6 Best Baby Formulas (Incl Organic)

Type: Earth’s Best organic formula with iron comes in powdered form. The powder is in a resealable canister with a pop-off lid.

Ingredients: Earth’s Best uses organic, non-GMO ingredients that aren’t contaminated by scary substances like pesticides or steroids. This kosher formula boasts a whey/casein ratio that’s nearly identical to breastmilk, and it has twice as much DHA (a nutrient that helps the brain develop) as other organic baby formulas from different brands.

Ease of Use: This formula comes with a handy scoop, which is great news for parents who don’t want to fumble around looking for measuring cups or spoons during feedings. If you’re prepping formula in advance or have multiple mouths to feed, combine 32 ounces of water with 16 scoops of powder to make one quart of formula.

Price: You can buy 23.2 ounces of Earth’s Best organic baby formula with iron for around $24, which works out to approximately $1.04 per ounce. Not too shabby!

Type: Baby’s Only organic soy formula is a powdered substance that comes in a resealable container with a plastic lid.

Ingredients: We almost gave this formula the “Best Organic Formula” award instead of dubbing it the “Best Allergy-Friendly Baby Formula.” All but 5% of its ingredients are organic, and this is pretty much the only baby formula we found that doesn’t contain corn. Rather than lactose or nonfat milk, organic soy protein is one of the primary ingredients in this allergy-friendly, non-gmo blend.

Ease of Use: Like other powdered formulas on this list, Baby’s Only organic soy formula comes with a scoop for easy measuring. However, some parents say that they prefer to measure the formula with a scale rather than relying on the scoop.

Price: A 12.7-ounce container costs around $10, which breaks down to about $0.75 per ounce. Making this formula one of the cheapest options on our list!

Type: Gerber Good Start Soothe comes in a container similar to the ones used by Similac and Enfamil. The 22.2-ounce size has a resealable lid that does not pop off like the canisters used for Earth’s Best and Baby’s Only formula. Personally, we at Faveable prefer the lid used for Gerber Good Start Soothe because it’s harder for curious toddlers to open (but don’t get too excited – they can still do it).

Ingredients: We love the combination of gentle non-GMO ingredients in Gerber Good Start Soothe because they’re backed by clinical evidence. This dairy-milk formula contains L. reuteri, a probiotic clinically shown to reduce a colicky baby’s crying time by as much as 50%. We’re definitely on board with that.

Ease of Use: The prep process for this formula is pretty standard: Add water to the powder, shake or mix it gently, and give it to your baby.

Price: For around $23, you can get 22.2 ounces of Gerber Good Start Soothe. That averages out to around $1.04 per ounce, which is higher than Earth’s Best formula but still cheaper than popular varieties of Similac and Enfamil formula.

Type: Nutramigen is available as a powder or liquid. The powder comes in a resealable canister with a pop-off lid.

Ingredients: Like most baby formulas, Nutramigen gets a hint of sweetness from corn syrup solids. We love that the formula contains hypoallergenic proteins that are easily digested by sensitive tummies, as well as the probiotic LGG. Unfortunately, the ingredients aren’t organic, but they do get the job done if you’re looking for a formula that provides colic relief.

Ease of Use: Like most formulas, it’s super simple to prepare a bottle of Nutramigen Enflora LGG. You can use the scoop inside of the container to measure out serving sizes, but you might want to try a digital scale instead so you can make sure you’re creating the perfect water-powder ratio for your colicky little one.

Price:  At $1.84 per ounce, this is the priciest baby formula on our list. In fact, it costs more than twice as much as Earth’s Best formula. Luckily, parents say the high price is justified – and we agree. Especially since this formula may qualify for insurance reimbursement or a tax writeoff if you get a note from your baby’s pediatrician.

Type: Similac Advance Non-GMO infant formula comes in powdered form and bottles, but we’re focusing on the bottles for our “Best Formula for Newborns” award. Ready-made bottles are a game-changer for sleep-deprived parents who want to feed their newborn as quickly and easily as possible.

Ingredients: Similac Advance Non-GMO formula is a dairy-based baby formula, so it contains nonfat milk, lactose, and whey protein concentrate. Additionally, all of the ingredients in this formula are gluten free. Parents praise the special OptiGRO blend, which includes DHA and other ingredients traditionally found in breast milk.

Ease of Use: This is hands-down the easiest baby formula option on our list. We at Faveable have first-hand experience with how convenient these premade bottles are and we love how easy it is to toss them in your diaper bag or purse. They’re also great if you want to make life easier on a babysitter or grandparent who watches your child for a few hours.

Price: It costs around $40 for 48 of these 2-ounce bottles, which is definitely pricier than some of the other options on our list. However, you don’t have to buy separate bottles, water filters, or jugs of water to prepare a meal for your baby since this Similac newborn formula comes in ready-to-use containers.