| According to Wikipedia, a baby is born in the United | | | | is the only company that has made their formula with |
| States every 14-60 seconds. In the year 2007 there | | | | Comfort Proteins. This is 100% whey protein, the |
| was a record number of babies born in the U.S, a total | | | | highest quality protein, that is broken down further to |
| of 4,315,000 births were reported by the National | | | | easy-to-digest Comfort Proteins. A good night's sleep |
| Center of Health Statistics, giving just a glimpse of | | | | is vital for you and baby, so this added step Goodstart |
| what's ahead for the future. In lieu of the increasing | | | | has taken, is one of their best choices. |
| numbers of births per year, the need for education and | | | | Parent's Choice is a brand that many may not know |
| awareness of infant formulas is ever increasing. It is | | | | about, however, it is a good one. This brand of formula |
| vital that parents are aware of the proper type of | | | | is carried only at Walmart and provides many of the |
| formula for their newborn, in addition to the fact that | | | | same nutrients as the more costly brands. It meets the |
| what may be good for one baby, might not be good | | | | nutritional guidelines determined by the U.S Food and |
| for another. Here are the top 5 infant formula brands | | | | Drug Administration as outlined in the Infant Formula |
| recommended for newborns. | | | | Act. In addition to it's nutrient status, it is VERY cost |
| Enfamil is a brand that has been around and used by | | | | effective. Families can save an estimated $600 per |
| pediatricians since 1959. There are 11 types of formula | | | | year by switching to Parent's Choice brand. Like many |
| under the Enfamil brand: PREMIUM with Triple Health | | | | other brands, Parent's Choice provides various types |
| Guard, Gentlease, A.R lipids, ProSobee, Nutramigen, | | | | of formulas, such as Milk based, Immune support, |
| Lactofree, Next Step, Next Step ProSobee, Enfacare | | | | Gentle formula and Organic formula just to name a |
| Lipil, Pregestimil Lipil, and Enfagrow Soy. Now with so | | | | few. In a time where many are struggling financially, this |
| many types of formula, choosing one may be quite | | | | formula provides peace of mind to parents. Not only is |
| confusing. The great thing with Enfamil is they provide | | | | their baby getting the nutrients he or she may need but |
| a brief and understandable description with each type | | | | it is at a very low price as well. |
| of formula. On occasion your baby may not tolerate | | | | Similac is a formula brand that has been around since |
| the type of formula you or your pediatrician may have | | | | 1964. Like several brands Similac (developed by |
| chosen. It's great to know that there are so many type | | | | Abbott Laboratories) product line includes |
| of formula with one brand, so the change would not | | | | hypoallergenic, soy, organic, and sensitive formulas to |
| be too harsh on your newborn. The consistency of | | | | help parents nourish babies regardless of their |
| Enfamil is also a bit different from other brands. The | | | | nutritional needs. Similac has recently developed Similac |
| formula tends to be more fine in texture, allowing for | | | | Advance Early Shield. This formula is designed to be |
| easier digestion for your newborn. You will notice that | | | | more like breast milk and help build a stronger immune |
| your baby has less gas, spitting up and overall more | | | | system. Now granted, many brands state their formula |
| comfort after feedings and at 3 am that definitely | | | | is the closest to breast milk, however, Similac has |
| makes a difference. | | | | proven theirs to be one of the best. The Advance |
| Nestle Goodstart is a formula brand developed by | | | | Early Shield has a unique blend of prebiotics, |
| Gerber, which a trusted company that has been | | | | nucleotides and antioxidants, nutrients naturally found in |
| around for decades. They provide 7 different types of | | | | breast milk, essential to a baby's health. In addition, it |
| formulas: Gentle Plus, Protect Plus, Nourish Plus, Soy | | | | has DHA and ARA to support brain and eye |
| Plus, Gentle Plus 2, Protect Plus 2, and Soy Plus 2. | | | | development. And many will find this beneficial as well, |
| While most formulas are from 0-12 months only, | | | | Advance Early Shield is Kosher. No other infant |
| Goodstart provides the option of 0-12 month formula | | | | formula has this exclusive blend and for that reason, it |
| and 9-24 month formula, so your baby can continue to | | | | is a definite recommendation for your baby. |
| get the supplements needed beyond 12 months of | | | | Up and Up formula is another recommendation for |
| age. The 9-24 month formulas provide Calcium, Iron, | | | | babies. This brand is created by Target Store and is |
| Vitamins C and E in amounts that toddlers need | | | | extremely cost effective. For a 25 oz can, you will pay |
| essential for proper growth. Many newborns today are | | | | approximately $11.00, compared to 29.99 for some |
| lactose intolerant and are unable to tolerate milk based | | | | brands. That is a huge difference. Like most brands, |
| formula. Goodstart provides 2 different types of Soy | | | | you can get milk based and soy based formulas alike. |
| based formulas, which not many company's have. You | | | | This brand may not include the fancy label, but you can |
| can usually find one type of Soy formula with other | | | | be sure it contains the required nutrients your baby |
| brands, however, Goodstart has Soy Plus as well as | | | | needs. Of course, consulting your pediatrician prior to |
| Soy Plus 2 to continue into the toddler age. For the | | | | use is always recommended, however, for more than |
| babies that can tolerate milk based formula, Goodstart | | | | half off of the name brands, you can't beat it. |