Formula FAQ

Short Answer: Every baby is different - and there is no single best formula. BUT if you need somewhere to start:

*For healthy, term babies 0 – 5 months:

• Gerber Gentle Pro
• Enfamil Reguline

*For healthy babies older than 6 months:

• Earth's Best Dairy Organic Formula (the red can) OR
• Happy Baby OR
• Similac Pure Bliss OR
• Enfamil Infant (any type)

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Short Answer: No. Not with today’s options. There are more important issues to consider first.

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Short Answer: No short answer – sorry! Depends on if you are looking to avoid “lab derived” ingredients, or hexane extracted ingredients, or added sugars, or palm oil …

The good news is, you’ve got options for either scenario and I’ve got a breakdown of all the brands for you to make the decision easy!

Short Answer: Nope, ONLY the list of ingredients matter

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Short Answer: It's not necessary, but if your baby is exclusively formula fed and your formula does not already contain a probiotic, then I do think adding a probiotic can be beneficial. The type of probiotic you choose, and the way you introduce it all depend on your individual baby's characteristics.

Please read More Details so you know how to choose the best probiotic and introduce it safely:

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Short Answer: No. BUT you should do your research ahead of time to know which formula you would choose if you decide to feed your baby formula later on.

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Short Answer: No – I don't recommend homemade formula.

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Short Answer: ALL formula is made as a substitute for breast milk. Advertising that a particular baby formula is ideal for breastfed babies is just a marketing strategy. Read the list of ingredients and choose whichever you think is best, no matter what the marketing

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Short Answer: It depends on what State you are in. But every State should have a partially hydrolyzed option in case you baby needs it. There are also forms you can ask your doctor to fill out to help you use your WIC support to get a non-WIC formula if your baby needs it. This process is easier in some States than others.

This article will give you a lot more detail (and confidence!)