I welcome Dr. Bridget Young, who has a PhD in nutrition and studies the composition of breastmilk and formula.

We discuss some of the most common questions I get asked about formulas:

• Is the regulation process in the US thorough for infant formulas?
• Are European formulas better?
• What are the protein sources in formula? Why does it matter?
• Why do formulas have corn syrup? Is it okay for baby?
• What about prebiotics and probiotics in formula? Beneficial?
• What are signs a baby may not be tolerating a formula?
• When would a baby need soy formula?
• What are partially hydrolyzed formulas?
• What are examples of extensively hydrolyzed formulas?
• How can a parent approach reading a formula label?
• What are some good formulas to start with? Are there any “bad” formulas?
• Are organic formulas better?
• Does powder versus ready-to-made matter?