4 Best and Worst Baby Formulas for Your Infant

4 Best and Worst Baby Formulas for Your Infant


Whether you are a new parent or welcoming an additional child into your family, finding the right formula is essential for many families. Although breastfeeding is always an excellent option, this is not a possibility for everyone. In this case, knowing how to shop for a healthy formula that will keep your baby’s development on track and its tummy comfy is essential. To help you make the right choice, here are four of the best and worst baby formulas for your infant:

What You Need To Know Before Shopping For Infant Formula

The market for infant formula has exploded in recent years. While this is good for new parents who now can choose from a variety of options for their child, it has also created confusion and decision paralysis in determining what the best formula truly is.




When you shop for infant formula, there are some things you need to keep in mind to make the process easier on yourself. Generally, sticking with well-known and established infant formula brands will give your baby adequate nutrition and a host of other benefits.

To delve a little deeper into the nuances of infant formula, let’s look at some specific things to keep in mind before heading to the supermarket.

What Are The Alternatives To Breast Milk For Infants Aged 6-12 Months?

While parenting philosophies differ to put it lightly, most medical professionals may recommend that babies start weaning off breast milk after six months of age. After this time, it can be confusing for new parents to know how to properly meet their child’s nutritional needs. Breastmilk is convenient for its all-in-one nutritional profile, but knowing the alternatives to this option can be a confusing landscape to navigate.




To supplement breastmilk after six months until twelve months, there are several infant formula options that can boost your child’s dietary regimen. There are even more options for those who need to steer clear of conventional infant formulas for one reason or another. Knowing the options is the first step towards making the best decision for your child’s health.

So, let’s look at some of the alternatives to breastmilk for infants older than six months.

Our Parenting Formula

Parenting is a learn as you go kind of gig. Experience is definitely the best teacher. You can read every parenting book out there (and trust me I did), but they can only prepare you for so much. each child is different, each situation is different, and each family is different.


There is no one size fits all parenting formula. You have to find your own formula that works for your family. I send my kids to public school. That isn't for everyone. I used disposable diapers, some people use cloth, and some people use both. I breastfed both of my babies and used formula with my youngest when he needed it. You have to do what works for you and your family. Our parenthood formula is happiness. What works for one child may not work for the other and what works at one age may (and most likely will) change as they get older.

Our Formula for Happiness



When I was pregnant with my son, I was worried how a new little person would fit into our family. Newborns need so much attention and I was worried how my toddler would feel. But as soon as we came home from the hospital, my little man fit into our family. We have a system set up and it has helped us find our formula for happiness.
 

Pictures by Peach and Oak Photography
 

A Pumping Mama's Best Friend: "Intel-A-Temp" Digital Bottle Warmer &Sterilizer


I received this product at a discount to provide an honest review. All opinions are my own.
 
I was never very good at pumping. I think it was pump, specifically my nipple shields, but that is another story all together. But when I did need to pump, the number one thing I hated (besides actually pumping) was warming up the bottles for baby.

 
So when I was asked to review the "Intel-A-Temp" Digital Bottle Warmer & Sterilizer, I thought this would be a great product to share with my awesome Power Pumping sister-in-law. She just started a job and has been relying on others to care for her two year old and six month old daughters. Her six month old is exclusively fed breast milk, whether pumped or from the tap. But she does eat a little home made baby food as well. With Maxx Elite's "Intel-A-Temp" Bottle and Sterilizer, you can quickly heat different size bottles and baby food jars quickly and evenly. This is perfect for her and the different care givers in her life.

MONEY MAKING Enfagrow at Kroger! Ends 7/1

 
The Enfagrow 4 packs are BOGO at Kroger until 7/1. They are $5.99 regular price and ring up $2.99. With this printable coupon, you can make $2.01 for every one you buy! Now I don't know if this coupon link is unique to me or not yet, so please let me know.

Comforts for Baby, A Kroger Brand - GIVEAWAY!

I am a HUGE fan of the Comforts for Baby line by The Kroger Co. I had the pleasure of recently doing a review of The Comforts for Baby line. The diapers are soft like Pampers but absorbent like Huggies and they come at a better price than both! The small pack of wipes in the picture below are only $1 and you can get ones that feel like Pampers (soft and very moist) or Huggies (thicker). I perfer the thicker variety. The small pack is also very convenient for the diaper bag and my MIL uses them to remove her make-up! We are also a big fan of the sippy cups and puffs. When I was a nanny, this was the only brand formula that would help with the little girl's colic. So over the last few weeks I have acquired a few extra coupons, so much that I have a surplus! None of these are connected to a store card and Kroger did not ask me to do this give away. All views are expressly my own.

Comforts for Baby is sold at all Kroger Company family stores. Also don't forget to load your card with coupons before you shop! :)



All you have to do is fill out the rafflecopter below and it will pick a winner automatically!

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Save $2/1 Comforts Formula 12.5 oz - 25.7 oz size, any variety exp 8/5/12
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$0.75/1 Comforts Baby Wipes 64-360 ct size, any variety exp 8/5/12
2 $2/1 Comforts for Baby formula, any size/variety and no exp

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The Kroger Co. also started doing Comforts for Baby gift cards! A GREAT gift for a new mom or mom-to-be.

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