45. How to Pick The Best Formula For Your Baby & Truth About Heavy Metals, Added Sugar and Oils

Are you overwhelmed by the choices of different formulas or whether it is okay to even offer formula?

Join us in this enlightening episode of the Modern Indian Parent Podcast, where we tackle the latest controversies surrounding infant formula! In this episode, Sanchita Daswani, a pediatric nutritionist, and Rinie Gupta, a pediatric sleep consultant, guide you through the maze of infant feeding choices.

We discuss the recent uproar over heavy metals in formula, the truth behind added sugars, and the concerns surrounding oils used in infant formulas.

Whether you're a new mom grappling with guilt over formula feeding or simply seeking the best nutrition for your little one, this episode provides evidence-based insights to empower your choices.

Learn what to look for when selecting the right formula, the differences between organic and non-organic options, and why breastmilk/formula are the only optimal choices for your baby.

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📌 Episode Chapters

00:00 Precap & Introduction

1:48 Our Journey with Formula Feeding

04:51 Understanding Heavy Metals in Formula

08:36 Are Added Sugars in Formula Bad?

13:09 Concerns about Vegetable Oils in Formula

17:24 Understanding the Composition of Formula

20:07 How to Choose the Best Formula

23:00 Do You Beed to Buy Organic Formula?

25:37 What are Hydrolysed Formulas?

29:03 Is Cow’s Milk a Better Option than Formula?

33:13 Can Parents Replace Formula with Solids in the First Year

35:56 Can We Make Homemade Formula?

38:11 Do Babies Need Follow up Formula?

41:34 Is European Formula Safer than American Formula?

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References:

https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/baby-formula/baby-formula-contaminants-test-results-a7140095293/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/bottle-feeding/types-of formula/#:~:text=Follow%2Don%20formula%20should%20never,they%20are%201%20year%20old

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4052126/