Parenting is a difficult job. Knowing what to do in every situation is impossible, especially when it comes to infant feeding.
New mom Heidi Higgins experienced this firsthand when her formula-fed baby girl, Sophia, was constantly fussy, especially after feedings.
“We tried everything to soothe her – from bouncy swings to car rides,” Higgins said. “It was not until we switched to a soy infant formula recommended by our pediatrician that Sophia’s fussiness was relieved in less than a week.”
Higgins is just one of many parents who are unaware that a soy-based formula may help manage persistent common infant feeding problems in formula-fed babies. According to a recent survey among moms with formula-fed newborns, only one in 10 moms is aware that switching to soy formula can help manage persistent common feeding problems.
“Breast-feeding is the gold standard in infant nutrition and the best choice for both baby and mom,” said Bridget Swinney, registered dietitian, mom and author of the books “Healthy Food for Healthy Kids” and “Eating Expectantly.” “However, if mom can’t...