Formula

Another baby thing I knew nothing about was formula. After looking into the various products available, I am still not an expert by any means but a little more informed. I have only looked into powdered formulas, as this is recommended over liquid formula if you want to totally reduce the risk of BPA leaching into the product.

There are 3 main infant formula brands that dominate the market – Enfamil, Similac, and Nestle Good Start. They all seem pretty costly, so I wanted to see what else is on the market. A can of Similac Advance with Omega 3&6 is $28.97 for 728 g. A can of Nestle Good Start with Omega 3&6 is $29.88 for 730 g. Conversely, I compared the Kirkland Omega Formula, PC Infant Formula (with Omega 3&6), and PC Organics Infant Formula (with Omega 3&6), all of which proved to be a better bargain (see below).  Each have mostly good reviews online, and the ingredients and nutritional information are very similar. There are many ingredients and nutritional information listed on the package, but I only listed a few in this blog.

Kirkland Omega Infant Formula

First 5 Ingredients: Lactose, Skim Milk Powder, Palm Oil or Palm Olein, Whey Protein Concentrate, High Oleic Safflower or Sunflower oil

Nutritional Information (per 100g): Calcium - 331, Iron - 9.3, Thiamine - 0.52

Cost: $23.99/1457 g

Where to Buy: Costco 

PC Infant Formula (Omega  3&6)

First 5 Ingredients: Lactose, Skim Milk Powder, Palm Olein, Whey Protein Concentrate, Coconut Oil

Nutritional Information (per 100g): Calcium - 331, Iron - 9.4, Thiamine - 0.53

Cost: $18.99/640 g

Where to Buy: No Frills

PC Organics Infant Formula (Omega 3&6)

First 5 Ingredients: Organic reduced minerals whey, Organic Skim Milk Powder, Organic Lactose, Organic Palm Oil or Palm Olein, Organic High Oleic Safflower or Sunflower oil

Nutritional Information (per 100g): Calcium - 323, Iron - 9.2, Thiamine - 0.53

Cost: $23.99 /730 g

Where to Buy: No Frills

The Kirkland Omega Formula is the best deal. You are getting over twice the quantity for $5 more!