Health care providers will look to alternatives if a baby has an intolerance to a milk-based formula, but standard milk-based formulas are most often their starting point, explains Dyan Hes, M.D., a pediatrician in New York City. Indeed, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends formula-fed babies receive iron-fortified, milk-based formulas. rely on standard milk-based infant formulas for nourishing their little ones. When not breastfeeding or otherwise using human milk, most parents in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that ensure your infant receives the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. are required to meet certain nutrient specifications outlined by the U.S. No matter which brand you go with, all baby formulas marketed in the U.S. Spit-up baby formulas: Similac claims its spit-up formula reduces spit-up episodes by 54% while Emfamil claims a reduction of 50% with its spit-up formula.Gentle baby formulas: The Similac and Enfamil formulas that are specifically designed for fussy babies rely on different protein sources-Similac’s Pro-Total Comfort contains 100% whey protein while Enfamil’s Gentlease uses 60% whey and 40% casein.Standard milk-based baby formulas: Enfamil NeuroPro (Enfamil’s standard milk-based formula) contains milk fat globule membrane, which more closely mimics breast milk, and slightly higher levels of certain fatty acids.We dive deeply into their differences later in this article, but here’s a summary of the main ways they differ. While both Enfamil and Similac share many similarities, the two baby formula brands do have a number of key differences. While we work hard to provide accurate and up-to-date information that we think you will find relevant, Forbes Health does not and cannot guarantee that any information provided is complete and makes no representations or warranties in connection thereto, nor to the accuracy or applicability thereof. The compensation we receive from advertisers does not influence the recommendations or advice our editorial team provides in our articles or otherwise impact any of the editorial content on Forbes Health.

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