In short, formula provides the correct nutrition to infants who aren’t exclusively breastfed. “Initially it's made or manufactured to try and imitate, as closely as possible, breast milk.” “Baby formulas are manufactured nutrition products made specifically for infants (and some toddlers as well, but mostly for infants),” says Steven Abelowitz, M.D., F.A.A.P., a pediatrician and regional medical director of Coastal Kids Pediatrics in Newport Beach, California. What is baby formula and why do you need it?
Ultimately, there’s no one “right” formula for your little one - what’s best for your baby may be different from what’s best for other families. There are lots of different formula brands, types and even forms of infant formula available. But with so many different options on the market, choosing the best baby formula can be overwhelming.
Whether you’re strictly formula-feeding or nursing and supplementing with formula, you want to put the best ingredients in your baby’s tummy for her growth and development.
