Soy Formula
Soy Formula Is it Right for You
Soy infant formula has grown in popularity over the last few years and some estimates place soy formula as 20% - 25% of formula sales in the United States. However, is it right for your baby?
Many people, including doctors, believe that using a soy based formula will help with colic. The American Academy Pediatrics, however, says soy has no proven benefits in managing or preventing colic or the crying and fussiness associated with it. The American Academy Pediatrics also warns against feeding premature babies soy formula. Read more about soy formula from WebMD.
That is not to say that soy infant formula is not a good option. In fact, soy formula may be just what the doctored ordered for some children with lactose intolerance or certain milk allergies.
Soy formula may also be right based on family lifestyle choices. If your family is vegan or has made other lifestyle choices, soy formulas are nutritious and are often supplemented the same as milk based formulas. If soy formula is right for you child, then we may be able to save you money. What brand formula do you prefer:
If you prefer to check on availability of formula coupons for soy baby formula. Hope this information helps.
Much of the information is from an article on soy formula from WebMD.