Similac has a new baby formula on the market: Similac Pure Bliss. I LOVE the name – so calming and reassuring! Haha! OK, so I actually do really love the name, but we all know the name means crap. What we care about is the list of ingredients and whether this formula might be the perfect choice for YOUR angel. So here’s a breakdown of what you need to know about the formula, and how Pure Bliss compares to other baby formulas you are probably considering…
Want to watch the Happy Hour I did about Pure Bliss? Here it is!
What Does Grass Fed Mean?
The big deal about Similac Bliss is – it’s based on dairy from grass-fed cows. What does this mean? Well, it’s hard since “grass-fed” is not a regulated term. It just means that the cows ate grass for a few months of their lives.
This could be dried grass in a trough inside. However, the Similac website does say that their cows do actually graze outside on grass most of the year (due to weather). This actually is pretty impressive! It will make for much happier cows.
Lots of dairy and feed-lots don’t allow cows much time to exercise and feed them corn, or soy, or grain (since it’s cheaper). This makes for sick cows that are more likely to need antibiotics.
Will Grass Fed Cows make better milk for Infant Formula?
So, the cows that make the dairy base of Pure Bliss are happier than other formula’s cows. Will this matter when it comes to the formula? From a strictly research-based perspective – I don’t think so ….
Here’s the thing: when cows get to eat grass instead of corn (or grain), they have a much healthier fat content in their milk. Grass-fed cows make milk with more healthy omega-3 fats (1). This is well documented. BUT, baby formula uses nonfat milk as a base, so all that healthy at from grass-fed cows is removed
It’s mostly the protein that goes into the formula. We don’t have any research currently to suggest that the protein content of grass-fed cows is any different than other cows. So, the nutritional value of grass-fed vs. conventional-dairy based formula is the same.
But I want to add a non-research based thought. We do know that grass-fed cows are healthier and “happier”. They will be less-sick, and are less likely to have inflammation, and toxins in their body. I personally think this will trickle down into their milk.
I think it is likely that there are differences in certain molecules in the milk (like inflammatory and stress-related proteins) that we just don’t measure. I’ve got NO RESEARCH to back that up – just my opinion. You can make your own call here as the expert on YOUR baby and your family.
Pure Bliss starts with “fresh” milk
The other big selling point that Pure Bliss makes is – they start with “fresh” milk. This means they start with liquid skim milk from cows, as opposed to dry skim milk powder. I have no idea why this would matter at all. You buy Pure Bliss in a powder form just like all other formula. So, even though they may start with “fresh” dehydrate the formula back into a powder before selling it to you! So, while this sounds nice … (I mean the word “fresh” always brings up lovely images in your head) …. I have no idea why it would make a difference in terms of your baby’s health.
How do the Ingredients stack up:
Here are the ingredients for Similac Pure Bliss
In short – I think this is a great formula!
It has extra whey to make the whey:casein ratio more like breast milk. It’s got no Palm oil. It DOES have DHA and ARA (C. Cohnii Oil & M. Alpina Oil) and nucleotides – which I really like in a formula for newborns. It’s got no glucose-sugar added, and it has a prebiotic (galactooligosaccharides).
Awesome! I think this is a great formula.
If you are deciding on a formula to start with, you’ll likely want to know how Pure Bliss compares with other competing formulas, here’s how Pure Bliss stacks up:
Similac Pure Bliss vs. Similac Advance:
Breakdown: Similac Pure Bliss and Similac Advance are almost identical!! Here are the ONLY differences:
- Pure Bliss comes from “happy cows” (aka: grass-fed). We have no idea what the cow’s that make Advance eat (so I’m guessing it’s probably not grass).
- Pure Bliss has whey protein listed lower on the list of ingredients (4th vs 3rd, highlighted in green above). What does this mean? It either means that Pure Bliss has a tiny bit more whey (which is fine) – but this is impossible to know really, since we don’t know the concentration of the ingredients listed. In short – I don’t think this difference really means anything.
- Pure Bliss does NOT have Lycopene. This is one of those designer ingredients that is not required.
Similac Pure Bliss vs. Similac Organic:
Breakdown: Similac Pure Bliss is NOT organic! So if organic is important to you, then Pure Bliss is not the best choice. Otherwise, Similac Pure Bliss and Organic are very different formulas. Here is the summary of differences:
- Pure Bliss comes from “happy cows” (aka: grass-fed), but is NOT organic. We have no idea what the cow’s that make Organic eat (so I’m guessing it’s probably not grass).
- Similac Organic has VERY different carbohydrate sources than Pure Bliss (underlined in green). Organic has two different non-lactose sugars added: Maltodextrin (which is glucose) and sugar (which is a molecule of glucose and fructose combined). These are very different from the lactose in Pure Bliss (and breast milk).
- These two have different prebiotics. Pure Bliss has galactooligosaccharides. Organic has Pure Bliss has fructooligosaccharides. This isn’t that big of a deal. However, Organic has less prebiotic than Pure Bliss. You can tell because it’s farther down on the list of ingredients (underlined in blue).
- Pure Bliss does NOT have any lycopene, and Organic does.
Summary:
In short, I like Pure Bliss – but you have to decide what characteristics of a baby formula are most important to you and your family (organic? Happy cows? A prebiotic? Extra whey? You get it … ).
When making a formula decision, remember: YOU are the expert on your own baby… trust your gut. I hope this article simply provides your gut with more information about your options.
Have you tried Pure Bliss? I would LOVE to know how your baby did with it? Let me know in the comments!
Wishing you lots of baby coos and snuggles,
xo Dr Young
References:
- Bainbridge ML, Egolf E, Barlow JW, Alvez JP, Roman J, Kraft J. Milk from cows grazing on cool-season pastures provides an enhanced profile of bioactive fatty acids compared to those grazed don a monoculture of pearl millet. Food Chem 2017; Feb 15; 217:750-755.
Thank you so much for all your helpful information!!! It has been very helpful for choosing formula for my 6m old twins.
I was wondering if you have any info on the new Similac Simply nurture formula? I am in Canada and I think it’s the only grass-fed formula out there with very promising ingredients. I called similac and the whey:casein ratio is 52:58. So that seems alright, no?
Would love your opinion!
Thanks.
Hey Milou
This is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. So sorry for the delay in response but I wanted to finally reply back and let you know what Dr. Young said. Obviously, she only knows about formulas in the United States and some European Formulas but she did check out Similac Simply Nurture for you. She said it is very similar to the Pure Bliss formula here but they are not identical. They add extra whey that is hydrolyzed, which would be tolerated better from a scientific standpoint. If you want to read about Pure Bliss she has an article here and a video here. Again, remember that these are not identical formulas but very close.
As always, talk to your child’s doctor, take any changes slowly, thank you so much for being patient with us and you are doing awesome work mom!
Emily
Would like to know if you think this formula is safe for newborns? I’ve read so much about powered being non sterile and how they should be on liquid formula for the first 2 months. So confused as to how to protect baby with powered formula. I read the WHO states water for powdered formula should be 150F when adding the power to make sure it kills the powders bacteria. Thoughts? I like what I’m reading about pure bliss.
Jeanette
This is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. Thank you so much for asking! I know it can feel overwhelming when you are trying to prepare formula and make sure you are following all the instructions properly. To help you on your feeding journey, Dr. Young has a YouTube playlist with all of her formula prep videos.
As always check with your child’s doctor, take any changes slowly and you are doing an awesome job taking care of your little one!
Emily
Hi! According to this website pure bliss DOES have Lutein but on your video you state it does not. Can you explain?
https://pureblissbaby.com/discover/whats-in-pure-bliss
Hey Jessica
This is Emily, Dr. Young’s assistant. Thank you for your question. That is an older video from 2016. A more recent video of a review of all Similac’s formulas can be found here. She also has it listed as an ingredient in this article/chart. And within this article if you scroll down she has a breakdown of Similac Pure Bliss vs. Plum Organic and she shows the list of ingredients and says Pure Bliss does have Lutein.
Hope this helps
Emily
Hi dr young i absolutely love you, i watch your videos all the time. And you have helped me so much. I am needing help my baby is 4 months old he has been on similac pro sensitive since he was born i also breastfeed. He’s done pretty good on the sensitive its just he doesn’t poop everyday he will go 4 days sometime and still have a hard time pooping. And im at a point to where i don’t like the sugar it has corn syrup and sugar listed in the ingredients. So im not sure if he needs a partially hydrolyzed protein. But i dont want him having anything with palm oil in it. Which stinks because most formula has it. Im interested in trying pure bliss or pro Advance because it doesn’t have sugar. Im loving the prebiotic in pro advance so i need help in is the prebiotic in pro better or pure bliss?
Hi Carneshia, thank you for such sweet words! you are amazing!!
Obliviously I can’t give you a perfect answer but I can give you some info that will help. Watch this video about Enfamil Gentlease. I know its not a formula you’re considering, but I go into some details about the research into the “sexy” ingredients which absolutely applies to the 2FL in Pro Advance. It will help you decide if it’s worth it for your baby. I will say that if you move to either Pure Bliss or Pro Advance, you will be moving the protein to more whey (which might help with constipation!). As you know, you’ll also be moving the carbohydrate from corn syrup/sugar to lactose. So if you do switch, just be sure to go slow! Your LO’s intestines will need some time to ramp up his ability to handle more lactose. So just be sure to transition slowly. Bring those points up with your pediatrician and see what he/she suggests. Good luck Mama!
Hello my name is Jessica! I have a 8 month old baby girl . I EBF for the first 7 months and i wanted to do it for the first 12 months. But I decided to start formula feeding. I have 2 other children and breastfeeding was really consuming all my time I felt like I was taking time away from my other 2 children so it was best for my family to introduce a bottle. My baby actually transitioned fairly easy. I bought Minbie bottles which I love by the way perfect bottle for breastfed baby’s (the teet is award winning.) Anyways i started using Earths Best formula and i really like it and so does baby ! My only issue is it creates a lot of foam. I live in a small town I only have 1 grocery store and Walmart 😬 so Walmart was out of earths best formula so i had to try a different formula. I bought pure bliss. And I actually really like it as well. I like the color of it looks so natural earths best looks more yellow . Pure bliss also doesn’t smell as strong as earths best and it doesn’t create any foam. My only issue is it is not organic 😖. I’m torn between the two . I’m not sure which one I should keep buying . Baby enjoys both (:
Hi Jessica. This is actually a GOOD problem! 🙂 In my opinion, Grass Fed has several benefits that organic does not … and vice versa. So, I don’t think one is better than the other – both great options. Since baby does well on both (hooray!) I suggest picking which is most convenient in terms of availability, preparation, and budget. These things matter! Earth’s best IS foamy! If you stick with that, you can prep a pitcher of formula at the beginning of the day which allow the foam to settle in the refrigerator. You can also add a drop or two of gas drops to a particularly foamy bottle if you are in a hurry. The gas drops help dissipate the foam.
Remember, this is a good problem and nothing to add stress to your busy mom-of-3 life! Good luck!
We’ve used Pure Bliss since 3 months when I wasn’t able to breastfeed anymore. It is awesome! We experimented with a few different formulas & this one is the only one that didn’t give my son gas, the runs, or constipation. He is doing phenomenal on this formula & I would recommend it all day long.
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing! I have heard similar from lots of other parents – and it is wonderful to have at least one grass fed option here in the US!
Dear Dr. Young,
I cannot thank you enough for your educational website and videos. After exclusively breastfeeding four children and supplementing my fifth at six months, I found myself having to exclusively formula feed my sixth at only 3 months. I spent hours researching baby formula only to find myself confused and scared of all the “bad ingredients”. Your site was the only one I found that actually explains the ingredients and why they’re put into formula. This education equipped me with the information and confidence necessary for me to make the best decision for my little one. Thank you SO much!
I began by feeding my baby HIPP Dutch formula at 3 months. Though I was happy with the smell, consistency and most of the ingredients (minus the palm oil), my baby suffered from constipation. When we began stage 2, the smell and consistency were different (not in a good way). It did not mix as well, seemed thicker, and made my baby terribly constipated – she screamed every time she needed to go. 🙁 She’s generally a very happy, easy-going baby. So, after more research, lots of time on your site, and reading many reviews, I decided to try Pure Bliss. I love that it doesn’t have palm oil or sugars, is non-GMO, does have lactose, whey, coconut oil, and prebiotics, and the cows are “happy” being fed grass in Ireland. 🙂 It has a nice thin consistency, mixes well, and tastes good. (Yes, I tasted it.) My baby is doing well on it and it does not make her constipated (though the introduction of solids have caused some issues). Overall, I am very happy with Pure Bliss and do recommend it.
Thank you again for your time and dedication to educating us. Wishing you many blessings and peace in the new year!
Thank you for leaving such a nice note! LOVE that you tried all the formulas 🙂 I am so thrilled she is doing well on the Pure Bliss – and thank you for leaving your experience. I know it will help other families too. Happy New Year to your sweet family!
My baby drinks pure bliss and t is amazing it also taste way better than similac advance . It taste more like breast milk and more natural. He loves it!
Thanks for sharing! So glad it’s working well for you guys!
Hello Dr. Young,
I currently have a 3.5 month old who was diagnosed with GERD at 2 months old. It was at that time that they started him on a thickened formula (Similac for spit up) which seemed to be ok at first. However, I’ve noticed that after feedings he gets quite congested (even sitting up to feed) and seems to rub his eyes, as if they are itching. He has never had these symptoms before this formula and that are decreased if I mix it with the generic brand, which has lower corn in it, which makes me think he might have a corn allergy or intolerance. Thinking of trying this formula based on all your reviews… suggestions? Thank you in advance!
Hi Sara, Oh dear – I am so sorry. GERD is literally the pits. Honestly, the congestion and itchiness are something you should talk to your Dr about as those are immune mediated symptoms and indicate a potential sensitivity. Similac for spit up (and Enfamil AR) are both 80% casein, so he likely switched to much more casein when you made the switch. My bet would be that is what’s bothering him, as opposed to the corn. Ask your Dr about potentially trying a more whey predominant formula (like Enfamil Infant). You can thicken at home as per your Dr’s instructions if he still needs the thicker consistency. Just a suggestion to consider.
My baby had had acid reflux or GERD which can cause damage to your babies esophagus and just because he spits up less doesn’t mean he’s in any less pain. My dr first prescribed Zantac then nexium the nexium was a life saver! Also congestion is a sign of a allergic reaction in babies especially itchy eyes. Now my baby is off the nexium and takes mylanta and pepto for children!
Hi Dr Young! Thanks for your informative review of Pure Bliss. We are just trying our first can and do far I really like it. Right away I noticed that it doesn’t make foam. Honest, Earths Best, and Plum all make a huge amount of bubbly foam where Pure Bliss’s consistency seems closer to breast milk. I also noticed that it is a product of Ireland. This makes me think of another product I love from Ireland, Kerry Gold butter which is also from grass fed cows. To your point about happier chores having healthier milk, I can only think of how much a woman’s diet affects her breast milk. It would follow that cows will make superior milk of they are eating their best diet. I also love that this formula has no palm oil or brown rice syrup. My main concern with any food is the presence of glyphosate (round-up). Do you know if it has been tested for levels of pesticide?
Hi Winnie, what a thoughtful post! Sadly, I have no idea if the formula has been tested. It is not organic, so it does not need to be tested and I just don’t know if any independent labs have done this and would release the results. Either way, I am super glad that it is going well for you guys!
I am currently Using pure bliss and have not noticed a difference between Normal formula Versus pure bliss. I feel like my child is still having tummy problems and I need to go back to a lactose-free formula. My question is do you think nutramiagen or almentium is better? Or what do you suggest For lactose free
Hi Kaime, I am so sorry to hear this 🙁 If you want to reduce the lactose, I’d recommend a lactose reduced and/or partially hydrolyzed formula first since its best to avoid hypoallergenic formulas if you can. Earth’s best Sensitive is an intact protein formula that is less than 1{d3431cee00683dd1c43a4eb0fdbd2aadf61cae39541cb3bcdd241b07539079d2} lactose. Or you could try a partially hydrolyzed formula that is also very lactose reduced. These include Gentlease (20{d3431cee00683dd1c43a4eb0fdbd2aadf61cae39541cb3bcdd241b07539079d2} lactose) or Total comfort (less than 1{d3431cee00683dd1c43a4eb0fdbd2aadf61cae39541cb3bcdd241b07539079d2} lactose). Ask your doctor about these options and make a decision together. Good luck!
Just switched from Nutramigen to pure bliss. Reading your review (and I loved it by the way). Hoping my littles tummy takes to it. My question is – why should we avoid hypoallergenic formulas? If she has an issue with the pure bliss, I’m going to use one of the suggestions you listed. Thanks.
Awesome question! When babies need a hypoallergenic formula – they are life changing and perfectly safe to stay on until the baby outgrows the allergy/digestive issue. However, I suggest avoiding them if they are not necessary for a few reasons. 1 – they are all lactose free which is not good if the baby has no problem with lactose, 2 – I think that if babies have the capacity to digest small proteins, then we should let them. This helps prepare the intestines for exposure to solid foods at 6 months, 3 – Hypoallergenic formulas smell bad. As such, some older babies have problems drinking the volumes we would like them to. Newborn babies don’t usually have any problem with the taste/smell, 4 – they are really expensive!
Thanks for your review. I like Pire Bliss too and I’d like to share my own experience.
I have never been formula fed in my life. I was breastfed and Pure cow milk fed. So every single time when I wash my baby formula bottle, I try not to breathe, because all the formulas make me extremly nauseous. I tried a few drops of Similac Pro Advance/Advance, Gerber Soothe etc, I literally puked.
But not for Pure Bliss. I can stand it’s smell and flavor. It doesn’t taste disguising. I can tell that it’s made from Fresh cow milk? , just like the one I was fed when I was a baby. (I am still surprised that I survived infancy, since the milk I was fed was 100{d3431cee00683dd1c43a4eb0fdbd2aadf61cae39541cb3bcdd241b07539079d2} pure fresh cow milk.)
Good formula
Thanks so much for sharing Katrina! I am so glad it’s working for you guys!!!
Is pure Bliss safe for milk protein intolerance?
Hi Sasha, my name is Bri. I’m Dr. Young’s assistant. Pure Bliss is an intact protein formula made of 48% whey and 52% casein. This formula would not be safe for milk protein intolerance. You can learn more about protein type in Dr. Young’s article here. You can also check out her video on hypoallergenic videos which may be helpful for what babies may benefit from one and your choices of formula if one is needed. You can watch it here. I hope this helps. You got this mama!
Thank you for taking time to complete this great review. We are feeding our son with Advance Pro. I am leaving my message to send you my sincere appreciation for your contribution!
Oh my gosh – thank you so much for taking the time to write this! I know what a big deal that is when you are also trying to care for a baby. It really means the world to me!
Oh My Gosh – Thank you SO much for taking the time to write that. What a blessing!
I breastfed my first baby and now I have twins and I give them formula. I just ended up switching to Pure Bliss after all the arsenic articles. This particular formula did very well in all the categories. After reading this I feel this was the best decision
That’s awesome Jennifer! Thanks so much for commenting – and twins?! Congratulations!
I am so happy it was helpful!!
We use HiPP formula and ship it in from Germany. Occasionally the shipment is late and so we have to get something to tide us over. Last time we got earths best organic between shipments and our babe HATED it!! He fought it so much but we were stuck because we paid 25$ for it. This time our shipment was late so we tried pure bliss and it’s actually amazing how similar it is to HiPP in smell, consistency and taste. Our babe didn’t skip a beat in drinking pure bliss. Thank goodness!
Kelly, I’m so happy you shared this – I am sure it will help other parents too. thank you!
Wow! I have no experience with pure bliss formula yet…BUT thanks to your amazing research and the wonderful reviews that your subscribers have left, I am more than confident that this is the formula I want to feed my baby!
I’ve been exclusively breastfeeding for 7 months now and unfortunately my milk supply won’t be enough to stock up once I begin school so I have decided that the right choice is to supplement with formula while I’m at school and once I get home I can stick the boob in lol! THANK YOU AGAIN!
Karolyne, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this note – what a sweetie you are! also, I spit out tea laughing when I read “stick in the boob”. ha! I totally relate 🙂
Our kiddo was born at 37 weeks exactly, and was supplemented from the start as I have low supply. He gets about 50/50 expressed breastmilk and formula. He’s been on Similac and Enfamil, both ready-made and powders, and spent a month or so on Nutramigen due to a suspected cow milk allergy; even on Nutramigen he was spitting up constantly and not gaining as much weight as our ped wanted. Kiddo started refusing Nutramigen, so I chose Pure Bliss because I liked the ingredients. It also gets major points for not smelling like the devil.
In the month he was on Pure Bliss he gained 3 pounds, after gaining 4 pounds in three months since birth. He still spits up, but not quite so much. When we run out, we’ve tried Similac and Enfamil since we have tons of samples and they are cheaper but every single time he starts spitting up more and is very gassy and unhappy. It works for us, for whatever reason, so we’re pretty happy with it!
Hi Sammi, what an amazing story! I am so sorry you had to go through all of that! And yes, Nutramigen has a very distinct (aka: horrid!) odor, doesn’t it?! I LOVE that you have had such good luck with Pure Bliss – I’ve had a lot of parents share similar stories about it. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to leave a comment – I know these comments help other families.
OMG, the same here! The same here!
We started using pure bliss after receiving some mailed coupons from similac. It’s great stuff! It mixes so much better then the other formula’s we have tried. It also seems to be thinner (but has the same or better nutrional content).
Our baby loves it! We are converted!
That’s awesome! Thanks so much for sharing … I Love a good coupon!
Thank you so much for your research and expertise! I am so happy I found this. I did receive the Similac Pure Bliss in the mail as a sample too. We hesitated to try it because one; it was free (thinking it was junk) and two; I was already breastfeeding and supplementing Similac Advance NON-GMO. We ran out of formula and I figured hey why not try it. The first thing I noticed was the milk looked more like breastmilk. Not whitish-yellowish in color and no floating particles like Advance formula. It looked well blended. Also, since I was breastfeeding and using formula, I assumed that is the reason why my baby only has one dirty diaper every 2-3 days. This obviously helps keep a fussy and gassy baby. After the first 48 hours, he had 2 dirty diapers and almost no smell. It was amazing and I also had a happier baby. I think Pure Bliss formula is easier on digestion and from your article and my experience seems better for my little guy. All around great product. I will continue to use until solids. Thank you again.
Hi Dani, Thanks so much for sharing your experience! It’s always great to hear “real world” reviews. I am SO happy your little guy is happier on it – that is all that matters!!
Hi Dr. Young!
So I’m really wanting to give my 1 month old baby the Earths Best Organic Baby Formula but my fiancé is leaning more towards the Similac Pure Bliss formula with Grass fed cows. We have been breastfeeding as much as possible but I am not producing enough so I am having to supplement. Can you please tell me if there is any significant difference between the two formulas besides Earths Best being organic and Pure Bliss not being organic??
My toddler was breast fed until around 18 months. When he began a primarily solids diet, he has struggled with tummy issues and constipation. We tried organic formulas, whole organic milk, and Lactaid, but poor baby would struggle pooping to the point that he would clench his buttcheeks to keep the poop in since it hurt really bad. Since starting Pure Bliss, he has pooped regularly and he is no longer an irritable bowel toddler. Such a terrific product!
Thanks so much for sharing this! I’m so happy this helped him with his constipation!
Hello Bridget,
I just discovered your website and I love it. My twins are nine months now and I have been educating myself about formulas for sometime now. They were exclusively breastfed for six months and I started supplementing with formula almost two weeks ago. I only mix it with their cereal. So I started with ‘pure bliss’ and we love it so far. My only concern was the fact that it is not organic and it has soy oil. So I bought Earth’s best (organic without corn syrup solids) -the red container- I still don’t like that it has soy and palm oil but I can’t seem to make up my mind between those two. Help please!
Hi Carole! This article includes a comparison with Plum Organics. Plum is very similar to Earth’s Best, except Earth’s Best also has a PREbiotic (as does Pure Bliss). It stinks that you have to decide between organic or no palm oil. Honestly, I think they are both great choices and I don’t firmly recommend one over the other. This is a no-loose situation – so close your eyes and letter your intuition decide!
My baby was a preemie (almost 3 months actual, 1 month adjusted) and has had reflux since his time in the NICU. We were put on Enfacare that we used to fortify his breastmilk and sometimes he would get straight formula in the NICU when I wasn’t producing enough milk. Since coming home about two months ago, his weight gain hasn’t been optimal and we’ve had to fortify with 5 different formulas. We’ve been desperate to find one that would help his reflux and help him gain weight. (He’s 6lbs 11ozs but he’d only gained three ounces when we moved him to a formula that smelled a lot like cat food and even worse coming up!) I was at the end of my rope and I got a sample of Pure Bliss in the mail. We’ve been on it almost a week and his spitups have decreased dramatically. I haven’t gone back to the dr yet for a weight check, but my husband and I are really relieved that we finally found a formula that will give him the added calories he needs. Our reflux battle isn’t totally over as he spit up almost everything this morning, but he’s only doing that once a day versus the 6 times he was doing it a day before. Thanks for your reviews! This was really helpful.
Hi Melissa, Oh I am so happy your little one is feeling better with Pure Bliss! Those precious premies can have a hard time finding a feeding regimen that keeps them comfortable (as you know!). I’m sure you know that Pure Bliss is NOT a premie formula so it will have a few less calories and a lower concentration of certain minerals. If your son has been cleared to be on a standard formula then that’s great!! Keep us updated on how he does and THANK YOU for sharing your story! I know others will find it helpful. Give that baby an extra snuggle for me!
p.s. “cat-food formula” made me laugh out loud! I know exactly what you’re talking about!
Our daughter started out as a BF baby being supplemented with Similac for Supplementation. By a month old she was strictly formula but we continued using Similac for Supplementation until about 2.5 months. Then we put her on Similac Advance Non-GMO as my husband was uneasy of the idea of using a formula marketed for supplementation when she was no longer being BF. Her dirty diapers slowed from once a day down to every other day or every 3 days on the Advance Non-GMO but otherwise she was doing well. When I found out about Pure Bliss we started her on that (age 3 months) and she’s been doing well so far (shes now 4.5 months). It mixes looking more white like actual milk and doesn’t stink as much as the Advance Non-GMO did. She hasn’t had any digestion issues on it. We also noticed her diapers and spit-up smell less offensive on Pure Bliss. She’s also back to one dirty diaper a day.
That is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing – and especially including all the details about your little girl’s age and response. I know this will be helpful for other parents in similar situations. It’s so great to see two positive reviews … and I’m so happy you found a formula that works so well for your family. That can be such a journey! All my best to you and your sweet little girl!
We have been supplementing with Pure Bliss for a month and half now and my son loves it! No constipation or gas. He goes back and forth between Pure Bliss and breastmilk with no issues. This is the only formula we’ve tried so I have nothing to compare to but it doesn’t have much of a smell and it mixes with the water perfectly- no residue or clumps whatsoever. I did a lot of research before picking a formula and I am confident that I picked the best one available!
Hi Alina,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m ecstatic you found a formula that works well for your little guy! This formula is still relatively new, so it’s great to get some feedback from a parent who’s actually used it!