There seem to be a variety of options at various prices points.

Example Similac Gold is around triple the price of Similac Inte-P.

How to decide? Any point in getting the most expensive, or how to decide?

Also, is it a consideration if the formula milk is supplementing mother's feeding, e.g. 50:50 even split?

Buy small packs of each. Let your infant try first which one suit baby the best

U buy most expensive pun the baby may reject because no like the taste or texture

Buy authentic goat milk powder. I think cheaper than formula. Goat is very similar to human milk. Then use the savings to buy high quality liquid fish oil for baby.

Like mt Capra.

This post has been edited by Ramjade: Jan 13 2025, 11:38 PM

Good question. I'm in a dilemma too, but currently breastfeeding and FM midnight because too slow to heat up.

But I heard you have to trial and error to see what fits best for the child. Expensive milks come with some extra supplements but r they worth it? No idea

What are you using?

I am currently on Nan HA. Hardly give formula until recently (about 6 months). So far so good. She's on mixed feeding, mostly breast milk.

Try to BF as much as possible. If your wife is not able to produce that much then supplement with formula.

You can do hybrid also. Meaning despite having sufficient bf, you still give formula. Some parents do this to give their child additional nutrient. I think this is fine as long as there's no negative reaction from your baby.

If you give formula, do monitor for things like allergic reaction, taste preference, change in stool, rashes, etc.

Some formula are expensive not because they are better, it's just they are formulated for different needs. Eg. milk for baby who easily vomit (anti-reflux milk formulated with some coagulant agent so it solidify easier), milk for easy digestion, lactose free, etc.

If your baby dont have any issues, just stick with normal formula. Watch out for things I say above, then switch around and find out which suits your baby.

Actually no need buy also can. Quite a few baby formula brands offer free samples from their websites.
Can also ask the staff in charge of the baby formula section in some stores.
After that, only a matter of testing to see which one the baby drinks with the least fuss.
Baby stool is mostly soft liquid at that point but try to smell for sourness.
If sour means baby couldn't digest it properly.

EDIT: Forgot to add, congrats on being a new dad, TS.

This post has been edited by jerm57: Jan 15 2025, 11:06 AM

consult your doc better.

But my kids the dor suggested similac, when the mother milk production increased, you can fully on mom's milk, later age drink pediasure :X

Look at ingredients. Avoid stuff like added flavour or sugar. I have heard they add in flavour and sugar to make baby hook on to the formula.

my company sell formula milk, if your baby like that brand, can ask customer support which one suitable