infant feeding

Free Baby Formula Guide and Database

Free Baby Formula Guide and Database

I am sharing the comprehensive baby formula database that I created to be the backbone of my Baby Formula Guide app for free as a resource during the infant formula shortage. This database, which you can access here, contains information about 85 of the most common infant and toddler formulas sold in the U.S. It has the following details about each formula:

Type of formula by category (i.e. milk-based, hypoallergenic, low lactose, partially-hydrolyzed, or “gentle,” etc.)

Price per prepared oz. - this is eye opening as you will see formulas range from about 10 cents per oz. to 60 cents per oz.

Ingredients in the formula

All of the other formulas that can be used as safe substitutes for each specific formula

Please feel free to share with others and circulate the database. All that I ask is that you credit me, as it is copyrighted. Thank you so much!

Jessica Madden, MD, Owner of Primrose Newborn Care, a newborn medicine and lactation home visiting and telemedicine practice in Cleveland, OH.

"Baby Formula Guide" mobile app

I've developed my first phone app, the “Baby Formula Guide,” and it's now available for free download in the Apple iOS Store. You can download it here. I have tailored this app for breastfeeding families who need help navigating infant formula selection when it comes time to supplement.