When breast feeding isn't an option, parents turn to formula for their baby's nutritional needs. There are many options on the market for formulas, including organic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates all types of formula to make sure they contain the correct amounts of nutrients. All organic formulas will have the USDA organic label on the package. However, some organic formulas are made with corn syrup instead of milk lactose or brown rice syrup, which are a higher quality of sugar.
Earth's Best
Earth's Best is a fairly common formula that can be found at baby stores and at many natural food markets. According to EarthsBest.com, the formula uses all organic ingredients that are USDA and Kosher certified, and meets all FDA requirements for infant formula. Earth's Best uses organic milk lactose as its sugar, which is a higher quality than corn syrup. Earth's Best does not contain antibiotics, steroids, pesticides or growth hormones.
Bright Beginnings
Bright Beginnings formula is made in Vermont and USDA certified, and meets all FDA regulations. According to BrightBeginnings.com, their formulas meet the standards that the World Health Organization recommends for DHA and ARA. Bright Beginnings also contains a vegetarian blend of fats which aid in the absorption of calcium and other minerals and are similar to the fats found naturally in breast milk.This formula is also made without pesticides, added growth hormones or antibiotics.
Nature's One Baby's Only Organic Formula
According to NaturesOne.com, Baby's Only Organic Dairy formula was the first organic formula on the market in the United States. Baby's Only Organic Dairy formula uses organic brown rice syrup, and never corn syrup or palm olein oil which are lower quality ingredients. Baby's Only Organic Dairy formula is USDA certified and FDA approved.
Parent's Choice Organic Formula
Parent's Choice Organic Formula is USDA organic certified, Quality Assurance International certified and FDA certified for 95 percent organic ingredients. Parent's Choice Organic Formula does not contain any pesticides, added growth hormones, or antibiotics. Parent's Choice Organic Formula is made with organic milk lactose and the DHA and ARA essential fatty acids are made from vegetarian sources so that it is easily digestible. Parent's Choice Organic Formula is only available at Walmart.
