABY IS 10 MONTHS CAN I START TRANSITION INTO NIDO FORMULA. HE IS CURRENTLY DRINKING GOOD START STAGE 2.
Hi Doctor! My son is 1 year and 3 months old. He doesn’t like the taste of Enfagrow for 1-3 years old. He prefers Enfamil for 6-12 months old. Is it okay if i continue giving him the Enfamil one?
Hi, Dr. Young. My son turns 1 next week. I’m still breastfeeding/pumping but do supplement with a few ounces of hipp stage 2 follow-on milk in each bottle. Some days he’s 50/50 breastmilk and Hipp. He drinks a LOT and I just don’t have the time to pump at work and keep up!
He dabbles with foods. Some days he’ll have a decent amount of various baby purees, but most days he picks and chooses when he wants to eat solids. He is definitely getting his overwhelming nutritional needs from the breast milk and formula. He is at a good weight and was born full term.
So, I started recently adding 2 oz of cow’s milk to each of his bottles. I would like to get him transition done to cow’s milk, but now I am second-guessing myself.
1) am I hurting him by adding 2 oz of cow’s milk to each bottle? (2 oz formula, 2 oz cows milk, 4oz breastmilk)?
2) should I eventually just switch to 100% cow’s milk? Or, because he’s not eating much food yet, should I just continue with my crazy ratio?
#soconfused
In the meantime, I’m trying to get him to eat more solids….but that has been quite the battle!
Dr.
My son is 6 month old. I give him natures only Toddler formula. They advertise as toddler formula bc they believe baby should be breastfed up to a year. However they have charts that compare it to breast milk and other infant formula.
I think he may be getting little calcium deposits on his face, could he be getting too much? What are risks of getting too much calcium in the diet? My pediatrician said none… but of course I need other opinions! Thanks 🙂
Katie
Hi Dr. – My 8 month old is still drinking Lebenswert Stage 1 formula (0-6months) because I like that it has Lactose in it. The Stage 2 formula has no lactose and contains Maltodextrin. The only other ingredient differences are that Stage 1 also contains Potassium Choloride and Sodium Choloride while Stage 2 contains Calcium Carbonate. Should I keep giving my baby Stage 1 or does she not need the Lactose anymore and it makes sense to switch her to Stage 2? I know you’re not as familiar with European formulas but hopefully you can offer some insight!
Thanks so much.
Hi, my baby is 3 years old plus but i am still giving him enfamil stage 2 as he dislikes both stage 3 and 4 taste. is this acceptable? Can i feed him stage 2 till he is 6 years old?
Hello – I am having to feed my baby formula because of a procedure I had when I was younger on my nipples which means I only have limited milk that actually comes out. She’s 3 months. I had her on Hipp Organic but she was being sick a lot so I tried to move to Holle goats formula which she refuses to drink. So then tried Holle cow formula and she’s being really funny with it An will only really drink it when she’s exhausted and about to fall asleep. What in your opinion is the best baby formula available in Europe as we live in Spain.
Hi dr. My daughter is 15 months and she uses aptamil stage 3, I got aptamil stage 4 by mistake (ages 3-6 years). Is it ok to give it to her in order not to through the can?
Thanks,
Nadine
Hello, I stocked too many similac pro advance infant formula, can I continue feeding him after he turns one, probably for a “prolonged” couple of more months? Will he short of nutrition? Also, is it ok to switch between Similac pro advance and similac Pure bliss? Thanks!
Thank you doctor. This article helped me a lot.
Oh you are so welcome!
Hi ! My baby is 6 months old now but still he like to drink the 0-3 months newborn enfamil formula .is it okay to give the newborn formula than the 6-12months enfamil formula .thankyou
Absolutely!! All US formulas are required to meet the nutritional needs of babies up until 12 months.
Hi Dr.
Thanks for this article! My baby is using Similac Total Comfort 1 (0-6months). She is now 6 months old, but was a late preemie so technically she is 5m1w old. I have started different solids, including cereal and fruit purees and they have all sat well with her.
My main question is:
Should I go ahead and confidently shift to Similac Total Comfort 2 (6-12months)? Do I need to ease her into it? (Half of stage 1/half of stage 2) or is that a terrible idea and I should start stage 2 altogether properly? Thankyou!
They are very similar, so she would likely handle the switch fine. But I always suggest “easing” babies whenever possible. Since the timing is flexible, just begin the switch when you are halfway through your last can of Stage 1 so you don’t have to waste any formula!
Hi I made mistake bought lectogen starter infant formula from birth to 6 months n my baby is 10 moths is it safe to continue giving him the infant?
Hi Rosinah, I am so sorry – I am totally unfamiliar with Lectogen formula, so I am not much help. I can tell you that it is not a US formula, which likely means that the staging is more important than it is here in the US. So ask your doctor! And if they can’t help you, I would be cautious and use the staging that fits your baby’s age (if you are outside the US).
My baby is 9 months can i give him enfogrow premium toddle next step
Hi Franca! I wouldn’t. “Toddler” formulas are not regulated by the FDA at all, so it’s a totally different product. I would stick with “infant” formulas until 12 months, unless your doctor suggests something different.
Hi, I’m wondering if I can go between two stages of ready made formula (enfamil) (stage 1- stage 2 and then back to stage 1). Hubby and I shop at Costco and they only carry stage 1 of enfamil twin packs for $60 (you get 200g more for the same price you would pay anywhere else) and I recently received a coupon for $20 off stage 2 enfamil formula of any kind (ready format, powder etc) and I am low on my ready format (we travel lots so we use the ready format when we stop for gas etc) so is it okay to use stage 2 for now until I get some money to purchase more stage 1? My little one is 6 months old now.
Hi Abbey – yup – your angel should tolerate that fine I would mix the two together if possible to ease the transition. But after 6 months, either stage 1 or 2 is fine to use Love those coupons!!!
Hello! I supplement with stage 1 Holle goats milk for my 4mo old. We don’t get the next shipment for a couple of days, can I give her some of my toddlers stage 3 goats milk?
Hi Mindy – ask your doc for sure! My personal opinion is – no I wouldn’t use a toddler (stage 3) for a baby that young. I would prefer to see an infant formula used. For a short time, they should do OK. You can use a partially hydrolyzed formula if you are worried about digestibility. Good luck Mama, that is a stressful situation!
Hi, my baby is just 1-2 weeks shy in turning one and she has just finished her 0-12 months formula. May I know whether it’s alright to switch her to Step 3 right now? Thank you!
As long as your doctor is OK with it – I think it’s fine (as long as she was born at term). Stage 3 formulas are still modified to be more like breast milk than just unmodified cow’s milk.
My son is 15 months old, he is not great with table food yet. He is only snacking no true meals. He still gets 4 bottles of similac pro total comfort a day. Should I replace his infant formula with toddler formula? And if yes which would you recommend.
Hi Christine, you definitely need to talk to your doc on this one. As you know total comfort is partially hydrolyzed and almost all toddler formulas are intact protein which is probably not a good choice to switch him to until he is eating solids better. His weight gain trajectory is a big factor here – which is why it’s important you work on this issue with your doctor.
Hello. My 5 month & one week old baby is currently feeding on 0-6 months of Enfamil but these past 2 weeks we are having a hard time feeding him. He usually takes 5-6oz five times a day but now he would only drink 3oz-5oz and it is not even easy. Feeding him lately is like a tug of war. He clearly knows how to push out the bottle using his tongue. I dont know if it is because of teething or he just doesnt like the taste of milk anymore. Can I feed him using 6-12 months of Enfamil or should I switch to another brand?
Hi can I give my 8 months old baby 1 and up (stage 3 formula )
Hi Angie – depends on the brand. First, I am assuming you are referring to US formulas. Some “stage 3” are toddler formulas which you should not use until after 12 months. You can definitely use any “stage 2” brand.
My baby is 18and half months i was giving her infermil 9 to 18 monts ,i switched to klim 1+ she has not drank a whole bottle in a week ,am worried and dont know what to try next ,am a frist time mom can you help me plz .
Hi Melissa, I am so sorry to hear this! Sadly, you are not in the US, so I’m not familiar with Klim formula. I suggest you go see your pediatrician. In the immediate short term, you can also focus on feeding her high-calorie solid foods to keep her calorie intake up while you and your doctor figure out why she is not taking the bottle.
My son is 2 years old now and he still prefers enfamil 6-12 months than regular milks. Regular milks make him can’t poop. He scream and cries everytime he try poop and take 2-3 day for him to poop. Instead of everyday.
This is not normal and em very frustrated please help any advise I would gladly appreciated.
Hi Ken, just ask your doc if it’s OK to give him formula in his cup instead of milk? At 2 – we hope almost all of his calories come from a nutrient dense, varied diet. Most 2 year olds have around 10 oz of cow’s milk in a cup with meals during the day. I would have no problem with him having formula in these cups instead if it makes all your lives easier. But talk to your doctor about it. You can also work with his diet a lot to help keep him regularly stooling. I suggest doing both of those things together.
I was given a can of Gerber Soy 3 and noticed it says 9-24 months. Is it safe to give my 7 month old daughter?
Check with your doc. Honestly, I would prefer stage 1 or 2 since those are “Infant formulas” (what this article is about) and stage 3 is a toddler formula. If you are in a pinch and our baby is hungry with nothing to eat, then 1 bottle will not hurt her at 7 months, but I would not use the whole can. Check with your doc though – they may have a more liberal opinion than me.
Hi Doc, my son is 5 months old now and we currently using enfamil gentlease stage 1, currently it is out of stock.. can i change to enfamil gentlease stage 2?
yup!
Can I gave my mom this formula she is 89
wow! I question I have never received! Honestly Ann, that is about 88 years away from my expertise 🙂 Definitely talk to her doctor.
Hi Dr, my 8 month old is still on infant formula, S26, 0 to 6 month old. I see the Whey and Caesin are totally different in the S26 6 to 12 month old formula. Should baby switch over to the 6 to 12 month old formula or remain on infant formula? Someone told me that the 6 to 12 month will keep baby fuller for longer and she will sleep through, is this true?
Hi Jennalee – sadly I’m not as familiar with formulas outside the US – so you really need to talk to your Dr. “Stages” are regulated differently in different countries. I do know that some formulas switch to higher casein and claim to “keep the baby fuller”. This claim is based on the fact that casein empties the stomach more slowly. It is not research based (meaning I have never seen a research study actually showing babies show less signs of hunger on such a formula). It’s not as if the formula actually has more calories – just a different type of protein. So it’s important you talk with your doc to be sure you do indeed need to switch to stage 2, and if so, which brand would be best for your baby.
Hi there my baby is 6 months old were trying to feed him 6-12 months formula but he doesnt like it but the formula is cheeper than the previous what should i do?
Hi Louie, if you can stick with the stage 1 (assuming it’s a US formula), then he can be on that for the full year. If you need to switch for your budget, I would try to switch very slowly. Start making EVERY bottle with just a tiny bit of stage 1 and mostly stage 1. The next day, make all the bottles with just a little more stage 2 and a little less stage 1. the goal is to try and slowly transition him to stage 2 without him noticing. Good luck!
Our pediatrician recommended for our one year old that we start using toddler formula instead of cow’s milk because it has added iron and she’s a little bit anemic. First, do you have an opinion on how much should we really care about the anemia? I’ve been anemic my entire life and if she takes after me the truth is that supplementing with iron right now to make a difference. Second, if you don’t like the Enfamil toddler formula, is there any that you do like? Thank you in advance!
Hi Allison, this is something you definitely want to work with your doc on. I am not a pediatrician, but I do take anemia very very seriously at this age – her body and brain are doing so much growing at this stage, we don’t want to face even the slightest possibility of anything less than 100% oxygen delivery to those tissues (which is what those red blood cells do). First your doc can run tests to be sure the anemia is actually due to low iron (which is the most common reason). They have probably already done this. Here is a video going over some of the differences in toddler formulas on the market, so you can choose one you are comfortable with. Also, you can get a LOT of really high quality, highly absorbable iron from food! I’d focus on feeding her meat every day, and try to incorporate some really rich sources like beef and liver. You got this Mama!
my baby is already 5mos 1/2.it is ok to switch as early for 6-12mos.old milk formula?
Hi Jennilyn, Yes – it’s fine. The real decision should be whether you are doing solid foods yet. If you are, then it’s fine to start using the stage 2 (6-12 months). But, as I said above, you can also just stay on “stage 1” all the way to a year. The “stages” are regulated here in the US like they are in the EU.
Hi a 9month old girl I look after has just gone into stage 2 formula and has started getting diarrhea could this be from the change of formula
Hi Katrina, it could be a coincidence, but it could be the formula. I am assuming you are using US formula, in which case the staging doesn’t matter much to me. The recipes don’t change that much, but stage 2 usually has a little more iron and some other minerals. If the extra minerals are not sitting well with her (which is totally possible), it could be causing the diarrhea. If you are using US formula, then you can try going back to stage 1 and see if that gives her relief. If it does, you can feel safe keeping her on stage 1. Be sure to run any switch by the pediatrician first.
Hello Dr. Young! New mom here. My newborn is on Gerber Goodstart Soy. I hadnt realized it, but I’d been giving him Stage 3 (9-24 Months), instead of Stage 1. Does what you said apply to his formula as well?
Hi! actually no. In this article, I am talking about “Infant Formula” which is formula marketed to infants 0-12 months. Stage 3 is technically a toddler formula, so I would switch to stage 1.
Hi Dr. Young, so glad I found your article. Wanted your advice, my little one is 9 month old and I exclusively breastfed him since birth but will be switching to formula due to medical procedure I will have to have. Would you recommend a specific formula to start with? He’s eating solids but hasn’t tried dairy just yet.
P.S. I was looking at Holle (cow version) or HIPP stage 2 no starch, but quite honestly I am very lost due to so much product out there.
Way to go making it breastfeeding that long!!! Honestly, at 9 months he’ll probably be fine on anything if he’s been healthy up until now. Holle and HiPP are both great choices! Here is a link to US formulas I recommend at that age. Run them by your doctor, and then trust your intuition – and then don’t second guess yourself! He is going to do great!
Super informative, thanks!
you are welcome!
Thank you for breaking this down for us moms! My daughter will be 13 months when we are traveling international and I’m stressing about the milk situation.
She has transitioned to cows milk and loves it. I still breastfeed twice a day but she really loves her bottle. I’m not sold on milk overseas (I avoid it too because of the level of pasteurization cant be as trusted) so was thinking about taking her infant formula with me instead so she at least still gets her milk. Do you think it will be an issue? It’s the Enfamil Infant formula. Or, they have the shelf stable cows milk but milk that doesnt need to be refrigerated seems odd to me.
Thank you in advance for your help!
I think either is fine – but go ahead and take the formula for your peace of mind! Honestly, the formula is more nutrient-dense than cow’s milk so it is definitely not going to hurt her to have formula instead of cow’s milk for a trip. Do whatever is going to be the least stressful for you so you can enjoy your trip with her!
My little one just turned three months and I tried switching from E newborn to E infant and it’s been a nightmare!!! Hubby ran to the store tonight in negative temps for more newborn formula. First bottle put him straight to sleep after not sleeping for two days! I hate that the label made me feel like I had to change his food when he was doing so well.
Newborn is 80% whey and Infant is 60% whey – that could be the reason! If he’s a healthy baby, he can absolutely stay on Newborn all the way until 12 months (assuming your doc is cool with it too). I am sorry you guys went through that!
Hi Dr. My girl will be 2 year old in March. After I switched her to Karihome step 2 formula she got a very bad constipation. According to the pharmacist it’s because the amount of iron in the follow up formula. Can I give her infant formula back? Thank u very much. 😀
Hi Lily – I feel so bad but I can’t help you!! I am guessing you are not from the US sine I am unfamiliar with Karihome. Also, I don’t know your daughter’s nutrition history or why she still needs to be on formula at age 2, so this is really a question for your pediatrician. Sorry I can’t be more helpful.
im recently giving bb enfamil stage1 for 0-12months. marketing have been showing stage 2 which is 6 to 12 months. in this case, should i just follow thru 0 to 12 stage fm for baby or switch to stage. which stages has more benefit him
Hi Dion, Stage 2 probably has higher concentrations of some minerals. You can switch to stage 2 when he is 6 months (but you don’t have to!). Just don’t waste formula thinking you need to switch. If you do switch, I suggest doing it slowly. Even though it is the same brand, it is still a formula change. You can use up the last of your stage 1 as you slowly switch over to stage 2.
Hello! Is it okay to feed Kabrita toddler formula to a 4 month old?
Hi Jennifer! You really need to ask your Dr. Kabrita is formulated for a 12 month old. So feeding it to a younger baby depends on a lot of individual factors (baby’s age, baby’s health, any breast milk? how much? any solids? which? gestational age… just to name a few). Here is a video I made about this topic to give you an idea of the factors you need to consider and discuss with your doc. And I JUST made a video yesterday about goat milk formulas in general (including Kabrita) that may be helpful too.
Can I start switching formulas? My little girl will be 8 months next week. We have been on Gentle ease since about 2 months. She is now eating baby food, smashed bananas, avocados, yogurt and puffs. Since she is already eating an abundance of different types of foods, would it really matter to switch to all the samples we were given of other formula brands? We were just going to try to use it all up before she turns 1 and switches to cows milk. I would hate to waste all the containers we have (none of it has expired yet). Thanks!!!
Hi Lyn! Here is a video I made about this topic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3-ibzrLPTs
In short – it’s fine to pick an intact formula to try given what you’ve told me. But I would suggest picking one. IF she does well, stick with it! I would not suggest using up all the different options you have (as long as your budget affords this), as that can be a lot for her intestines to handle. Good luck Mama!
Hi I accidentally ordered 12-24 months of milk 😫 but my baby is 4 months old only. I ordered it online and already shipped. Pls. Enlighten me on how would im going to do for the milk i ordered wrong. Thank you
Hi Rochelle, if you ordered a Toddler formula (for over 12 months), then you really need to get an infant formula for a 4 month old baby. (Toddler formula is very different than infant formula). I am SO sorry! will the company exchange it if you ship it back?
Thank you so much for this in-depth comparison. I received a ton of free newborn (0-3) enfamil blue sample cans and my LO is now 4 months but I’m happy I can still use them! I’m heavily supplementing due to a low supply so any deal helps.
My one specific question- I have a 2 year old (26 months) and she has a case of sibling rivalry at times. I try and give her a cup or even a bottle of milk but she wants the formula. Sometimes I just give it and mix a bottle of newborn formula or let her finish a bottle he didn’t because some battles just aren’t worth fighting! Do you think at her age drinking infant formula over milk is equal or more beneficial? Or is that damaging to do so?
I’m willing to spend the extra on toddler formula just to try and keep the peace but if I can get away fixing her a bottle of newborn formula, even better!
Cara, my 2 boys were 16 months apart so I TOTALLY get it! It’s a hard transition for that older sibling!
Girl – I say just give her a bottle of the newborn formula and put it out of your mind! As long as she’s eating a healthy diet, an occasional “glass” of formula can be considered a liquid multivitamin … keep the peace 🙂
Hi my baby is already 6 months by mistake I brought the formula milk Similac infant 0-6 suppose to be I’ll buy for 6-12 is it fine to continue feeding my baby until he finish the one I buy ?
Hi Rosalie, I’m not exactly sure which formula you are referring to. But if you bought something that says “Infant formula” (any age range between 0 – 12 months), then it is fine to feed your baby. In the US, ALL formulas need meet the needs of babies 0-12 months. So while some formulas have an age range on them, they are still perfectly safe to feed to babies outside that range.
I’d love to know the difference between Similac pro-advance and grow and go (the regular). Is there a difference other than price, especially in regards to a toddler. Our 15mo gets one bottle a day at bed; we don’t want to put regular milk in it, but we are almost out of frozen breastmilk. Should we continue to use similac pro-advanced (our fall back when we forget to defrost the breastmilk in time) or is the nutritional content of grow and grow equivalent?
Thanks for the info. I had a $5 coupon and needed to get enough for my money to last til pay day. A premade infant formula is $9 while the same size toddler formula is $6.
Getting my baby his food for a dollar made my day! (Yes the bar is low lol)
That is TOTALLY worth celebrating!! Although I do have to mention that toddler formula is different than infant formula. So in the US – Newborn vs Stage 1 vs Stage 2 is all just marketing, as these are all “infant formulas”. But “toddler formula” is a different unregulated category. Here’s a video explaining the difference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJeVZE2aYy8
I hope I am not totally grinch-ing on your happy day!!
I have been giving (supplementing) my newborn “Baby’s Only” formula for just about a month now. I noticed yesterday that it is a toddler formula and I just purchased a new can last week. Are there any risks involved in giving my newborn this formula? She will be 2 months October 14th!
Hi! Here’s a video I made about this exact thing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOiqGoXB1iU
Make sure you discuss it with your Dr. If your doc is OK with it, I would recommend mixing it with breast milk as much as you can.
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I accidentally fed my 8yr old kid with a baby formula for 6-12months.
I wasnt aware that the box of the milk says 6-12 months and not 6yrs old. My son drunk it anyway, but he said it taste different. would that make his tummy bad because of a different content or it doesn’t matter?
Thank you for the reply.
not at all! Formula is just modified from cow’s milk to more closely resemble breast milk. If anything it is more gentle and safer than cow’s milk! No harm done.
Thank you for this !!! Just ran out of formula but have two cans for newborn enfamil 0-3 months but baby is 4. Thank God for google and this article!!
Oh I am SO happy this helped. Cheers to fed babies 🙂