Weaning from breastfeeding to baby formula

Weaning from breastfeeding to baby formula

Deciding to wean and transition from breastfeeding to formula is a significant decision for any parent, influenced by a variety of personal and health related factors. Whether it’s due to returning to work, medical reasons, or simply a personal choice, this shift can bring about mixed emotions and questions.  It’s important to gather as much … Read more

Baby formula buying guide (SAVE $$)

How to save money on baby formula

In many ways the task of buying baby formula has never been easier. It’s sold at nearly every supermarket, pharmacy and local health shop plus can be delivered straight to your door by many reputable online sellers. But as any parent that experienced the formula crisis of 2022 would tell you, it’s good to be … Read more

Alternatives to cow’s milk baby formula

Alternatives to cow's milk formula

Today, most parents use traditional cow’s milk infant formulas to feed their children. This is because after well over 100 years of research and scientific breakthroughs related to infant nutrition, cow’s milk formulas are currently the closest thing we have to replicating breast milk that can also be safely mass produced. However, some infants are … Read more

How to choose a baby formula

Baby formula aisle in supermarket

Choosing the right baby formula for your baby can feel like an overwhelming responsibility for many parents. Are you supposed to opt for standard, gentle, or sensitive? Is ready-to-feed or powdered formula better? And what about MFGM, HMO, DHA, ARA or all the other unfamiliar terms that look like they belong on your 8th grade … Read more

How to prepare baby formula

Dad shopping for baby formula

Once you’ve taken that first step and chosen the first formula (or if you’re switching to your 5th formula) it’s critical to prepare and store the baby formula the right way. No matter if you’re using powdered, liquid concentrate, or ready-to-use formula, you need to follow certain steps to to safely prepare baby formula. This … Read more