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There are a lot of choices when it comes to standard milk based formulas as these are the most commonly used and generally least expensive. The main differences between each of the formula choices within this category are generally the manufacturer, the fat source, protein source and the carbohydrate source. Protein is generally thought of as the common cause of reactions or sensitivities that babies may have to formula but also consider the possibility of the child reacting to the fat source or carb source in the formula. For example, some babies may have a negative reaction to corn so formulas with corn as the main carb or fat source could affect them.

The following is a list of commonly used milk based formulas. This list is not intended to provide a complete list of all cow milk based formulas available, and does not provide the complete nutritional composition of each formula. This is meant as a starting point.

FORMULA	MANUFACTURER	FAT SOURCE	PROTEIN SOURCE	CARB SOURCE
Similac	Ross Labs	High Oleic Safflower, Soy & Coconut Oils	Non-Fat Milk, Whey	Lactose
Similac LF	Same as above	High Oleic Safflower, Soy & Coconut Oils	Milk Protein Isolate	Maltodextrin & Sucrose
Enfamil/Enfalac	Mead Johnson	Palm olein, Soy, Coconut, and High Oleic Sunflower Oils	Non-Fat Milk, Whey	Lactose
Enfamil LF Lipil	Same as above	palm olein oil, soy oil, coconut oil, high oleic, sunflower oil, single-cell oil blend, rich in DHA and ARA	Milk Protein Isolate	Corn Syrup Solids
*Enfamil AR Lipil Contains added rice starch for a thickening agent	Same as above	Same as above	Non-Fat Milk	Lactose, Pregelatinized Rice Starch, and Maltodextrin

Reviewed By Dave Olson, MD
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Graduate University of Michigan School of Medicine

*Disclaimer: The information available on this website should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care for the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of your child's reflux. Please consult with your child's doctor or pharmacist before trying any medication (prescription or OTC) or following any treatment plan mentioned. This information is provided only to help you be as informed as possible about your child's condition.

Milk based BABY FORMULA AND INFANT REFLUX