10 Reviews: Best Baby Formula for Newborns (Apr 2024)

HiPP has produced a new generation of organic baby formula with the HiPP Dutch Stage 1 Organic Baby Milk. It can be used as the primary meal or as a supplement to breastfeeding beginning at birth. It provides iron for cognitive development, vitamins A, C, and D for immunity, and prebiotic dietary fibers (GOS) for healthy gut flora. Long-chain polyunsaturated Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids are essential for brain and neural cell development.

"My daughter did a lot of research on baby formula after she delivered 2 months early. She discovered that unfortunately, many USA formulas had a lot of "additive" ingredients that are not necessary for a newborn...."

by Jo R.

Moving forward, Similac Pro-Advance is whole nutrition developed to enhance your baby’s immune system, from the original baby formula brand in immune support. It contains the exclusive combination of DHA, lutein, and vitamin E to aid support baby’s brain and eye development. It also lacks palm olein oil, which promotes optimal calcium absorption for healthy bones.

"Our baby loves it and can not have any other formula. I wanted to wait a few months before leaving a review. The price we get from Amazon is a big plus as nothing in our area comes to close to matching it. The quick delivery from Amazon Prime is worth it for folks with infants..."

by Omar K.

Holle Organic Goat F formula Stage 1 is a well-known alternative to cow’s milk formula. It is made with full organic goat’s milk. Although goat’s milk and cow’s milk share many similarities, some cow’s milk proteins are absent or present in different amounts in goat’s milk. It is a high-quality organic baby food that is suited from birth onwards and is made from organically farmed components.

"My baby is 3 months she has been on stage 1 goat for about a month and does well she doesn't vomit as often and seems to be digesting it pretty good"

by Vince P.

Enfamil Enspire Gentlease is a formula that is similar to breast milk in terms of easing fussiness, gas, and crying. It is intended to provide full nourishment for infants from birth to 12 months. It is present in multiple sizes to fit your specific requirements, including Powder in 20 oz and 29 oz. If you really want to stock up on this Baby Formula Powder, you can buy it in a case of 4.

"My baby was exclusively breastfed for two months until I went back to work. I supplemented until I left for military duty for almost one month when she was four months old. It is pricey but well worth it. Prebiotics and probiotics - yes...."

by Audi

In the top 5, you’ll find Good Start Baby Formula Powder from Gerber the only powder baby formula that contains DHA, prebiotics, and probiotics. Precisely, all of them are the key ingredients of breastmilk. Also, with Gerber baby formulas, probiotic supplements, and other items, offer to your newborn as additional food products like single-grain cereals and 1st Foods fruit and vegetable smoothies.

"I love using this formula. My daughter took to it right away and loves it. It doesn’t have that strong weird smell and taste that other powered formula has. The best thing is not having to mix the powder and water! I just open it and pour....."

by Amber

Earth’s Best Organic Infant Formula Iron-fortified formula is made from organic milk from cows. It organically grown grain and hay cultivated without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilisers. There are no corn syrup solids in this recipe. It includes iron and DHA and ARA, two fatty acids contained in breast milk that boost brain and eye function. It also includes lutein, which is good for the eyes, and prebiotic fiber, which helps with immunity.

"This is our go-to formula. When we switched from breast milk to formula at 5 months, I had a lot of concerns about how our daughter would do. Would she have bad gas? Would her diapers start smelling terrible? Would she like it? She switched without any problems...."

by Brittany

This baby formula has 4X more prebiotics than other organic baby formulas. It contains two prebiotics, GOS and FOS, which are fibers that imitate the activity of prebiotics present naturally in breast milk and encourage healthy gut flora in newborns. There are no corn syrup solids included. Happy Baby offers organic and delectable solutions for your baby.

"After reading these reviews I’m really surprised at the complaints about the foam. It says on the container heat the water up first, and although it is a little foamy as long as you are using good bottles it really shouldn’t affect your baby......"

by William Berry II

Again, for the second product of Enfamil – Infant Formula. Specially made for your baby’s first 12 months.This milk contains important nutrients that help in cognitive brain development. An innovative combination of dual prebiotics formulated to help your baby’s immune system. There is no additional table sugar (sucrose), maize, chemical growth hormones, antibiotics, or genetically modified organisms.

"This has helped so much with our baby's fussiness and gas. After switching to Enfamil Gentle Baby Formula Milk Powder he doesn't have those issues anymore...."

by Melissa McCray

The other product of Gerber is Good Start SoothePro. This SoothePro, like the Good Start GentlePro, has new recyclable packaging. The formula contains prebiotics, comfort proteins, and probiotics, which help to enhance gut bacteria and encourage soft stools. It is the most similar formula to breastmilk.

"So I've been buying this formula for my daughter ever since she was born. This has been the only formula that has ever worked for her. She doesn't get fussy with this type of formula....."

by Ariana Genesis Garcia

On a budget? Go with Parent’s Choice in Tender Infant Formula With Iron. When compared to Gerber Good Start Nutrition. This Gentle Tender provides proteins that are simple to digest for little stomachs. Tender infant formula provides prebiotics for immune support & DHA for brain development, and is modeled after the full nutrition of breast milk. This baby formula is also non-GMO. It is also doesn’t contain synthetic growth hormones.

"Overall, I think this is a great formula for the price. My baby started on Similac, but as her daycare provides Good Start Gentle, I decided to switch for more consistency. My daughter isn't really picky,...."

by Anonymous