Choose the Right Baby Formula - Be aware that breast milk is the ideal baby food. If you can't breast-feed, or if you choose not to, commercial iron-fortified infant formula is your next-best option.
Select a formula with a composition of proteins, sodium, fats and sugars simulating that of breast milk. (Most commercial formulas do.) Read labels carefully.
Choose the Right Baby Formula
If your baby has diarrhea or gas or seems fussy, he or she may be having trouble digesting cow's milk, on which most formulas are based. Check out lactose-free formulas, but consult your doctor first.
Decide what formula type will work best for your lifestyle and budget: powdered, concentrated or ready-to-use.
Know that powdered formulas are the cheapest and can be bought in bulk; on the other hand, they're more time-consuming to prepare, since you must mix them with water before feedings.
The first step in selecting the right baby formula is to discuss your baby's nutritional needs with your pediatrician. Then consider two other factors: cost and convenience. - by eHow
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