Choosing the Right Formula for Your Baby Choosing the Right Formula for Your Baby

Choosing the Right Formula for Your Baby

There's no one-size-fits-all formula for every baby, and choosing the right one can be overwhelming. All infant formulas for sale in the US meet regulatory requirements and support normal growth and development. Different formulas may be designed to address different needs or feeding challenges. However, your baby may have unique struggles like gas, spit-up, uncomfortable poops, or even a sensitivity to milk or lactose.

Dr. Brown's has teamed up with Good Start to offer three different formulas for your baby's sensitive tummy. Let’s find out which one is best for your baby!

Baby's Tummy Trouble: Gassiness, Fussiness, and Spit-up

Some babies struggle with gas, fussiness, or spit-up. If this sounds like your baby, you can try Good Start® | Dr. Brown's™ Soothe Pro™ formula with probiotic L. reuteri (Lactobacillus reuteri ). L. reuteri is a probiotic that supports digestive comfort and helps balance gut bacteria.1 Soothe Pro has been clinically tested and shown to reduce fussiness with the first bottle.*

Baby's Tummy Trouble: Uncomfortable Poops

If your baby seems to be struggling with uncomfortable poops, Good Start® | Dr. Brown's™ Gentle Pro™ formula may be the right choice for you because of our unique hydrolyzed, 100% whey proteins. It contains probiotic B. lactis (Bifidobacterium lactis). B. lactis, a tummy-friendly probiotic like the ones found in breast milk, helps support a balanced gut microbiota.2

Baby's Tummy Trouble: Sensitivity to Milk or Lactose

Good Start® | Dr. Brown's™ Soy-ease Pro™ formula is specifically designed for infants with fussiness and gas due to milk or lactose sensitivity. This milk and lactose free formula offers complete nutrition using 100% plant-based proteins, making it a gentle alternative for delicate tummies.

Final Tips for a Successful Formula Switch

  • Your pediatrician is always the best resource if you need advice on switching formula, because they know your baby's health history.
  • Give it time. It can take a few days to see if a new formula makes a difference.

Remember: Every baby is different, but there is a formula out there that can help your little one feel their best and get all the nutrition they need.

*as reported in study results from parents with fussy infants.

References

  1. Nation, Monica L., et al. "Impact of Lactobacillus Reuteri Colonization on Gut Microbiota, Inflammation, and Crying Time in Infant Colic." Scientific Reports, vol. 7, November 2017, p. 15047. PubMed Central, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-15404-7
  2. Gueimonde, Michael, et al. "Breast milk: a source of bifidobacteria for infant gut development and maturation?" Biology of the Neonate, vol 92, issue 8, 23 February 2007, https://doi.org/10.1159/000100088

Consult your healthcare provider with questions about your baby's feeding.

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