After spending 60+ hours reviewing and comparing more than 55 baby formulas, interviewing experts and reviewing more than 20 scientific studies, Wirecutter, the product recommendation service from The New York Times, has released “The Best Baby Formula” review, naming Perrigo manufactured Store Brand Infant Formulas among top recommendations.
Knowing all babies will receive breast milk, baby formula or both during their first year, the exhaustive and comprehensive review was created to help caregivers understand differences and similarities of the many formula brands and types available for healthy, full-term babies.
Upon analyzing all ingredients, the following were recommended as the best combination of evidence-backed benefits and value for families:
As stated within the Wirecutter article:
“Our {Wirecutter} experts were clear: All infant formula sold in the US and labeled for healthy babies is safe and will support normal growth and development from birth through 12 months. The FDA tightly regulates and monitors baby formula and has strict requirements for its nutrients, ingredients, composition, and manufacturing processes.”
Store Brand Infant Formulas offer complete nutrition and are highly regulated just like the more expensive name brands like Similac®and Enfamil®, making them a safe and affordable option for families. The article states: “Generic formulas are just as highly regulated as name-brand formulas, and often the differences are minor.”