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The Best Formulas For Gas: Finding The Right One For Your Baby

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Overview 

Gas is quite common, even in healthy babies. That’s often due to their still-developing tummies. But sometimes food sensitivities and intolerances can cause gassiness in formula-fed and breastfed babies alike.

Still, even if gas is common, it may cause discomfort to your little one, especially babies with sensitive stomachs.

Gassiness may also be linked to infant reflux, particularly in your baby’s first year of life. Many of the things that cause reflux can also lead to excessive gas in your baby’s tummy: (1)(2)

  • Still-developing digestive system
  • Lying flat for a long time
  • Food intolerance or other digestive issues (such as lactose sensitivity)
  • Cow’s milk allergy
  • Too much air intake while formula feeding
  • Certain foods in your diet (dairy, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, and spicy foods) if you’re breastfeeding

 

It’s rarely life-threatening, but gas can cause great discomfort to your baby. You might notice that gassy babies can be fussier and tend to cry a lot.

Here are some ways to help ease gas: (1)(2)

  • Let the formula settle for a minute after preparation because all that shaking can put more air bubbles into the mix.
  • Choose anti-colic baby bottles or nipples
  • Burp your baby several times during feeding
  • Change schedule to smaller but more frequent feedings
  • Put baby upright for 20 to 30 minutes after each feed
  • Gently massage your baby with age-appropriate essential oils
  • Put a warm towel over your baby’s tummy (make sure it’s not too hot)
  • Try a different formula from what your child is currently using
  • Choose special formula options (including lactose-free, soy formulas, or others formulated especially for gas)
  • Change your diet (for breastfeeding moms)

 

What’s the best formula for gassy babies? You can choose from our recommendations below.

 

What Formula Causes Less Gas?

These are some of the best baby formulas for gas and colic:

 

Always consult with your pediatrician if you plan on switching formulas.

Enfamil Nutramigen with Enflora LGG Hypoallergenic Baby FormulaEnfamil Nutramigen with Enflora LGG Infant

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Best Features & Safety

  • According to the brand’s website, this formula is clinically proven to reduce colic from cow’s milk allergy within 48 hours.
  • It can help reduce the incidence of future allergies, such as eczema, asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis, and urticaria, according to the brand’s website.
  • It’s a lactose-free, hypoallergenic formula.
  • It has Enflora LGG (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG), a good bacteria for healthy tummies.

 

Ingredients 

  • Corn syrup solids
  • Vegetable oil (soy, coconut, palm olein, and high oleic sunflower oils)
  • Modified casein hydrolysate
  • Modified corn starch
  • Mortierella alpina oil (for ARA, arachidonic acid )
  • Schizochytrium sp. oil (for DHA, docosahexaenoic acid)
  • Lactobacillus rhamnosus (probiotics)

 

Nutrition Facts

Each serving (5 fl oz) of this formula contains:

  • Calories: 100 calories
  • Total fats: 5.3 g
  • Total carbohydrates: 10.3 g
  • Proteins: 2.8 g
  • Vitamin E: 2 IU
  • Iron: 1.8 mg
  • Calcium: 94 mg
  • Choline: 24 mg
  • Iodine: 15 mcg

 

Product Recall

Mead Johnson Nutritionals recalled close to 4.6 million cans of Enfamil Nutramigen in 2001 due to wrong preparation instructions (written in Spanish). According to the advisory, these incorrect instructions may cause serious health issues, even death. (3)

Nutramigen powder infant formula (16-ounce cans) with these lot codes were recalled: (3)

  • BHC43
  • BHC44
  • BJC45
  • BJC46
  • BJC47
  • BJC48
  • BKC49
  • BKC50
  • BLC51
  • BLC52
  • BLC53
  • BMC54
  • BMC55
  • BMC56
  • BAM57
  • BAM58
  • BBM59
  • BBM60
  • BBM61
  • BCM62
  • BCM63
  • BCM64
  • BDM65
  • BDM66
  • BEM67
  • BEM68
  • BEM69
  • BEM70
  • BEM71
  • BEM72
  • BFM73
  • BFM74

 

Nutramigen ready-to-feed bottles (32-ounce) with these lot codes were recalled: (3)

  • MBM90
  • MBM91
  • MCM92
  • MCM93
  • MCM94
  • MDM95
  • MDM96
  • MEM97
  • MFM00
  • MFM01

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It has the fatty acids DHA and ARA that can support healthy brain development.
  • This formulation doesn’t have added sucrose (table sugar).
  • It doesn’t have artificial growth hormones.

 

Cons

  • It has palm olein oil which may decrease calcium absorption. (4)
  • It contains vegetable oils and corn syrup.
  • There has been a recall for this formula. (3)
  • It may be more expensive than most formulas.

 

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews 

This is the only formula that helps my baby’s tummy.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

 

Negative Reviews 

#1 issue, my daughter didn’t like this formula. #2 noticed the first ingredient is corn syrup solids (48%)… Not what I want to be feeding my kids. With that much corn syrup, you’d think it would taste better too…” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Similac Pro-Total Comfort

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  • It has 2’-FL HMO prebiotics (2’-fucosyllactose human milk oligosaccharide) that can support your baby’s developing immune system.
  • This gentle formula has partially hydrolyzed (broken-down) whey proteins for easy digestion.
  • It features OptiGRO, a special blend of DHA, lutein, and vitamin E that may help with brain development and eye health.

 

Ingredients 

  • Whey protein hydrolysate
  • Corn maltodextrin
  • High oleic safflower oil
  • Sugar
  • Soy oil
  • Coconut oil
  • Short-chain fructooligosaccharides
  • 2’-FL HMO
  • Beta-carotene
  • Lutein
  • Crypthecodinium cohnii oil (for DHA)
  • Mortierella alpina oil (for ARA)

 

Nutrition Facts

Each serving (5 fl oz) of this formula contains:

  • Calories: 100 calories
  • Total fats: 5.4 g
  • Total carbohydrates: 10.7 g
  • Proteins: 2.32 g
  • Vitamin E: 1.5 IU
  • Iron: 1.8 mg
  • Calcium: 105 mg
  • Linoleic acid: 1,000 mg
  • Choline: 24 mg
  • Iodine: 15 mcg

 

Product Recall

  • None

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It doesn’t have artificial growth hormones.
  • There’s no palm olein oil in this formula.
  • It’s made of non-GMO ingredients. 
  • It uses partially hydrolyzed proteins that are smaller and may be easier to digest by sensitive tummies.

 

Cons

  • It has added sugars and maltodextrin.
  • It may cause constipation.

 

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews 

Our baby has constipation, gas, and reflux issues and with this formula he is regularly pooping and his gas and fussiness were significantly better after the first bottle.” – Reviewer on Similac’s website.

 

Negative Reviews 

I was surprised at how foamy it was, lots of bubbles. I was afraid to let her finish the bottle since all I could see towards the end was bubbles.” – Reviewer on Similac’s website.

Enfamil ProSobee Soy-Based Infant Formula

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Best Features & Safety

  • This soy-based formula is specially formulated for lactose intolerance.
  • It’s a non-dairy formula that may ease colic symptoms, bloating, fussiness, and gas due to sensitivity to milk-based formulas.

 

Ingredients 

  • Corn syrup solids
  • Vegetable oil (coconut, soy, palm olein, and high oleic sunflower oils)
  • Soy protein isolate
  • Mortierella alpina oil (ARA source)
  • Crypthecodinium cohnii oil (DHA source)

 

Nutrition Facts

Each serving (5 fl oz) of this formula preparation contains:

  • Calories: 100 calories
  • Total fats: 5.3 g
  • Total carbohydrates: 10.6 g
  • Proteins: 2.5 g
  • Vitamin E: 2 IU
  • Iron: 1.8 mg
  • Calcium: 105 mg
  • Linoleic acid: 800 mg
  • Choline: 24 mg
  • Iodine: 15 mcg

 

Product Recall

  • None

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It can be ideal for a sensitive baby with lactose intolerance or cow’s milk protein allergy.
  • It may be a good option for kids following special dietary guidelines (such as Kosher or vegetarian diets).
  • It doesn’t have added sugars.

 

Cons

  • It may be more difficult to dissolve and can form lumps.
  • It has corn syrup and highly processed vegetable oils.

 

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews 

This is what works for my little granddaughter! We tried the gentle-ease, and it still did not ease her gas and spitting up problems.” – Reviewer on Enfamil’s website.

 

Negative Reviews 

After ever scoop added to water I stir up the powder and it is still clumpy every time even after shaking it up for a minute.” – Reviewer on Enfamil’s website.

Similac Sensitive Infant Formula

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Best Features & Safety

  • It has OptiGRO, Similac’s special blend of nutrients that can help support brain and eye development.
  • It contains nucleotides (essential building blocks for nucleic acids) that can help improve metabolic functions.
  • It has ARA, a fatty acid that can help improve your child’s nervous system, immune system, and skeletal muscles.
  • It’s formulated for fussiness and gas due to lactose sensitivity.

 

Ingredients

This formula has the following ingredients:

  • Corn syrup
  • Milk protein isolate
  • High oleic safflower oil
  • Sugar
  • Soy oil
  • Coconut oil
  • Crypthecodinium cohnii oil (for DHA source)
  • Mortierella Alpina oil (for ARA source)
  • Short-chain fructooligosaccharides
  • Lutein
  • Nucleotides
  • Ferrous sulfate

 

Nutritional Values

Each serving (5 fl oz) contains the following nutrients:

  • Calories: 100 calories
  • Total fats: 5.4 g
  • Total carbohydrates: 10.9 g
  • Proteins: 2.1 g
  • Vitamin E: 1.5 IU
  • Iron: 1.8 mg
  • Calcium: 84 mg
  • Linoleic acid: 1,000 mg
  • Choline: 24 mg
  • Inositol: 4.3 mg
  • Iodine: 15 mcg

 

Product Recall

Abbott Nutrition recalled close to 5 million units of different Similac powdered infant formulas in July 2010 because of a possible small common beetle contamination. (5)

This food safety issue was discovered at a plant in Sturgis, Michigan. (5)

Thousands of lots or batches across different Similac formulas were affected by the recall, including several from the Sensitive line: (6)

  • Similac Sensitive with Iron Powder
  • Similac Sensitive R.S. Powder 
  • Similac Sensitive Early Shield Powder

 

The recall included these  lot codes for Similac Sensitive (8 oz): (7)

  • 75882T200
  • 76064T200
  • 78208T201
  • 78208T202
  • 78208T203
  • 82877T201
  • 82877T210
  • 82996T200

 

These are the lot codes of the recalled Similac Sensitive (23.2 oz): (7)

  • 75789T200
  • 75790T200
  • 75837T200
  • 75837T201
  • 75838T200
  • 75882T210
  • 75916T200
  • 75917T200
  • 76019T200
  • 76020T200
  • 76034T200
  • 76049T210
  • 76049T220
  • 76050T200
  • 77083T200
  • 77084T200
  • 77165T200
  • 77166T200
  • 77167T200
  • 77168T201
  • 78177T200
  • 78234T200
  • 78235T200
  • 78299T200
  • 78300T200
  • 78301T200
  • 78301T201
  • 78302T200
  • 78316T200
  • 78317T200
  • 79374T200
  • 79375T200
  • 79381T200
  • 79382T200
  • 79383T200
  • 79417T200
  • 79461T201
  • 79517T200
  • 80623T200
  • 80624T200
  • 80625T200
  • 80626T200
  • 80638T200
  • 80639T200
  • 80640T200
  • 81783T200
  • 81803T200
  • 81805T211
  • 82868T200
  • 82875T200
  • 82876T200
  • 83096T200
  • 83097T200
  • 83098T200
  • 83099T200
  • 83228T200
  • 83229T200
  • 83230T200
  • 83231T200
  • 83232T200
  • 84278T200
  • 85409T200
  • 85410T200
  • 85411T200
  • 85466T200
  • 85467T200
  • 85468T200
  • 85469T200
  • 85527T200
  • 85527T201
  • 85527T202
  • 85528T201
  • 85528T202
  • 85528T203
  • 85529T201
  • 85529T202
  • 85530T201
  • 85530T202
  • 86713T200
  • 86714T200
  • 86715T200
  • 86716T200
  • 87843T200
  • 87844T200
  • 87845T200

 

These lot codes of Similac Sensitive (34 oz) were also recalled: (7)

  • 76035T200
  • 78178T200
  • 79462T200
  • 80637T200
  • 81804T201
  • 84279T200
  • 85531T201
  • 88064T200

 

Abbott Nutrition clarified that drinking these recalled powdered formulas doesn’t pose a serious health risk to your child. However, it may cause GI (gastrointestinal) discomfort or your child might refuse to eat due to GI irritation from the insect parts. (6)

Post-recall tests showed that more than 99.8 percent of the formulas didn’t have any small common beetle contaminants. (6)

 

Pros

  • It doesn’t have palm olein oil.
  • It’s a lactose-free formula that can provide complete nutrition for your baby.

 

Cons

  • It has corn syrup and added sugars.
  • It contains vegetable oils.
  • It’s not an organic formula.
  • It’s not certified as a non-GMO formula.
  • It doesn’t have prebiotics.
  • It tends to be foamy.
  • It had a product recall. (6)

 

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews 

Im giving it to my grandson. He is able to digest it well and hes not gassy.” – Reviewer on Walmart.

 

Negative Reviews 

I started using similac sensitive because my newborn was very gassy and fussy. Due to the amount of bubbles all it did was create more gas because she was getting air.” – Reviewer on Similac’s website.

Enfamil Gentlease NeuroPro Baby Formula

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  • It has smaller, easy-to-digest proteins.
  • It has MFGM (milk fat globule membrane) from whey protein-lipid concentrate. This breast milk component can support your baby’s cognitive development.

 

Ingredients

  • Corn syrup solids
  • Whey protein-lipid concentrate (from milk)
  • Partially hydrolyzed non-fat milk
  • Vegetable oils (soy, coconut, palm olein, and high oleic sunflower oils)
  • Mortierella alpina oil (ARA source)
  • Schizochytrium Sp. oil (DHA source)

 

Nutrition Facts

Each serving (5 fl oz) contains the following nutrients:

  • Calories: 100 calories
  • Total fats: 5.3 g
  • Total carbohydrates: 10.8 g
  • Added sugars: 0 g
  • Proteins: 2.3 g
  • Vitamin E: 2 IU
  • Vitamin K: 9 mcg
  • Iron: 1.8 mg
  • Calcium: 82 mg
  • Linoleic acid: 780 mg
  • Choline: 24 mg

 

Product Recall

  • None

 

Pros

  • The broken-down proteins are smaller and can make this formula easier to digest.
  • It may be ideal for sensitive tummies.
  • It has a thinner consistency that may help it dissolve more easily.

 

Cons

  • It has palm olein oil and other vegetable oils.
  • It contains corn syrup.

 

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews 

Switched to NeuroPro Gentlease from another brand/product. My little guy is much happier! I can tell his gas is easier to pass.” – Reviewer on Enfamil’s website.

 

Negative Reviews 

This formula gives my baby bad constipation and horrible foul gas.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Holle Organic Goat Milk Formula

MY ORGANIC COMPANY BUTTONBest Features & Safety

  • It’s a GMO-free formula made from goats raised in EU-certified organic farms.
  • It has proteins that can be easier to digest than cow’s milk.

 

Ingredients

  • Organic full cream goat’s milk powder
  • Organic lactose
  • Organic maltodextrin
  • Organic vegetable oils (rapeseed oil or sunflower oil)
  • Microalgae oil

 

Nutrition Facts

Each serving (3.4 oz) contains the following:

  • Total fats: 3.6 g
  • Total carbohydrates: 7.5 g
  • Proteins: 1.4 g
  • Vitamin E: 1.3 mg
  • DHA: 13.9 mg
  • Omega-3 fatty acids: 54 mg
  • Omega-6 fatty acids: 510 mg
  • Iron: 0.67 mg
  • Calcium: 60.7 mg
  • Linoleic acid: 510 mg
  • Inositol: 3.6 mg

 

Product Recall

  • All lots of Holle Organic Goat Milk Formula have been recalled by Able Groupe in August 2021, along with other products from Holle for low iron content, failure to meet FDA pre-market notifications, and incorrect labeling. (8)
  • Formula brands HiPP, Bioland, and Kendamil were also affected by this recall. (8)
  • The recalled products didn’t meet the FDA’s minimum requirement of having at least 1 mg of iron per 100 calories or putting appropriate labels (for infant formulas with iron content lower than the recommended level). (8)
  • It’s worthy to note that there is nothing wrong with these formulas. Low irons levels can be addressed via supplementation. Discuss this with your pediatrician for more details. 

 

Pros

  • It can be a healthy alternative for sensitive babies with cow’s milk protein allergies.
  • Its DHA content comes from algae.
  • This formula is free from gluten, soy, added sugars, preservatives, and artificial flavors or colors.

Cons

  • It can be more expensive than cow’s milk formula.
  • It has had a formula recall in the US. (8)
  • It contains vegetable oils and maltodextrin.

 

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews 

We switched from a sensitive formula. Helped his stomach so much, no more gas, way less spitting up and overall happier.” – Reviewer on Little Bundle.

 

Negative Reviews 

The smell and taste of goats formula is much stronger than cows milk but bubs gulps it down!” – Reviewer on Formula Land.

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Best Features & Safety

  • It’s a non-GMO goat milk product formulated for toddlers from goats raised in EU-certified organic farms.
  • It doesn’t use corn syrup, artificial preservatives, or other artificial ingredients.
  • This product is also soy-free and gluten-free.
  • It also contains the fatty acids DHA and ARA, which can support healthy brain development.

 

Ingredients 

  • Full cream goat milk
  • Corn maltodextrin
  • Vegetable oils (e.g., sunflower oil and canola oil)
  • Lactose
  • Corn and potato starch
  • Mortierella alpina oil (a source of ARA)
  • Crypthecodinium cohnii oil (a source of DHA)

 

Nutritional Facts

Serving size: 4 scoops (17.2 g or 0.61 oz)

  • Calories: 90
  • Total fats: 4.5 g
  • Total carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Added sugars: 2 g
  • Fibers: not indicated
  • Proteins: 2 g
  • Vitamin A: 40 mcg
  • Vitamin C: 10 mg
  • Vitamin D: 1.3 mcg
  • Prebiotics & probiotics: None
  • DHA: not indicated
  • ARA: not indicated
  • Iron: 1 mg
  • Calcium: 60 mg

 

Product Recall

  • This goat milk for toddlers was included in the 2021 Able Groupe formula recall over concerns about low iron content, failure to comply with FDA pre-market notifications, and improper or incorrect labeling. (8)

 

Note, however, that this product complies with the minimum iron requirement because it contains 1 mg of iron per serving. However, it was recalled over the company’s failure to comply with the FDA’s pre-market requirements. (8)

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It’s a non-GMO product from goat milk formulated especially for toddlers.
  • It doesn’t contain corn syrup, artificial preservatives, and other artificial ingredients.
  • It’s soy-free and gluten-free.
  • It contains DHA and ARA.

 

Cons

  • This product has corn maltodextrin and added sugars.
  • It uses highly processed vegetable oils.
  • This product contains milk, a potential allergen.
  • It had a recall.

Earth’s Best Organic Low Lactose Sensitivity Infant Formula

Earth's Best Organic Sensitive Baby Formula

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Best Features & Safety

  • It’s an organic formula with reduced lactose content that may help with gas and fussiness.
  • It’s sourced from grass-fed cows and meets FDA requirements for complete nutrition.
  • It’s certified to have non-GMO ingredients.
  • It contains prebiotics that may support a better immune system.

 

Ingredients 

  • Organic glucose syrup solids
  • Organic palm oil or palm olein
  • Organic whey protein concentrate
  • Organic milk protein concentrate
  • Organic soy oil
  • Organic coconut oil
  • Organic high oleic (safflower or sunflower) oil
  • Mortierella alpina oil (ARA)
  • Schizochytrium sp. Oil (DHA)
  • FOS (fructooligosaccharides)

 

Nutrition Facts

Each serving (5 fl oz) contains:

  • Calories: 100 calories
  • Total fats: 5.3 g
  • Total carbohydrates: 10.6 g
  • Proteins: 2.2 g
  • Iron: 1.8 mg
  • Calcium: 63 mg
  • Linoleic acid: 750 mg
  • Choline: 15 mg
  • Iodine: 9 mcg

 

Product Recall

  • None

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It contains 95% less lactose than standard milk-based formulas.

 

Cons

  • It contains soy and milk ingredients.

 

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews 

Our 9 month old has been dealing with reflux issues since birth… He loves the formula and spit up and gas are minimal. No diarrhea.” – Reviewer on Earth’s Best website.

 

Negative Reviews 

Our little girl had horrible gas and pain when we switched to this formula. I haven’t seen her cry like that in some time. What is in this stuff?! Every child is different, but this was just awful for us.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Nestle Alfamino Infant Formula

Nestle Alfamino Infant Formula

Best Features & Safety

  • It’s a special hypoallergenic formula from amino acids.
  • It’s formulated for babies with malabsorptive conditions, sensitive tummies, and multiple food allergies.
  • It has a unique blend of MCT (medium chain triglyceride) oils that may help children with fat malabsorption.
  • It may also help with gas.

 

Ingredients 

  • Medium chain triglyceride
  • Corn syrup solids
  • Vegetable oils (soybean, high oleic sunflower, and high-2 palmitic vegetable oil)
  • L-arginine 
  • L-aspartate
  • Potato starch
  • Choline bitartrate
  • Mortierella alpina oil (ARA)
  • Crypthecodinium cohnii oil (DHA)

 

Nutrition Facts

Each serving (5 fl oz) of this formula has the following:

  • Calories: 100 calories
  • Total fats: 5 g
  • Total carbohydrates: 11 g
  • Proteins: 2.8 g
  • Linoleic acid: 696 mg
  • Vitamin A: 315 IU
  • Vitamin C: 15 mg
  • Choline: 24 mg
  • Iron: 1.8 mg
  • Calcium: 119 mg

 

Product Recall

  • Nestle Germany recalled Alfamino in December 2018 due to a wrong formulation that caused the product to have a higher mineral concentration than the regular blend. (10)
  • The infant formula turns green or grey after preparation and may cause nausea, vomiting, and headaches. (10)
  • The recall affected Alfamino 14.1 oz cans with batch number 80250346GA. (10)

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • This formula may be easier to digest.
  • It’s lactose-free and gluten-free.

 

Cons

  • It contains corn syrup and vegetable oils.
  • It has had a recall because of a faulty formulation. (10)
  • It can be more expensive than other formulas.

 

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews 

This formula saved my sons life! 10/10. Wish the price wasn’t so high though. Otherwise it’s gentle on baby’s tummy and doesn’t cause constipation. It smells bad and has a slightly higher salt content then I would like but I think that, that may be all amino acid formulas.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

 

Negative Reviews 

It gave my baby a horrible reaction he was extremely fussy and gassy.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Similac Alimentum Hypoallergenic FormulaSimilac Alimentum Hypoallergenic FormulaTARGET BUTTON

Best Features & Safety

  • It’s a hypoallergenic formula with broken-down proteins that can be easier to digest by babies with sensitive tummies or food allergies.
  • The fats are shorter MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) and may be easier to absorb.

 

Ingredients 

  • Corn maltodextrin
  • Casein hydrolysate derived from milk
  • Sugar
  • High oleic safflower oil
  • Soy oil
  • Medium-chain triglycerides
  • Crypthecodinium cohnii oil (for DHA)
  • Mortierella alpina oil (for ARA)

 

Nutrition Facts

Each serving (5 fl oz) contains:

  • Calories: 100 calories
  • Total fats:5.54 g
  • Total carbohydrates: 10.2 g
  • Proteins: 2.75 g
  • Vitamin A: 300 IU
  • Vitamin C: 9 mg
  • Iron: 1.8 mg
  • Calcium: 105 mg

 

Product Recall

  • There has been no recall for the Similac Alimentum powdered formula.
  • Similac Alimentum ready-to-drink formula was part of a recall in September 2006 for liquid formulas with a manufacturing defect. A missing layer makes the formula react with air, gradually reducing the vitamin C content inside the bottle. (9)

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It’s a hypoallergenic formula.

 

Cons

  • It contains added sugars and maltodextrin.
  • You need to store this formula at cool temperatures once the can is opened.
  • Similac Alimentum ready-to-drink formula had a recall. (9)

 

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews 

On a whim I decided to try both the premixed and powder version of this formula. Both worked perfectly fine for him and he finally got some relief from his gas!” – Reviewer on Amazon.

 

Negative Reviews 

Did nothing for his gas and has an absolutely horrible smell. I can only imagine what it tastes like. Would not recommend at all.” – Reviewer on Similac’s website.

Earth’s Best Non-GMO Soy-Based Infant Formula

Earth's Best Non-GMO Soy-Based Infant Formula

Best Features & Safety

  • It’s a non-GMO soy formula made for babies with lactose intolerance.
  • This plant-based infant formula meets FDA requirements for complete nutrition.
  • It has DHA from algal oil.
  • Most of its ingredients are from organic sources.

 

Ingredients 

  • Organic corn syrup solids
  • Organic palm olein or palm oil
  • Soy proteins
  • Organic soy oil
  • Organic coconut oil
  • Organic high oleic (safflower or sunflower) oil
  • Mortierella alpina oil (ARA source)
  • DHA algal oil (schizochytrium)

 

Nutrition Facts

Each serving (5 fl oz) of this formula contains:

  • Calories: 100 calories 
  • Total carbohydrates: 10.6 g
  • Total fats: 5.3 g
  • Total carbohydrates: 10.6 g
  • Proteins: 2.5 g
  • Vitamin A: 300 IU
  • Vitamin B6: 60 mcg
  • Vitamin C: 12 mg
  • Vitamin D: 60 IU
  • Iron: 1.8 mg
  • Calcium: 105 mg
  • Linoleic acid: 750 mg
  • Choline: 24 mg

 

Product Recall

  • None

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It has omega-6 ARA and omega-3 DHA for your child’s eye health and brain development.
  • It’s also Kosher certified.

 

Cons

  • It doesn’t have dairy ingredients, but it’s manufactured with dairy equipment that can increase the possibility of cross-contamination.
  • It has corn syrup and palm olein oil.

 

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews 

This one isnt harsh on her stomach, she doesnt spit up, shes not gassy.” – Reviewer on Earth’s Best website.

 

Negative Reviews 

This formula gave my baby the worst constipation!” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Parent’s Choice Soy Infant FormulaParent's Choice Soy Infant Formula

Best Features & Safety

  • It’s a lactose-free formula that can provide complete soy nutrition for your baby during the first year.
  • It’s made from soy and is specially formulated for fussiness and gas.
  • It has DHA, lutein (for better eyesight), and vitamin E.
  • It contains prebiotics that may help support better immunity for babies who have sensitive tummies.

 

Ingredients 

  • Soy protein isolate
  • Corn syrup
  • Palm olein oil
  • High oleic (safflower or sunflower) oil
  • Coconut oil
  • Soy oil
  • Mortierella alpina oil (source of ARA)
  • Crypthecodinium cohnii oil (source of DHA)
  • Lutein

 

Nutritional Facts

Each serving (5 fl oz) of this formula contains the following:

  • Calories: 100 calories
  • Total fats: 5.46 g
  • Total carbohydrates: 10.4 g
  • Choline: 12 mg
  • Proteins: 2.45 g
  • Vitamin A: 300 IU
  • Vitamin C: 9 mg
  • Iron: 1.8 mg
  • Calcium: 110 mg

 

Product Recall

  • None

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It‘s certified Kosher (Orthodox Union – UDE)
  • It’s a gluten-free formula.
  • This formula may be cheaper than other milk alternatives.

 

Cons

  • It may be prone to clumping and difficult to dissolve.
  • It has corn syrup.

 

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews 

My grandson wasnt able to drink formula with milk products so I tried this brand and that it was soy I though this is a good price so I tried it and its worth the price and that he isnt spitting up any more and it helps with the gas and upset tummy.” – Reviewer on Walmart.

 

Negative Reviews 

Doesnt mix no matter if the water is warm or not leaves big clumps of formula in the bottle. Also makes my son throw up like crazy.” – Reviewer on Walmart.

Gerber Good Start Soothe Pro (HMO) Non-GMO Infant FormulaGerber Good Start Soothe (HMO) Non-GMO

Best Features & Safety

  • It has a special blend called comfort proteins made of partially broken-down whey proteins, prebiotics (2’-FL HMO), and probiotics. It can help promote better gut health in sensitive babies.
  • It can also help with gas, fussiness, crying, colic, and mild spit-up.

 

Ingredients 

  • Corn maltodextrin
  • Whey protein concentrate (hydrolyzed from milk)
  • Vegetable oils (palm olein, coconut, soy, high-oleic safflower, or high-oleic sunflower)
  • Lactobacillus reuteri (DSM 17938) probiotics
  • Mortierella alpina oil (ARA source)
  • Crypthecodinium cohnii oil (DHA source)

 

Nutrition Facts

Each serving (5 fl oz) of this formula contains:

  • Calories: 100 calories
  • Total fats: 5.1 g
  • Total carbohydrates: 11.2 g
  • Proteins: 2.2 g
  • Vitamin A: 300 IU
  • Vitamin B6: 75 mcg
  • Vitamin C: 10 mg
  • Vitamin D3: 60 IU
  • Vitamin E: 2 IU
  • Vitamin K: 8 mcg
  • Iron: 1.5 mg
  • Calcium: 72 mg
  • Linoleic acid: 900 mg
  • Choline: 24 mg

 

Product Recall

  • None

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It has prebiotics (2’-FL HMO) and probiotics (L. reuteri), promoting a better digestive system.

 

Cons

  • It tends to form lumps and may be more difficult to dissolve.
  • It has palm olein oil and other questionable vegetable oils.
  • It has maltodextrin.

 

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews 

After a few days she started having regular bowels, no spit up, and less gassiness.” – Reviewer on Gerber’s website.

 

Negative Reviews 

Made my already very gassy baby constipated making her even more uncomfortable ????????.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

 

Summary & Recommendations

You can pick the best formula for gassy babies from the following:

 

FAQs

Will Switching Formula Help Gas?

There are different reasons why your baby has excessive gas, but switching to a different formula may help. But be sure to consult your doctor before making any changes to your child’s formula.

 

Is Warm Formula Better For Gas?

Because the warm temperature can reduce bubbles or foam in your baby’s formula, it may be an option to try if your child has gas.

 

How Do You Know If Formula Doesn’t Agree With Baby?

  • Refusal to drink the formula
  • Excessive crying during and after drinking 
  • Extra gas
  • Loose, watery stools

 

 

 

REFERENCES

(1) https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1015/p705.html

(2) https://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/content/38/10/449

(3) https://www.nytimes.com/2001/07/10/us/national-briefing-science-and-health-recall-of-baby-formula.html

(4) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8780336/

(5) https://buffalonews.com/news/similac-recalls-powdered-formula/article_a7d6e134-56bc-56c7-b29d-11edd4093b1e.html

(6) https://www.cleveland.com/business/2010/09/similac_recall_check_here_to_s.html

(7) https://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/pdf/SimilacLotList.pdf

(8) https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/able-groupe-recalling-products-labeled-infant-formula-formulas-have-insufficient-iron-levels

(9) https://www.aappublications.org/content/27/9/2006229

(10) https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nestle-recall-idUKKBN1O50I2

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