What formula is truly closest to breastmilk?

Question

I'm exclusively breastfeeding and just put my baby back in daycare. Although I take expressed milk daily, I would like to approve a formula for them to give my son in case I don't happen to bring enough. (They provide formula for the babies at no extra cost) They will only give it to him if I don't bring enough, but I think it would be a good idea just for back up purposes. I was thinking Enfamil Lipil, but not sure.

Answer 1

With all the babies I have taken care of over the years, I have found that Enfamil is a popular formula among parents

Answer 2

I'd say go with a Gold version of any brand.

However, I've just restablished breastfeeding after bottle feeding for 2 weeks which was very difficult and time consuming so I want to save you the heartache I have just experienced and just want to say pump pump pump and backup just incase you change your mind.

Answer 3

well, none is that much closer than any other, except that the formulas with dha/ara are better than those without, as they use the best approximation of the dha/ara that is in breastmilk. most formulas do contain those now. my pediatrician, whom i totally trust, recommends enfamil lipil. ruby had to have very special formula (neocate) and then eventually soy (enfamil prosobee).

Answer 4

Good Start

Similac Go + Grow

Answer 5

None is all that much closer than the others, but check the article below for a good analysis about what is different in different formulas.