How do I know a formula is sold legally in the U.S.?

The FDA keeps a list of infant formulas marketed in the U.S. We show "On the FDA list" only when that page names the product.

How should I prepare formula?

Formula preparation: follow the label and see the CDC's formula preparation page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Can I switch formulas?

Formula preparation: follow the label and see the CDC's formula preparation page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Infant formula

Formulas for the first year. Talk to your pediatrician before switching, especially to a specialty formula.

Plain cream formula can with scoop beside a prepared baby bottle on a counter

79models tracked
$8 to $92price range
1–3forms sold

Infant formula by budget

The 38 infant formula with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $3512

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Mid-range$35 to $4613

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Splurge$46 and up13

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All 79 infant formula

Must have:

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare		Forms	Protein	Age	Ready-to-feed	USDA Organic	HMOs listed
	Amazon Basics Mama Bear Infant Formula (Infant, Advantage, Gentle, Sensitivity Premium, Soy)On the FDA list	powder	–	–	?	?	?
	Bobbie Grass-Fed Whole Milk Infant Formula60:40 whey to casein, from whole milk from grass-fed cowsOn the FDA list	–	whey protein	0-12 months	?	✕	?
	Bobbie Organic Gentle Infant FormulaOn the FDA listUSDA Organic	powder	organic partially hydrolyzed whey protein	0-12 months	?	✓	?
	Bobbie Organic Infant Formula (Original)organic whey protein concentrate and organic nonfat milk (60:40 whey to casein)On the FDA listUSDA Organic	powder	organic whey protein concentrate and organic nonfat milk	0-12 months	?	✓	?
	Bobbie Organic Whole Milk Infant Formulaorganic nonfat milk and organic whey protein concentrate (60:40 whey to casein)On the FDA listUSDA Organic	–	organic nonfat milk and organic whey protein concentrate	0-12 months	?	✓	?
	Bubs Goat Milk Infant Formula (Easy Digest)On the FDA list	powder	goat milk	0-12 months	?	?	?
	Comforts (Kroger) Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	–	–	?	?	?
	Earth's Best Organic Dairy Infant Formula with IronOn the FDA listUSDA Organic	–	organic nonfat milk and organic whey protein concentrate	birth up to 12 months	?	✓	?
	Earth's Best Organic Gentle Infant FormulaOn the FDA listUSDA Organic	–	organic partially hydrolyzed whey protein	0+ months, first twelve months	?	✓	?
	Earth's Best Organic Sensitivity Infant Formula with Ironmilk-based (organic whey protein concentrate, organic milk protein concentrate)On the FDA listUSDA Organic	powder	milk-based	0+ months	?	✓	?
	Enfamil 24 Infant Formula, 24 Cal Ready to UseOn the FDA listReady-to-feed	ready-to-feed	–	through 12 months	✓	?	?
	Enfamil A.R. Infant Formulapowder or ready-to-feedOn the FDA listReady-to-feed	powder, ready-to-feed	–	0-12 months	✓	?	?
	Enfamil Gentlease Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	–	–	?	?	?
	Enfamil Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	–	0-12 months	?	?	?
	Enfamil NeuroPro EnfaCare Premature Formulapowder or ready-to-feedOn the FDA listReady-to-feed	powder, ready-to-feed	milk-based	–	✓	?	?
	Enfamil NeuroPro Gentlease Infant Formulapowder or ready-to-feedOn the FDA listReady-to-feed	powder, ready-to-feed	–	through 12 months	✓	?	?
	Enfamil NeuroPro Infant Formulapowder or ready-to-feedOn the FDA listReady-to-feedHMOs listed	powder, ready-to-feed	–	0-12 months	✓	?	✓
	Enfamil Nutramigen with Probiotic LGG Hypoallergenic Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	extensively hydrolyzed protein	–	?	?	?
	Enfamil Optimum (Enspire) Gentlease Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	–	birth through 12 months	?	?	?
	Enfamil Optimum (Enspire) Infant FormulaOn the FDA listHMOs listed	powder	–	through 12 months	?	?	✓
	Enfamil Pregestimil Hypoallergenic Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	–	–	?	?	?
	Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formulapowder or concentrate or ready-to-feedOn the FDA listReady-to-feed	powder, concentrate, ready-to-feed	–	–	✓	?	?
	Enfamil PurAmino DHA & ARA Hypoallergenic Infant Formulaamino acid-based (free amino acids)On the FDA list	powder	amino acid-based	–	?	?	?
	Enfamil Reguline Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	–	0-12 months	?	?	?
	H-E-B Baby Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	–	–	?	?	?
	Happy Baby Organics Organic Infant Formula Stage 1cow's milk (organic nonfat milk and whey protein concentrate)On the FDA listUSDA Organic	powder	cow's milk	0-12 months	?	✓	?
	Happy Baby Organics Organic Infant Formula Stage 1 A2cow's milk (organic nonfat milk and whey protein concentrate)On the FDA listA2 milkUSDA Organic	powder	cow's milk	0-12 months	?	✓	?
	Happy Baby Organics Organic Infant Formula Stage 2cow's milk (organic nonfat milk and whey protein concentrate)On the FDA listUSDA Organic	powder	cow's milk	6-12 months	?	✓	?
	Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Infant Formulagoat milk (non-fat dry goat milk and goat whey protein concentrate)On the FDA list	powder	goat milk	0-12 months	?	?	?
	Kendamil Classic Infant Formulacow's milk (whole milk, skimmed milk powder, demineralised whey powder)HMOs listed	powder	cow's milk	0-12 months	?	?	✓
	Kendamil Goat Infant FormulaOn the FDA listA2 milk	powder	whole goat milk and demineralised goat whey powder	0-12 months	?	?	?
	Kendamil Organic Infant FormulaOn the FDA listUSDA OrganicHMOs listed	powder	organic whey protein from demineralised milk	0-12 months	?	✓	✓
	Kirkland Signature ProCare with Dual HMO's, Non-GMO Infant FormulaHMOs listed	powder	–	0-12 months	?	?	✓
	Little Spoon Organic Whole Milk Infant FormulaOn the FDA listUSDA Organic	powder	–	0-12 months	?	✓	?
	Meijer Infant Formula (incl. True Goodness Organic)On the FDA list	powder	–	–	?	?	?
	Member's Mark Advantage Premium Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	milk-based	0-12 months	?	?	?
	Member's Mark Gentle Premium Infant Formulamilk-based; nonfat milk and partially hydrolyzed wheyOn the FDA listHMOs listed	powder	milk-based	0-12 months	?	?	✓
	Member's Mark Infant Premium Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	milk-based	0-12 months	?	?	?
	Member's Mark Organic Whole Milk Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	–	organic whole milk	birth to 12 months	?	?	?
	Member's Mark Sensitivity Premium Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	milk-based	0-12 months	?	?	?
	Munchkin Infant Formula Made with Organic MilkOn the FDA list	powder	–	0-12 months	?	?	?
	Munchkin Infant Formula Made with Original MilkOn the FDA list	powder	–	0-12 months	?	?	?
	Nestlé Health Science Extensive HA Infant Formulaextensively hydrolyzed whey protein isolate (from milk)On the FDA list	powder	extensively hydrolyzed whey protein isolate	0-12 months	?	?	?
	Parent's Choice Advantagemilk (nonfat milk, whey protein concentrate)On the FDA list	powder	milk	–	?	?	?
	Parent's Choice Advantage PremiumOn the FDA listHMOs listed	–	–	0-12 months	?	?	✓
	Parent's Choice GentleOn the FDA list	–	partially broken down whey protein	0-12 months	?	?	?
	Parent's Choice HypoallergenicOn the FDA list	–	–	–	?	?	?
	Parent's Choice InfantOn the FDA list	–	–	0-12 months	?	?	?
	Parent's Choice Infant PremiumOn the FDA list	–	–	0-12 months	?	?	?
	Parent's Choice Organic Whole MilkOn the FDA listUSDA Organic	–	whole milk	birth to 12 months	?	✓	?
	Parent's Choice SensitivityOn the FDA list	–	–	stage 1, through 12 months	?	?	?
	Parent's Choice Sensitivity PremiumOn the FDA listHMOs listed	–	–	0-12 months	?	?	✓
	Parent's Choice SoyOn the FDA list	–	soy	birth to 12 months	?	?	?
	Signature Select Infant Formula (Infant, Advantage, Gentle, Sensitivity Premium)On the FDA list	powder	–	–	?	?	?
	Similac 360 Total Care Gentle Comfort Infant Formulapowder or ready-to-feedOn the FDA listReady-to-feed	powder, ready-to-feed	partially hydrolyzed whey protein	–	✓	?	?
	Similac 360 Total Care Infant Formulapowder or ready-to-feedOn the FDA listReady-to-feedHMOs listed	powder, ready-to-feed	nonfat milk and whey protein concentrate	–	✓	?	✓
	Similac 360 Total Care Made With Whole Milk Infant Formulanonfat milk and whey protein concentrateOn the FDA listReady-to-feedHMOs listed	ready-to-feed	whole milk	–	✓	?	✓
	Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive Infant FormulaOn the FDA listHMOs listed	powder	milk protein isolate	–	?	?	✓
	Similac Advance Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	nonfat milk and whey protein concentrate	first year	?	?	?
	Similac Advance Kosher (Cholov Yisroel) Ready-to-Feed Infant Formulacow's milk (milk protein concentrate)On the FDA listReady-to-feed	ready-to-feed	cow's milk	–	✓	?	?
	Similac Advance Lamehadrin Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	nonfat milk and whey protein concentrate	–	?	?	?
	Similac Alimentum Infant Formulacasein hydrolysate (derived from milk)On the FDA listHMOs listed	powder	casein hydrolysate	–	?	?	✓
	Similac Dual Prebiotic Blend Infant FormulaOn the FDA listHMOs listed	powder	–	–	?	?	✓
	Similac For Spit-Up Infant FormulaOn the FDA listReady-to-feed	ready-to-feed	milk protein isolate	–	✓	?	?
	Similac Gentle Comfort Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	whey protein hydrolysate	–	?	?	?
	Similac Irish Farms Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	nonfat milk and whey protein concentrate	–	?	✕	?
	Similac NeoSure Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	nonfat milk and whey protein concentrate	first 12 months of life	?	?	?
	Similac Organic Infant FormulaOn the FDA listUSDA Organic	powder	organic nonfat milk	first year	?	✓	?
	Similac Sensitive Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	milk protein isolate	–	?	?	?
	Similac Soy Isomil Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	soy protein isolate	–	?	?	?
	up&up Advantage Premium Infant Formulamilk-based (nonfat milk, whey protein concentrate)On the FDA listHMOs listed	powder	milk-based	–	?	?	✓
	up&up Gentle Premium Infant Formulamilk-based; partially hydrolyzed wheyOn the FDA listHMOs listed	powder	milk-based	–	?	?	✓
	up&up Hypoallergenic Infant Formulacasein hydrolysate (from milk)On the FDA list	powder	casein hydrolysate	0-12 months	?	?	?
	up&up Infant Premium Infant Formulacow's milk (nonfat milk and whey protein concentrate)On the FDA listHMOs listed	powder	cow's milk	–	?	?	✓
	up&up Organic Infant Formulaorganic whey protein concentrateOn the FDA listUSDA Organic	powder	organic whole milk	birth to 12 months	?	✓	?
	up&up Sensitivity Premium Infant Formulamilk-based (milk protein isolate)On the FDA listHMOs listed	powder	milk-based	–	?	?	✓
	up&up Soy Infant FormulaOn the FDA list	powder	soy protein isolate	birth to 12 months	?	?	?
	up&up Value Size Base Advantage Infant Formulamilk-based (nonfat milk, whey protein concentrate)	powder	milk-based	newborn to 12 months	?	?	?
	up&up Value Size Base Gentle Infant Formulamilk-based; nonfat milk and partially hydrolyzed whey	powder	milk-based	newborn to 12 months	?	?	?

Infant formula by the numbers

The 79 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Forms sold1 to 3; the middle half 1 to 1 (65 of 79 publish it)
HMOs listed1 to 5; the middle half 1 to 2 (17 of 79 publish it)
Price$8.98 to $92; the middle half $31.99 to $47.49 (38 of 79 publish it)

Label facts side by side

From each label and maker listing. A dash means the label wording we have doesn't say. Protein type is read from the label's protein wording.

Formula	Forms	Protein type	Carbohydrate (label)	DHA/ARA listed	HMOs listed	FDA list
Amazon Basics Mama Bear Infant Formula (Infant, Advantage, Gentle, Sensitivity Premium, Soy)	Powder	–	–	–	–	Listed
Bobbie Grass-Fed Whole Milk Infant Formula	–	Cow's milk	lactose	–	–	Listed
Bobbie Organic Gentle Infant Formula	Powder	Partially hydrolyzed	100% organic lactose	Yes	–	Listed
Bobbie Organic Infant Formula (Original)	Powder	Cow's milk	organic lactose	Yes	–	Listed
Bobbie Organic Whole Milk Infant Formula	–	Cow's milk	organic lactose	–	–	Listed
Bubs Goat Milk Infant Formula (Easy Digest)	Powder	Goat milk	lactose	Yes	–	Listed
Comforts (Kroger) Infant Formula	Powder	–	–	–	–	Listed
Earth's Best Organic Dairy Infant Formula with Iron	–	Cow's milk	organic lactose and fructooligosaccharides	Yes	–	Listed
Earth's Best Organic Gentle Infant Formula	–	Partially hydrolyzed	organic lactose, organic nonfat milk, organic maltodextrin, fructooligosaccharid	Yes	–	Listed
Earth's Best Organic Sensitivity Infant Formula with Iron	Powder	Cow's milk	organic glucose syrup solids (maker describes it as reduced lactose)	Yes	–	Listed
Enfamil 24 Infant Formula, 24 Cal Ready to Use	Ready-to-feed	–	–	–	–	Listed
Enfamil A.R. Infant Formula	Powder, Ready-to-feed	–	–	–	–	Listed
Enfamil Gentlease Infant Formula	Powder	–	–	–	–	Listed
Enfamil Infant Formula	Powder	–	–	–	–	Listed
Enfamil NeuroPro EnfaCare Premature Formula	Powder, Ready-to-feed	Cow's milk	–	–	–	Listed
Enfamil NeuroPro Gentlease Infant Formula	Powder, Ready-to-feed	–	–	–	–	Listed
Enfamil NeuroPro Infant Formula	Powder, Ready-to-feed	–	–	–	1	Listed
Enfamil Nutramigen with Probiotic LGG Hypoallergenic Infant Formula	Powder	Extensively hydrolyzed	–	Yes	–	Listed
Enfamil Optimum (Enspire) Gentlease Infant Formula	Powder	–	–	–	–	Listed
Enfamil Optimum (Enspire) Infant Formula	Powder	–	–	–	2	Listed
Enfamil Pregestimil Hypoallergenic Infant Formula	Powder	–	–	Yes	–	Listed
Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula	Powder, Concentrate, Ready-to-feed	–	–	–	–	Listed
Enfamil PurAmino DHA & ARA Hypoallergenic Infant Formula	Powder	Amino acid-based	–	Yes	–	Listed
Enfamil Reguline Infant Formula	Powder	–	–	–	–	Listed
H-E-B Baby Infant Formula	Powder	–	–	–	–	Listed
HappyBaby Organics A2 Organic Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	lactose (organic)	Yes	–	Listed
HappyBaby Organics Organic Infant Formula Stage 1	Powder	Cow's milk	lactose (organic)	Yes	–	Listed
HappyBaby Organics Organic Infant Formula Stage 2	Powder	Cow's milk	lactose (organic)	Yes	–	Listed
Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Infant Formula	Powder	Goat milk	lactose and galacto-oligosaccharides	Yes	–	Listed
Kendamil Classic Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	lactose, galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)	Yes	2	–
Kendamil Goat Infant Formula	Powder	Goat milk	lactose and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)	Yes	–	Listed
Kendamil Organic Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	lactose and organic galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)	Yes	1	Listed
Kirkland Signature ProCare with Dual HMO's, Non-GMO Infant Formula	Powder	–	–	–	2	–
Little Spoon Organic Whole Milk Infant Formula	Powder	–	organic lactose	Yes	–	Listed
Meijer Infant Formula (incl. True Goodness Organic)	Powder	–	–	–	–	Listed
Member's Mark Advantage Premium Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	–	–	–	Listed
Member's Mark Gentle Premium Infant Formula	Powder	Partially hydrolyzed	corn syrup	Yes	1	Listed
Member's Mark Infant Premium Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	–	–	–	Listed
Member's Mark Organic Whole Milk Infant Formula	–	Cow's milk	–	–	–	Listed
Member's Mark Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	–	–	–	Listed
Munchkin Infant Formula Made with Organic Milk	Powder	–	organic lactose	Yes	–	Listed
Munchkin Infant Formula Made with Original Milk	Powder	–	lactose	Yes	–	Listed
Nestlé Health Science Extensive HA Infant Formula	Powder	Extensively hydrolyzed	corn maltodextrin and potato starch (lactose-free)	–	–	Listed
Parent’s Choice Advantage	Powder	Cow's milk	lactose, galacto-oligosaccharides	Yes	–	Listed
Parent’s Choice Gentle	–	Partially hydrolyzed	–	Yes	–	Listed
Parent’s Choice Organic Whole Milk	–	Cow's milk	–	Yes	–	Listed
Parent’s Choice Soy	–	Soy	–	–	–	Listed
Signature Select Infant Formula (Infant, Advantage, Gentle, Sensitivity Premium)	Powder	–	–	–	–	Listed
Similac 360 Total Care Gentle Comfort Infant Formula	Powder, Ready-to-feed	Partially hydrolyzed	–	–	–	Listed
Similac 360 Total Care Infant Formula	Powder, Ready-to-feed	Cow's milk	lactose	Yes	5	Listed
Similac 360 Total Care Made With Whole Milk Infant Formula	Ready-to-feed	Cow's milk	lactose	Yes	5	Listed
Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	corn syrup, sugar	Yes	5	Listed
Similac Advance Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	lactose	Yes	–	Listed
Similac Advance Kosher (Cholov Yisroel) Ready-to-Feed Infant Formula	Ready-to-feed	Cow's milk	lactose	Yes	–	Listed
Similac Advance Lamehadrin Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	lactose	Yes	–	Listed
Similac Alimentum Infant Formula	Powder	Extensively hydrolyzed	corn maltodextrin	Yes	1	Listed
Similac Dual Prebiotic Blend Infant Formula	Powder	–	lactose	–	1	Listed
Similac For Spit-Up Infant Formula	Ready-to-feed	Cow's milk	corn syrup, rice starch, sugar	Yes	–	Listed
Similac Gentle Comfort Infant Formula	Powder	Hydrolyzed (degree not stated)	corn maltodextrin, sugar	Yes	–	Listed
Similac Irish Farms Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	lactose	Yes	–	Listed
Similac NeoSure Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	corn syrup solids, lactose	Yes	–	Listed
Similac Organic Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	organic lactose	Yes	–	Listed
Similac Sensitive Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	corn syrup, sugar	Yes	–	Listed
Similac Soy Isomil Infant Formula	Powder	Soy	corn syrup solids, sugar	Yes	–	Listed
up&up Advantage Premium Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	lactose	Yes	2	Listed
up&up Gentle Premium Infant Formula	Powder	Partially hydrolyzed	corn syrup	–	1	Listed
up&up Hypoallergenic Infant Formula	Powder	Extensively hydrolyzed	corn syrup solids, modified corn starch	Yes	–	Listed
up&up Infant Premium Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	lactose	Yes	1	Listed
up&up Organic Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	organic lactose	Yes	–	Listed
up&up Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	corn syrup, sucrose	Yes	2	Listed
up&up Soy Infant Formula	Powder	Soy	corn syrup	Yes	–	Listed
up&up Value Size Base Advantage Infant Formula	Powder	Cow's milk	lactose, fructooligosaccharide	Yes	–	–
up&up Value Size Base Gentle Infant Formula	Powder	Partially hydrolyzed	corn syrup	–	–	–

Forms available

Some formulas come in more than one form, so they count more than once.

Powder: 61
Ready-to-feed: 11
Concentrate: 1

By protein type

Grouped by the protein wording on each label. Same group doesn't mean the same formula.

Cow's milk (33)

Partially hydrolyzed (7)

Extensively hydrolyzed (4)

Goat milk (3)

Soy (3)

Amino acid-based (1)

Enfamil PurAmino DHA & ARA Hypoallergenic Infant Formula

Hydrolyzed (degree not stated) (1)

Similac Gentle Comfort Infant Formula

What the FDA and AAP say about formula rules

Shortlist: 2 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Most forms EnfamilProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula 3
Most forms: the Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula at 3, per Enfamil.

Price
$47.49
See specs
Lowest price Parent's ChoiceSensitivity $8.98
Lowest price: the Parent’s Choice Sensitivity at $8.98, per Parent's Choice.

See specs

What to look for in infant formula

The range across every formula or nutrition product here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Forms sold

Powder, concentrate and ready-to-feed, as the maker sells this formula.

ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula

1middle 13

Most list 1. 65 of 79 list it. Most forms: ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula.

HMOs listed

How many human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) the label names. A label fact, not a measure of anything else.

1middle 25

Typical: 1 to 2. 17 of 79 list it.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Sensitivity

$8.98middle $40.99$92

Typical: $31.99 to $47.49. 38 of 79 list it. Lowest price: Sensitivity.