Baby Formula Buyer's Guide

All about Formula Feeding

Commercially prepared infant formulas can be a great alternative to breast milk. Formulated to contain all nutrients a growing baby needs, they can even contain some vitamins that are missing in breast milk.
If choosing to formula feed your baby, only ever buy infant formula manufactured under sterile conditions. It is not possible to create a complex combination of vitamins, proteins, fats, and sugars in formula at home.
There are many reasons that can make breastfeeding too difficult or stressful for mothers. Many moms choose to formula feed babies besides medical concerns.
Convenience & Flexibility
For working and busy moms, bottle feeding can be a welcome convenience. Feedings are less frequent as the baby formula is digested more slowly by your baby. It is great for moms, whose partners can help with feeding duties. It is also a great way for your baby to bond with their other parent during feedings.
Formula Feeding Challenges
As with breastfeeding, there are some challenges that come with even the best infant formula.
Lack of Antibodies
Unlike breast milk, there are not natural antibodies in infant formula milk. Baby formula does provide all necessary and vital nutrition to your baby but cannot match the complexity of breast milk. Formulas cannot replicate the added protection against infection that breast milk provides.
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Baby Formula – Common Mistakes

The baby bottle is likely to cause every mom challenges at some point, but whether you’re making a common mistake or dealing with an issue that requires a health professional, almost every mom figures out what their baby needs.

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How to Choose a Formula

The best formula for your child is the type your pediatrician recommends and your baby accepts. The good news is that all formula is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and has to meet the same basic nutritional requirements. Formula is designed to mimic breast milk, but ingredients can differ. There are three main types of formula:
• Cow’s milk formula has been treated to make the protein more easily digestible and is the most prevalent type of formula on the market.
• Soy formula is a vegan option that’s only recommended by doctors in rare situations, such as when your baby is allergic to the protein in cow’s milk.
• Specialized formula provides sustenance for children who have particular needs, such as premature babies or babies with a high risk of developing allergies.
Formula also comes in three forms:
• Powder that you mix with water
• Liquid concentrate that you also mix with water
• Ready-to-feed bottles that don’t require mixing
Choosing What’s Right for You
While selecting a baby formula may feel like a super-weighty decision, the reality is that every formula has the key ingredients your child needs to thrive. Getting your pediatrician’s advice on what’s best for your baby, and having your little one weigh in on the taste will quickly help you pick the right one
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Baby Formula Preparation Guide

If you’re wondering how to prepare infant formula, you’ll find our easy-to-follow Lebenswert formula instructions below so you can be sure your little one is getting exactly what they need.