Information from Your Family Doctor: Baby Formula: Separating Fact from Fiction

摘要

All regular formulas (brand name or store brand) have the same nutrition, so you can choose the formula based on cost and how easy it is to use. Docosahexaenoic (doe-KOE-sah-HECK-sah-ee-NO-ick) acid (DHA) and arachidonic (UH-rack-uh-DON-ick) acid (AA) are fatty acids that are found in breast milk. Babies actually need more iron to prevent a deficiency, which can cause anemia (having fewer or smaller red blood cells than normal) and learning problems.