A Quest to Find the Best Organic Formula for Your Baby
As in many things in life, I was foolish to think that breastfeeding would be easy for me. It wasn’t. In fact, it was one of the toughest things I have ever done both mentally and physically. I had this idea that my little E would latch on and all would be perfect in the world.
She would know what to do, I would know what to do.
But it didn’t go down like that.
She had a hard time latching on, I was in pain from her non-latchings. She liked to eat s-l-o-w-l-y for up to an hour at a time which made my milk supply not be able to become full and robust for her every growing appetite.
But we did it! Or so I thought.
We made it past all the ups and downs and then around 6 weeks she started crying all the way through the night and breastfeeding non-stop until she would finally pass out of exhaustion around 5 in the morning, leaving me 3 hours to sleep and get any sort of milk production going again. After 3 nights of this, I realized I was starving my poor baby. I went to classes, did everything the experts suggested – drinking special tea, eating certain foods, pills, yoga, beer, you name I tried it [except for eating liver, which was not going to happen] but nothing was helping and the nights were getting longer and longer.
I felt defeated and sad because I couldn’t feed my child. I felt like I wasn’t a good enough mother.
So I am going to tell you what no one told me,
Everything will be okay! All you can ever do is the best you can.
Whether you breastfeed for a year or not at all doesn’t make your a better or worse mother, they both just make you a mother.
So during my long hours awake non-stop feeding my baby, I did a little research on what is the best organic baby formula on the market. Most of my information comes from this and this site and I have learned never to listen to anything a brands website says about their products – of course they are going to only say the best things.
And boy oh boy, was it harder to find a good formula then I thought.
Why you should never use conventional baby formula:
- Full of GMO corn and soy – as much as 70% of a container is from contaminated ingredients
- More then 50% sugar, mostly from corn syrup
- Highly processed synthetic vitamins and minerals
- Contains dangerous fats and missing appropriate fats
- Lacking enzymes
- Added neurotoxins
- Devoid of beneficial bacteria
- And various other contaminants
Here are the organic formulas on the market in the US:
- Vermont Organics, Bright Beginnings, Earth’s Best, Whole Foods Market 365 and Parent’s Choice – All are manufactured by PBM Nutritionals, which is owned by Perrigo, and is the world’s largest private-label over-the-counter pharmaceuticals.
- Similac Organic – Is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories which is a major manufacturer of pharmaceuticals in the US.
- Baby’s Only Organic – developed and marketed by Nature’s One which is the only company making baby formula that is not a publicly traded corporation, they are family owned and operated company. Their formula is marketed as a ‘toddler formula’ to encourage breastfeeding until 1 year old but they still meet the same nutritional standards that the FDA sets forth for infant formula.
Ingredients that your formula should not have in it:
- PROCESSED REFINED SUGARS
- PALM OIL
- DHA AND ARA
- SYNTHETIC PRESERVATIVES
- SYNTHETIC NUTRIENTS
Processed Refined Sugars – corn syrup (glucose syrup solids), maltodextrin (partially hydrolyzed starch derived from corn, rice or potatoes) sugar or brown rice syrup
All of the formula manufacturers strive to make their product taste as much like human milk as possible and because human milk contains higher levels of lactose (a carbohydrate) then cows milk they have to make up this difference by adding a sweetener to the cows milk.
In the beginning, all the manufacturers used lactose, but this is the most expensive form of sweetener so over time all the manufacturers found an alternative to using lactose.
Palm Oil
Manufacturers also try to mimic human milk by adding certain types of oil to equal the fatty acids that is naturally found in human milk. Most manufacturers use palm oil, which studies have shown does not absorb into the infants system but instead forms into ‘soaps’ in the baby’s intestines. These ‘soaps’ can negatively affect a baby’s development and health leading to significantly lower bone mass and harder stool.
DHA (C. Cohnii oil) and ARA (M. Alpina Oil)
“DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid, and ARA is an omega-6 fatty acid. Both are naturally found in human milk, and DHA is a component of brain and eye tissue. But the DHA and ARA added to most brands of infant formula are extracted from factory-produced C. Cohnii and M. Alpina—specific strains of algae and fungus that have never been part of the human diet, let alone the diet of infants.” source
While symptoms of DHA and ARA can be diarrhea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal distress the main concern is these additives are produced from algae and fungus that have been extracted using hexane, a neurotoxic petroleum-based solvent. Yup, this sure goes against the NOSB (National Organic Standards Board) guidelines but the USDA keeps turning a blind eye on the companies using this products.
Synthetic Preservatives
All formulas with the exception of Baby’s Only Organic use ascorbic palmitate and beta-carotene in their formulas for the primary reason to prevent the algal from DHA and ARA oils from going rancid. The NOSB has rejected both of these preservatives in organic products.
Synthetic Nutrients
The NOSB has rejected the following synthetic nutrients in formula: lutein, lycopene, nucleotides, taurine, l-carnitine and l-methionine. None of these nutrients are required in infant formula by the FDA and banned in organic formula in the European Union.
Lutien – is produced from marigolds and treated with insecticides and processed with neurotoxic solvent hexane.
Lycopene – is synthetically produced during a three-stage process which involves the solvent dichloromethane and the solvent toluene (a neurological toxin derived from benzene).
Nucleotides – is produced from hydrolyzed yeast that undergoes multiple chemical changes in order to extract nucleotides.
Taurine – is produced synthetically using either sulfuric acid or aziridine, both listed as toxic and a pollutants.
L-Carnitine – involves epichlorhydrin, a list 2B material by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and has been rejected for use in organic foods by the NOSB.
L-Methionine – is required in soy-based formula to meet basic amino acid requirements. This synthetic version is produced with materials including acrolein (EPA Hazardous Air Pollutant) and hydrogen cyanide (a systemic chemical asphyxiant or chemical warfare agent)
Handy-Dandy graph showing you what is in each brand:
As you can see there is no perfect formula. This graph does show how some are WAY better then others, but none are perfect.
I personally went with the Baby’s Only Organic Baby Formula for several reasons. I liked that it didn’t contain any corn syrup solids, any GMOs, Palm Oil, DHA or ARA or synthetic preservatives.
With that being said, I believe that Earth’s Best or Vermont Organics are also great options.
Making Your Own Baby Formula:
There are several sites that have recipes to make your own. I have personally not tried to make my own but if you have, please leave a comment on how it went. Seems like all ingredients you can get on-line, only takes 10 minutes every couple of days and is cheaper then buying the powdered version.
Radiant Life Company – Kit of all the ingredients you need!
How to Order the Products Discussed:
Baby’s Only Organic Formula has a 4.5 star rating out of 277 reviews and costs $0.11 an ounce. Baby’s Only also makes a LactoRelief Formula and a DHA & ARA Formula.
Earth’s Best Infant Formula has a 4.5 star rating out of 1,323 review and costs $0.15 cents per fluid ounce. Earth’s Best also carries a Sensitive Formula.
Vermont Organics Infant Formula has a 4 star rating out of 80 reviews and costs $0.16 cents per fluid ounce.
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87 Comments on “A Quest to Find the Best Organic Formula for Your Baby”
What about HiPP Organic that can be purchased from Europe? Where does it fall in this table you have created? I’m looking at the ingredient list and I think it ranks far above any of the products you have listed. I’m interested in your thoughts.
http://www.hipp.co.uk/products/our-baby-milks/infant-milk/first-infant-milk
Still working on researching this product…
What about HiPP Organic that can be purchased from Europe? Where does it fall in this table you have created? I’m looking at the ingredient list and I think it ranks far above any of the products you have listed. I’m interested in your thoughts.
http://www.hipp.co.uk/products/our-baby-milks/infant-milk/first-infant-milk
Still working on researching this product…
HI Michele,
I am in the process of weaning my son (6 1/2 months) and have eagerly began making your purees and blends. Thanks for all the information and recipes!
I am also struggling with formula. What organic did you go with? Have you heard anything about the Duke University research study that found arsenic in Baby’s Only Organic? If yes, any thoughts on that? I was going to go with them until I read that and now I am torn. I think organic is the way to go but now I am confused. Any guidance?
Thanks!
Colleen Pragalz
Hello Colleen,
So glad your little one is liking the purees and blends!!! yay!!!
As far as formulas go – I went with Baby’s Only Organic for my first one and will at some point will probably use it for my second one. Out of all the formulas I researched this one felt like the best fit for my family. It is hard because it almost feels like you are picking the lesser of two evils when you compare baby formulas. And after the study come out from Duke, Baby Only changed their formula to have no trace of arsenic in it.
I am still doing research on HIPP formula brand that comes out of Europe (it’s been a slow process as the little ones seems to suck all my brain power out of me each day:) and this might be another great option except that they do not directly sell to the US. You can still get it you just have to do a little digging around the net to find it. If anyone has a good source, I would love to know.
But yes, I would absolutely go with an organic formula and any that I mentioned above are good brands to consider.
Hope that helps. If not, let me know:)
xoxo,
Michele
HI Michele,
I am in the process of weaning my son (6 1/2 months) and have eagerly began making your purees and blends. Thanks for all the information and recipes!
I am also struggling with formula. What organic did you go with? Have you heard anything about the Duke University research study that found arsenic in Baby’s Only Organic? If yes, any thoughts on that? I was going to go with them until I read that and now I am torn. I think organic is the way to go but now I am confused. Any guidance?
Thanks!
Colleen Pragalz
Hello Colleen,
So glad your little one is liking the purees and blends!!! yay!!!
As far as formulas go – I went with Baby’s Only Organic for my first one and will at some point will probably use it for my second one. Out of all the formulas I researched this one felt like the best fit for my family. It is hard because it almost feels like you are picking the lesser of two evils when you compare baby formulas. And after the study come out from Duke, Baby Only changed their formula to have no trace of arsenic in it.
I am still doing research on HIPP formula brand that comes out of Europe (it’s been a slow process as the little ones seems to suck all my brain power out of me each day:) and this might be another great option except that they do not directly sell to the US. You can still get it you just have to do a little digging around the net to find it. If anyone has a good source, I would love to know.
But yes, I would absolutely go with an organic formula and any that I mentioned above are good brands to consider.
Hope that helps. If not, let me know:)
xoxo,
Michele
Hi. Glad to have stumbled on your post as I have been breastfeeding my 6 month old but have been forced to supplement with formula due to my body’s dislike of pumping 🙁 I have been using the HiPP formula and I am very happy with it, but to be honest the stress of trying to find it and have it get here in a timely manner is driving me CRAZY. I’ve already been stressed enough about my decreased milk supply. I am thinking that switching to Baby’s Only is now the way to go as it seems to be the "best of the worst" in the US and is readily available. My biggest concern is that I’ve read a lot of reviews that say it gave their baby constipation. Have you had any issues with this or heard anything more on this? Also, do you use give your baby an alternate DHA/RHA supplement? I’m wondering if continuing to breastfeed at night and providing what little milk I do pump will provide enough of this? Any words of advice that you have will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Hello Stephanie,
My wee one did get a little constipated when I first introduced her to the formula, which is perfectly normal. Anytime you introduce formula or food for the first time your little one will probably get a little backed up while their system is trying to process all the new ingredients you are giving them. If you have started purees, then I would recommend loading up on any foods that starts with a P – prunes, pears, peaches, plums, etc as they help with constipation. If they are only on formula, then I would do a couple oz of water to see that helps. If it continues then you should consult your doctor.
I only gave my girl a supplement of fish oil after she was weaned from my breast milk. I didn’t want to overdo it with the supplements and figured at least she was going to get some of it through my breast milk since I take probiotics and fish oil everyday.
Hope that helps.
xoxo,
Michele
Hi. Glad to have stumbled on your post as I have been breastfeeding my 6 month old but have been forced to supplement with formula due to my body’s dislike of pumping 🙁 I have been using the HiPP formula and I am very happy with it, but to be honest the stress of trying to find it and have it get here in a timely manner is driving me CRAZY. I’ve already been stressed enough about my decreased milk supply. I am thinking that switching to Baby’s Only is now the way to go as it seems to be the "best of the worst" in the US and is readily available. My biggest concern is that I’ve read a lot of reviews that say it gave their baby constipation. Have you had any issues with this or heard anything more on this? Also, do you use give your baby an alternate DHA/RHA supplement? I’m wondering if continuing to breastfeed at night and providing what little milk I do pump will provide enough of this? Any words of advice that you have will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Hello Stephanie,
My wee one did get a little constipated when I first introduced her to the formula, which is perfectly normal. Anytime you introduce formula or food for the first time your little one will probably get a little backed up while their system is trying to process all the new ingredients you are giving them. If you have started purees, then I would recommend loading up on any foods that starts with a P – prunes, pears, peaches, plums, etc as they help with constipation. If they are only on formula, then I would do a couple oz of water to see that helps. If it continues then you should consult your doctor.
I only gave my girl a supplement of fish oil after she was weaned from my breast milk. I didn’t want to overdo it with the supplements and figured at least she was going to get some of it through my breast milk since I take probiotics and fish oil everyday.
Hope that helps.
xoxo,
Michele
Have you been able to research any more info about HiPP formula?
sorry, I have been slacking. Will get back on it after the holiday. Promise!
Have you been able to research any more info about HiPP formula?
sorry, I have been slacking. Will get back on it after the holiday. Promise!
Thank you for this!
Thank you for this!
Hi Michele,
For the Baby’s Only formula, they have one with DHA & ARA, would you recommend that? Or just the regular formula?
Hello Katie,
I would get the Baby’s Only regular formula and then add a dose of fish oil formulated for your baby. You can add this once a day to their bottle. I feel like this is a purer form of DHA and not refined in anyway. Not to mention the formula with the DHA and ARA is an extra $5!! There are several amazing brands that make fish oil for babies and can be found at most health food stores. I have personally used Nordic Naturals and both my toddler and baby gobble it up.
Hope that helps!
Michele
Hi Michele,
For the Baby’s Only formula, they have one with DHA & ARA, would you recommend that? Or just the regular formula?
Hello Katie,
I would get the Baby’s Only regular formula and then add a dose of fish oil formulated for your baby. You can add this once a day to their bottle. I feel like this is a purer form of DHA and not refined in anyway. Not to mention the formula with the DHA and ARA is an extra $5!! There are several amazing brands that make fish oil for babies and can be found at most health food stores. I have personally used Nordic Naturals and both my toddler and baby gobble it up.
Hope that helps!
Michele
You gave a great formula charge – thanks. But According to the Manufacturer of Baby’s Best Formula "Nature’s One believes breast milk is the baby’s best organic option. Baby’s Only Organic is intended for a toddler 1-year of age and older or as directed by a healthcare professional." So what can you use as a supplement with breastfeeding from birth to 1 year if needed?
Hello Carol,
For the research I have done, they label their products with this because they completely promote breast feeding.
Here is what their websites says –
Nature’s One® promotes breast feeding as the best source of nutrition for developing babies and toddlers. Our formulas are nutritionally complete to supplement or replace breast milk when necessary.
We are sensitive to the fact that breast milk is not always available to mothers with physical limitations and adopting parents.
Hope that helps!
xoxo,Michele
You gave a great formula charge – thanks. But According to the Manufacturer of Baby’s Best Formula "Nature’s One believes breast milk is the baby’s best organic option. Baby’s Only Organic is intended for a toddler 1-year of age and older or as directed by a healthcare professional." So what can you use as a supplement with breastfeeding from birth to 1 year if needed?
Hello Carol,
For the research I have done, they label their products with this because they completely promote breast feeding.
Here is what their websites says –
Nature’s One® promotes breast feeding as the best source of nutrition for developing babies and toddlers. Our formulas are nutritionally complete to supplement or replace breast milk when necessary.
We are sensitive to the fact that breast milk is not always available to mothers with physical limitations and adopting parents.
Hope that helps!
xoxo,Michele
Problem with "Baby’s Only Organic Formula – The manufacturer states it is only for 1 year old and above: "Nature’s One believes breast milk is the baby’s best organic option. Baby’s Only Organic is intended for a toddler 1-year of age and older or as directed by a healthcare professional."
Problem with "Baby’s Only Organic Formula – The manufacturer states it is only for 1 year old and above: "Nature’s One believes breast milk is the baby’s best organic option. Baby’s Only Organic is intended for a toddler 1-year of age and older or as directed by a healthcare professional."
Any updates on the HiPP organic formula?
Any updates on the HiPP organic formula?
I use Holle, which is supposedly slightly better than Hipp. There’s a site based in NY which sells Holle, but unfortunately not Hipp. Perhaps you can ask them. Biobaby24
Thanks for the info! I still need to add these brands… once I get a full nights sleep:)
I use Holle, which is supposedly slightly better than Hipp. There’s a site based in NY which sells Holle, but unfortunately not Hipp. Perhaps you can ask them. Biobaby24
Thanks for the info! I still need to add these brands… once I get a full nights sleep:)
Have you ever researched Babynat? I went with that over Hipp (I’m based in London) when I started to try combination feeding with my son. There’s no palm oil, which is why I chose it. I also tried Nanny Care, which is goats milk based.
Hello Noora,
I haven’t heard of either of these brands but will look into them. Now that baby P is sleeping through the night (most of the time) I have a little more brain power to do some research:)
xo, Michele
Have you ever researched Babynat? I went with that over Hipp (I’m based in London) when I started to try combination feeding with my son. There’s no palm oil, which is why I chose it. I also tried Nanny Care, which is goats milk based.
Hello Noora,
I haven’t heard of either of these brands but will look into them. Now that baby P is sleeping through the night (most of the time) I have a little more brain power to do some research:)
xo, Michele
Have you looked into Honest brand formula?
I just found that Honest brand makes a formula! I will look into it!
xo, Michele
Have you looked into Honest brand formula?
I just found that Honest brand makes a formula! I will look into it!
xo, Michele
So thankful to have found this post! Our little one just hit six weeks and we were having the same problem with lengthy nursing sessions and constantly eating at night and not sleeping until 4am when she wore herself out. Everyone kept saying it was a growth spurt so I kept at it until I noticed he stools changing colors from mustard to brownish green. I read this can mean she wasn’t getting enough so I have been exclusively pumping and her stools turned back to mustard color, but I anticipate I am not going to be able to keep up with how much she’s eating here soon so I am thankful to have found this post. Going to keep on my favorites tab for when we have to start supplementing. Thank you!!
Hello Cydnee,
Great job working so hard at breastfeeding! It really is hard for some of us moms! I had to supplement with both of my girls and while it was so hard for me to give them formula, it was also hard on me pumping 4 or 5 times a day in addition to nursing, constantly worrying and doing the math to see if I would have enough milk for the day and constantly taking supplements to try to boost my supply, all of this when I should have been sleeping or enjoying my new baby. Stay strong and do whatever is right for you.
Hugs, Michele
So thankful to have found this post! Our little one just hit six weeks and we were having the same problem with lengthy nursing sessions and constantly eating at night and not sleeping until 4am when she wore herself out. Everyone kept saying it was a growth spurt so I kept at it until I noticed he stools changing colors from mustard to brownish green. I read this can mean she wasn’t getting enough so I have been exclusively pumping and her stools turned back to mustard color, but I anticipate I am not going to be able to keep up with how much she’s eating here soon so I am thankful to have found this post. Going to keep on my favorites tab for when we have to start supplementing. Thank you!!
Hello Cydnee,
Great job working so hard at breastfeeding! It really is hard for some of us moms! I had to supplement with both of my girls and while it was so hard for me to give them formula, it was also hard on me pumping 4 or 5 times a day in addition to nursing, constantly worrying and doing the math to see if I would have enough milk for the day and constantly taking supplements to try to boost my supply, all of this when I should have been sleeping or enjoying my new baby. Stay strong and do whatever is right for you.
Hugs, Michele
great article. although, i’m cautious with home-made formulas. although it’s good to know what’s in it, you should have the know-how too. and most mother’s don’t have it. also, i would like to add 2 additional organic formulas too your list, which have been recommended by my pediatrician. the formulas are HIPP and Holle. 2 European vendors of organic formulas. i buy them on <a href="https://myorganicformula.com/">http://myorganicformula.com/</a>
Thank you for your input. I was going to add those two brands in but when I was shopping for a formula for Parker, getting those two brands was totally hit or miss. Have you found a good source for them?
great article. although, i’m cautious with home-made formulas. although it’s good to know what’s in it, you should have the know-how too. and most mother’s don’t have it. also, i would like to add 2 additional organic formulas too your list, which have been recommended by my pediatrician. the formulas are HIPP and Holle. 2 European vendors of organic formulas. i buy them on <a href="https://myorganicformula.com/">http://myorganicformula.com/</a>
Thank you for your input. I was going to add those two brands in but when I was shopping for a formula for Parker, getting those two brands was totally hit or miss. Have you found a good source for them?
Also check http://formulareviews.com/earths-best-organic-infant-formula-with-iron-23-2-ounce/ as well.
Also check http://formulareviews.com/earths-best-organic-infant-formula-with-iron-23-2-ounce/ as well.
Hollie changed our daughter’s life literally. I highly recommend this for your child. It is simply the best. We buy from https://myorganicformula.com/. A million times better than anything you can compare with any other organic formula for your baby.
Thank you for your review on this! I am so happy to see that it is easier to find in the states now. When I was using formula is was so expensive to ship it here and most sites were always backordered.
xo, Michele
Hollie changed our daughter’s life literally. I highly recommend this for your child. It is simply the best. We buy from https://myorganicformula.com/. A million times better than anything you can compare with any other organic formula for your baby.
Thank you for your review on this! I am so happy to see that it is easier to find in the states now. When I was using formula is was so expensive to ship it here and most sites were always backordered.
xo, Michele
When I got pregnant only 5 months after giving birth to my middle child (whoops) my supply took a nose dive and eventually dried up. It was no longer a choice, I needed to put her on some sort of formula. I stood in the Isle a target reading and re-reading labeles. I finally settled on the lesser of the evils available to me, went to the car and bawled all the way home. Got home made a bottle and she was finally content and full. Then I set myself to doing some research and I finally found Baby’s only. What a relief! An affordable organic option! She’s now 19 months old and healthy and bright. We never had a problem with getting her off bottles and I contribute it partly to the formula not being sweet and sugary. She just decided around 14-15 months that she was past the bottle and preferred water.
When I got pregnant only 5 months after giving birth to my middle child (whoops) my supply took a nose dive and eventually dried up. It was no longer a choice, I needed to put her on some sort of formula. I stood in the Isle a target reading and re-reading labeles. I finally settled on the lesser of the evils available to me, went to the car and bawled all the way home. Got home made a bottle and she was finally content and full. Then I set myself to doing some research and I finally found Baby’s only. What a relief! An affordable organic option! She’s now 19 months old and healthy and bright. We never had a problem with getting her off bottles and I contribute it partly to the formula not being sweet and sugary. She just decided around 14-15 months that she was past the bottle and preferred water.
Thank you so much for this great article. I was unable to breastfeed my daughter. After doing a lot of research I ended up with Holle. This formula meets a baby’s nutritional requirements and helps with constipation issues. After 3 days on Holle, magically the digestion totally changed. We have been using Holle formula for the last four months and my little one is transformed. Unfortunately the formula is not available in the USA. It is a grey market and for that reason parents have to pay big bucks for the formula. And all the US based organic shops are making a lot of profit. I was not satisfied with this option so I did my own research and found a few sites that would ship in the US. The shipping time is long but by planing ahead I get to save a lot of money and buy diapers or other accessories for my lo. I placed 3 orders in 3 different sites. First of all I ordered from the most expensive shop because of their google advertising. After digging a little deeper into the results I found a couple of shops that probably are not spending their money on advertisement and thus have much better prices. I placed the 3rd order on a shop called neogno which ships directly from Germany. I ended up paying half the amount that I paid in the US. The customer service is kind and it takes a couple of hours to get the respond. But this is due to time zone difference as they explained to me. Hopefully one day we will have all the great organic products here in the states. And will feed our babies with healthy and tasty formulas.
Thank you for spreading the word to all parents that are struggling with their own babies issues.
P.S: My best friend ordered Lebenswert in bulk from them and like me, she had great results too. I don´t know how long the promo is going to last but for now the price is amazing. About 12USD for a box of formula. Even if I buy organic formula in Walmart I will end up paying more for an ounce of formula that is smelling cheesy and causing constipation.
Here is the promotion page which I found through a facebook parents group. https://www.neogno.com/shop/organic-baby-formula/lebenswert-formula-stage-1-bulk/
Thank you so much for all of your information! I looked into Holle when I was struggling with breastfeeding and loved their ingredients but I found it super hard to find their products (this was 2 years ago). I have heard it is somewhat easier to find them now, so I will look into it and update the post if I can.
xo, Michele
Thank you so much for this great article. I was unable to breastfeed my daughter. After doing a lot of research I ended up with Holle. This formula meets a baby’s nutritional requirements and helps with constipation issues. After 3 days on Holle, magically the digestion totally changed. We have been using Holle formula for the last four months and my little one is transformed. Unfortunately the formula is not available in the USA. It is a grey market and for that reason parents have to pay big bucks for the formula. And all the US based organic shops are making a lot of profit. I was not satisfied with this option so I did my own research and found a few sites that would ship in the US. The shipping time is long but by planing ahead I get to save a lot of money and buy diapers or other accessories for my lo. I placed 3 orders in 3 different sites. First of all I ordered from the most expensive shop because of their google advertising. After digging a little deeper into the results I found a couple of shops that probably are not spending their money on advertisement and thus have much better prices. I placed the 3rd order on a shop called neogno which ships directly from Germany. I ended up paying half the amount that I paid in the US. The customer service is kind and it takes a couple of hours to get the respond. But this is due to time zone difference as they explained to me. Hopefully one day we will have all the great organic products here in the states. And will feed our babies with healthy and tasty formulas.
Thank you for spreading the word to all parents that are struggling with their own babies issues.
P.S: My best friend ordered Lebenswert in bulk from them and like me, she had great results too. I don´t know how long the promo is going to last but for now the price is amazing. About 12USD for a box of formula. Even if I buy organic formula in Walmart I will end up paying more for an ounce of formula that is smelling cheesy and causing constipation.
Here is the promotion page which I found through a facebook parents group. https://www.neogno.com/shop/organic-baby-formula/lebenswert-formula-stage-1-bulk/
Thank you so much for all of your information! I looked into Holle when I was struggling with breastfeeding and loved their ingredients but I found it super hard to find their products (this was 2 years ago). I have heard it is somewhat easier to find them now, so I will look into it and update the post if I can.
xo, Michele
Hihi, I just noticed that the name of my husband was posted automatically. So John is still not the one unable to breastfeed. 😀
HAHAHAHA!!!!! Loved this:)
Hihi, I just noticed that the name of my husband was posted automatically. So John is still not the one unable to breastfeed. 😀
HAHAHAHA!!!!! Loved this:)
I breastfed my baby girl for 3 months when I decided to give her formula I couldn’t have made a better choice than Holle organic formula. The product is great, its gentle easy for my baby to digest, it doesn’t have the weird smell of regular formula, it tastes good and you can even see the difference in the baby’s stools. I’m so glad to have found https://myorganicformula.com/
I have heard great things about Holle formula, and I am so glad it is getting easier to find in the US!
I breastfed my baby girl for 3 months when I decided to give her formula I couldn’t have made a better choice than Holle organic formula. The product is great, its gentle easy for my baby to digest, it doesn’t have the weird smell of regular formula, it tastes good and you can even see the difference in the baby’s stools. I’m so glad to have found https://myorganicformula.com/
I have heard great things about Holle formula, and I am so glad it is getting easier to find in the US!
Thank you so much for this great article. I was unable to breastfeed my daughter. After doing a lot of research I ended up with Holle. This formula meets a baby’s nutritional requirements and helps with constipation issues. After 3 days on Holle, magically the digestion totally changed. We have been using Holle formula for the last four months and my little one is transformed. Unfortunately the formula is not available in the USA.
https://myorganicformula.com
Thank you so much for this great article. I was unable to breastfeed my daughter. After doing a lot of research I ended up with Holle. This formula meets a baby’s nutritional requirements and helps with constipation issues. After 3 days on Holle, magically the digestion totally changed. We have been using Holle formula for the last four months and my little one is transformed. Unfortunately the formula is not available in the USA.
https://myorganicformula.com
What about HiPP formula Organic that can be purchased from Europe? I have actually many problem to find these products for reasonable price. I just found this website that actually it sell it and is call it https://www.bestorganicformula.com/ . I hope also the other parents could find this resource usefoul .
Thanks for your post
I am so glad you can buy this amazing formula in the US now! It wasn’t available to purchase when I was bottle feeding.
What about HiPP formula Organic that can be purchased from Europe? I have actually many problem to find these products for reasonable price. I just found this website that actually it sell it and is call it https://www.bestorganicformula.com/ . I hope also the other parents could find this resource usefoul .
Thanks for your post
I am so glad you can buy this amazing formula in the US now! It wasn’t available to purchase when I was bottle feeding.
I am thinking of switching my daughter to formula and i was trying to figure how to choose the right one. Your article is very helpful. I will definitely try my best to stay away from formulas with preservatives, palm oil and processed sugar. There is this online store that i keep hearing about that they are very responsive. I am gonna check it out and read the ingredients in details. Thanks alot for help.