Not exact matches
The protein content
of the new
formula is 1.87 g / 100kcal (1.25 g / 100 ml), according to Nestlé, and First Steps Nutrition says, «the difference is not sufficiently significant to differentiate it from all other
brands; the difference in protein content
between it and the
brand with the next lowest protein content is 0.02 g / 100kcal (0.01 g / 100 ml).»
All baby
formulas are regulated and safe to feed your baby but there are differences
between formula brands that affect taste, consistency, and ease
of digestion.
Generic
brands of formula must meet the FDA's requirements for nutrients in
formula, so in many instances, the only difference
between generic and
brand name is the price.
Although breast milk is a clear first place favorite
between formula feeding and breastfeeding, few experts will tell you which
brand of formula comes in second.
Anyone concerned about being unable to locate a particular
brand of formula should heed the Department
of Health advice that as all
formulas have to comply with composition standards there is no reason to choose one
brand over another and it is possible to switch
between brands.
Contrary to popular belief, spitting up or excess gas in your baby is usually not due to the type
of protein in the
formula, but even still, switching
between brands can help parents to see if their baby has any reactions to particular
brands or not.
Certainly, there are differences
between these different
brands, as can be gathered by all
of the marketing, but it may give you some comfort to know that all baby
formulas sold in the United States must meet the minimum nutritional requirements set forth by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.