“Baby Formula”

by: Jackie G. Maxwell.
Breast milk is the most natural food for your baby, but if you can’t breastfeed, or have chosen not to, then learning how to choose a baby formula is relatively simple.

You might try asking the pediatrician you have chosen to care for your baby, before the actual birth. See if they have a preference of brands or composition, since baby formula should be rich in protein, fats, sugars and sodium.

Most baby formula manufacturers try as hard as possible to mimic the mineral and other composition of natural breast milk. While that’s not completely possible, forumulas have come a long way in the last few years, in meeting the nutritional needs of newborn and growing babies. Read more…