Supplementing your breastmilk
Around this time you may be considering supplementing breastmilk with formula. Breastmilk is still your baby’s ideal source of nutrition, and experts recommend continuing to breastfeed for as long as possible. But as moms return to work and other activities, some may choose to supplement with an iron-fortified formula. Rest assured that this also could be a nourishing, nurturing choice for your baby.
Choosing a formula
If you use formula, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises choosing an iron-fortified variety. Because your baby is tripling her birth weight and doubling her brain size in the first year of life, adequate iron intake is critical for good health.
Another factor to consider when choosing a formula is the type of protein it contains. NESTLÉ® GOOD START® milk-based formulas are made with COMFORT PROTEINS® that are specially designed to be easy to digest in your baby’s developing tummy.
Human breastmilk and cow’s milk contain two types of protein: whey and casein. Most milk-based formulas are made from a blend of both. But the casein and whey in these formulas come from cow’s milk, not mother’s milk which is easier to digest.
During digestion, cow’s milk casein may form curds, which look something like cottage cheese, in babies’ tummies. Whey is a gentle liquid protein that doesn’t form curds. Only GOOD START formulas use 100% whey protein.
Studies have shown that formulas made with 100% whey protein that’s partially hydrolyzed empties from your baby’s stomach faster than some other routine formulas. The faster emptying time may help reduce the potential for spitting up.
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NESTLÉ® GOOD START® Protect PLUS® Formula
Contains BIFIDUS BL™—beneficial cultures like those found in breastmilk to help support your baby’s healthy immune system.
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