If you are looking for the best nutrition for your baby, and think that pricey, famous-name formula must be better than cheaper store-brand formula, you need to realize that the extra money that you pay for those brands largely covers their fancy advertising that attempts to convince you that their formula is superior to all other brands. The reality is that most baby formulas is manufactured in the exact same plant and the single product is then private labeled for different companies. This manufacturing plant meets ISO 9001-2000 standards and their product meets FDA nutritional guidelines for baby formula. This company produces infant formula for US and Canadian retail markets. They also produce formula for many other countries in Europe and South America. In addition, this baby formula adheres to the recommended nutritional standards of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the US National Academy of Science. If you regularly buy highly promoted, expensive, brand-name infant formula carrying the name of a major pharmaceutical company you are getting the same thing as the economical, bargain-priced store brands. All baby formula brands sold are made to the same FDA specifications.
Naturally, the very best food for a baby is their mother’s own milk, and all mothers should endeavor to provide this for their babies, but in some cases, a supplemental formula is required. You need to realize that there are nearly no differences between different brands that often have large differences in price. You are paying for fancy packaging and slick advertisement, which are of no value in nourishing a baby
The same producer featured in the above discussion now offers soy baby formula, which is another alternative for infants with problems in digestion of cow’s milk products, even lactose-free cow’s milk. Since soy protein is inferior to animal protein and contains some controversial antinutrients, soy formula should only be used when absolutely necessary. This formula includes lipids DHA and ARA. The point that this article is emphasizing is that baby formula brands that you can obtain from supermarkets is basically all the same and high price or a well-known name is no assurance of greater nutritional quality.