Does anyone know what baby formula has the most DHA & ARA in it? It's very important to me that my baby gets the best kind of formula. I was able to only nurse him until he was 4 months old and then somehow now I can't produce enough milk to do it all of the time. I do still nurse him at night and on the weekends but durring the day I want to make sure that he is getting the second best nutrients that I can give him. Thanks to all that answer.
2006-10-20 02:13:47 · 11 answers · asked by babe112083 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
DHA/100 calories / ARA/100 calories
Enfamil LIPIL
(Mead Johnson)
17mg / 34mg
Similac Advance
(Ross Products)
8mg / 21mg
Parent’s Choice
(Wyeth)
10.7mg / 15.9mg
The precise amount of DHA/ARA varies in mother’s milk depending on their diet, but accretion into central nervous system tissues is better and always accomplished with nature’s version of DHA/ARA. Formulas also contain varying amounts of DHA/ARA as manufacturers do not really know how much to put in. Since no long-term beneficial effects have been documented, the question remains whether formula-fed babies derive any benefits.
DHA/ARA are also available as infant supplements
increasing your milk supply may also be an option, please look at http://www.kellymom.com for help
2006-10-20 02:59:04 · answer #1 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enfamil Lipil, the Sam's Club brand, and Target brand both have the EXACT same nutritional content...17mg per 100 calories. Ultra Bright Beginnings has 19mg per 100 calories, but I'm not sure where you can buy it. Eckerd is the only place near us.
There's a link to the site below, where you can type in the store locator, or even order it online. It's not that expensive either...online, its about 120 dollars for six cans (31+ oz each).
I use the Target brand, but also pump and give my daughter as much of that as I can, so, it's all good. Don't stress too much. The four months is great!
2006-10-21 05:27:06 · answer #2 · answered by katheek77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No DHA & ARA does no longer make babies Hyper, DHA & ARA is help for babies thoughts and eye functionality. My Son purely these days started doing the Shake his head decrease backward and forward and get rosy cheeked additionally. he's likewise 5months. My Son does all of it of us understand because of the fact hes purely got here across some thing new and cool to do, and likes to maintain doing it reason he thinks its relaxing, and diverse. He gets Rosy Cheeked because of the fact he purely gets warm, you recognize how we get whilst have been doing some thing to exert ourselves. No concerns! =) We additionally use the sturdy initiate DHA & ARA formulation, its a brilliant formulation!
2016-10-02 12:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breastmilk is the ideal food for an infant and it has the perfect amount of DHA for your baby. If you were able to produce enough in the beginning, I would try nursing the baby more. No formula is even close to breastmilk.
2006-10-20 05:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by Ally 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Carnation Good Start is the best for DHA & ARA. I breast feed my two children but when I was breakin them off that is what the doctor told me to use because it's second to mothers milk and also very gental on there little tummy's.
2006-10-20 02:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by Chynna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your WIC department...(health department) They should have some type of print out that will show you how all formulas are pretty much the same...I went thro. the same thing your going threw... My milk production just all but STOPPED! I was told by my doctor that all formula is the same. One company just tries to make it as if there formula is the best... I use Similac and my little one LOVES it.. No tummy problems.
2006-10-20 05:27:08 · answer #6 · answered by My_preemie_Rocks 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am sort of in the same boat as you. My baby is 4 months old and I just had to quit breast feeding b/c I had to go back to work. I tried to do it just at night and in the morning and my supply just stopped.
My doctor said that Good Start was really good so I am sticking with that. I heard that the Comfort Proteins help with the digestion.
2006-10-20 02:26:42 · answer #7 · answered by Leslie R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure where you are from but when choosing a formula for my baby I scanned the isles comparing this very thing. I found the highest to be heinz baby nurture gold, it has a baby giraffe sleeping on it. But I am from Australia so you might not have it depending on where you live.
2006-10-20 02:36:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I've been told, by a pediatrician, Good Start is the closest thing to breast milk. Keep breastfeeding as much as possible, even if it's only one feeding a day. You and your baby both benefit! Breast feeding is a wonderful thing and I congratulate you for doing it. Have you tried pumping to increase your milk supply. That keep me going. Good luck! Also, if you go to verybestbaby.com (Good Starts web site) you can sign up for coupons.
2006-10-20 02:47:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe Similac does, but I still would use Good Start, since it is a good start and better on the tummy and less bubbles
2006-10-20 02:19:31 · answer #10 · answered by fourcheeks4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋