Decoding Baby Formula: How US and European Standards Compare

From nutrients to labeling laws, understanding what sets U.S. and European infant formulas apart can help parents make more informed choices.
Decoding Baby Formula: How US and European Standards Compare
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From the moment that Jess Davidoff’s infant son transitioned from breast milk to baby formula, feeding became a source of distress—for both mom and baby. Every bottle of any U.S.-made brand seemed to trigger a bout of vomiting, his tiny body rejecting each feeding. Davidoff took to research, and against her doctor’s guidance, made the switch to a European-made formula. The vomiting stopped with the swap, granting a sliver of respite for both baby and mom.

“My pediatrician told me that I was ‘endangering’ him by using a European formula that wasn’t [Food and Drug Administration-approved],” Davidoff told The Epoch Times.

Jennifer Sweenie
Jennifer Sweenie
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Jennifer Sweenie is a New York-based health reporter. She is a nutritional therapy practitioner and trained health-supportive chef focused on functional nutrition and the power of natural, whole foods. Jennifer serves on the board of directors for Slow Food NYC and is a former board member of the Farm-to-Consumer Foundation.