Which Formula Milk Is Best for Your Baby? 3 Things to Check

Dr. Sandip Gupta

This video answers which formula milk is best for children. Where to start: If your baby is under 6 months, choose any stage 1 formula milk from a good company — because you will only know whether it suits the baby once you give it and try. Three things to check: Is it digesting well? After taking the formula milk the baby should not be vomiting, should be digesting it well, should not have much colic pain, and should not have loose motions. If the baby spits up a little, we do not consider that vomiting. Is weight gain happening well? Is it cost effective? That is, given its cost, can you continue it regularly? In the market formulas come at every price — the 400 gram tin ranges widely in price. Getting help: You can also take a doctor's advice for choosing a formula milk, and then choose one and start it. If all these things are fine, you can continue that same formula milk for the baby. Relevant for: parents choosing a formula milk for the first time; parents asking whether a stage 1 formula is right for a baby under 6 months; parents whose baby vomits, spits up, has colic pain or loose motions after formula; parents asking how to tell if a formula suits their baby; parents concerned about weight gain on formula; and parents weighing the cost of continuing a formula long term. Disclaimer: This video is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every baby is different — please consult your pediatrician before choosing or changing your baby's formula, and seek medical attention if your baby has repeated vomiting, persistent loose motions, or is not gaining weight.