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Breast Milk vs Formula: How Do They Compare?

As every new parent knows, the earliest weeks of a baby’s life are an exciting and indescribably special time.

As every new parent knows, the earliest weeks of a baby’s life are an exciting and indescribably special time. From diapers to bath time to sleep routines, there’s a huge amount to do and think about. And, of course, feeding your baby is arguably the most important job you have as a new parent. However, the decision about which formula to give your newborn (or infant, if you’re starting formula later) doesn’t have to be a stressful one. Although the wide variety of brands and products on the market can seem overwhelming, there are a number of high-quality, organic formulas that we particularly recommend, and that we are confident will help your baby thrive.

What to Look for in a Formula

The formulas that we carry at Little Bundle are among the best in the world, as we only stock formulas made with organic, non-GMO ingredients that closely approximate the nutritional content of breast milk. You’ll never see sucrose, corn syrup, pesticide residue, artificial colors, or preservatives in our formulas.

Instead, you’ll find fantastic ingredients such as organic skim or whole milk, organic lactose, organic whey, organic vegetable oils, vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids such as DHA and ARA. The HiPP, Holle, and Lebenswert formulas we stock have met the European Union’s thorough requirements for organic certification (which are more stringent than comparable U.S. requirements), and many carry additional certifications such as Demeter and Bioland.

As you embark on your feeding journey, we want to reassure you that a fed baby is a happy baby, and the most important thing is to ensure that your little one is getting all of the nutrients that he or she needs for a good start in life. Without a doubt, you are the best person to decide which formula is the best fit for your baby and your family. And regardless of which formula you choose, you’ll be providing your baby with everything he or she needs to grow up happy, healthy, and, most importantly, loved.

Here at Little Bundle, our customer service team often receives questions from customers about which formula is “best” for new babies.

Little Bundle’s 0-6 Month Formulas

We are proud of all the formulas we stock, which have been carefully selected for their quality, nutritional goodness, and, of course, popularity with babies!

These formulas are highly recommended for infants from birth to six months and any one of them would be a great choice for your baby:

HiPP Dutch Stage 1
HiPP German Stage 1
HiPP UK Stage 1
Holle Bio Stage PRE
Holle Bio Stage 1
Lebenswert Stage 1
Holle Goat Stage 1

We also carry a number of specialty formulas that are suitable from birth onwards, for babies with special feeding conditions:

How Do You Combination Feed?

Combination feeding can take many forms. Some parents choose to alternate breastfeeding and formula feeding throughout the day or to designate certain feedings as formula-only (such as a middle of the night feeding or all feedings during the workday).

Others may choose to mix formula with breast milk for bottle feeding using a 25:75 or 50:50 ratio. There are also moms that nurse almost exclusively but may leave a bottle of formula for a babysitter once a month, while others formula feed for all but one feeding in the morning.

Any of these options work!

The important thing is that it works for you.

References

12+ months

600g

$145.00

No starch, Gluten-free, Prebiotics
Organic lactic acid bacteria cultures (very similar to breast milk)
Certified organic to European standards (stricter than in the US)
Organic skim with no synthetic preservatives or nutrients