Choosing the right formula
Breastmilk is the ideal source of nutrition and protection during your baby’s first year of life. Naturally gentle on your baby’s tummy, breastmilk contains the perfect balance of nutrients—including protein, carbohydrates, and fat—to help her grow and develop. Breastmilk also helps protect your baby by providing antibodies and fostering a natural protective environment in the digestive system.
If you decide to supplement or use formula exclusively, talk with your physician about your formula choices.
Milk-based formula is made from cow’s milk protein, with added carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and minerals. GERBER® GOOD START® milk-based formulas provide complete nutrition and are specially designed to support your baby’s healthy growth and development while being gentle on her digestive system. Ingredients in GOOD START milk-based formulas are:
COMFORT PROTEINS®
We start with 100% whey proteins, the highest-quality protein available in infant formula. Then we break it down into smaller pieces that are easy to digest in your baby’s developing tummy.
DHA & ARA
Many GOOD START formulas have DHA & ARA, two key nutrients found naturally in breastmilk. Studies have shown that DHA & ARA may play important roles in babies’ brain and eye development.
Beneficial Cultures
GERBER® GOOD START® Protect PLUS® is the only brand of infant formula with the added protection of beneficial cultures like those naturally promoted by breastmilk. These cultures help support a healthy immune system in many ways, including increasing babies’ levels of key antibodies. GOOD START Protect PLUS formula also contains COMFORT PROTEINS and the nutrients DHA & ARA.
While all infant formula sold in the United States provides complete nutrition, only GOOD START formula offers beneficial cultures and COMFORT PROTEINS.
More about COMFORT PROTEINS.
Talk with your pediatrician about switching infant formulas.