Baby Formula reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 183 Reddit reviews across 31 subreddits and 36 posts to rank the best Baby Formula brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/baby, r/PregnancyUK, r/predaddit, r/Lahore, r/daddit. Top-rated brands include Kendamil (4.5/5), Enfamil (4.2/5), Similac (4.0/5).
Stats
Reviews183
Subreddits31
Posts36
Brands67
Products40
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#1
Kendamil
4.5
(26)
"Kendamil!"
"It's really good"
"We use kendamil organic or Bobbie organic in my center."
"We found it superior to the rest."
"Tastes the best and we tried a lot of formulas. baby liked it best."
"I was just able to buy Kendamil organic infant formula this morning on Target.com."
"I find it a bit cheaper than Bobbie and it contains no fillers or corn syrup."
"I tried Kendamil organic, and my baby loved it!"
"My baby couldn't tell the difference as far as I could tell!"
"I’ve heard nothing but good things about Kendamil so that’s the one we’re going for! The price doesn’t seem too bad either compared to the other formulas out there."
#2
Enfamil
4.2
(17)
"Enfamil NeuroPro is favored for its inclusion of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and DHA, supporting brain development and digestion."
"Enfamil gent lease is working awesome for us, our baby hated similac and would vomit curdled bits of it."
"Enfamil NeuroPro and NeuroPro Gentlease are among the best options for infant formula."
"Enfamil NeuroPro Gentlease is a great choice for babies with sensitive stomachs."
"I've used Enfamil for both of my kids and it has been reliable."
"The only successful AR formula so far is only Enfamil."
"The Enfamil Neuro Pro Gentlease was in stock and available at the store."
"I've been super happy with Enfamil."
"Enfamil is what we are going to start using when shes done breast feeding. why? no idea lol, but she heard it was good"
"Enfamil"
#3
Similac
4.0
(16)
"We used Similac Soy and I still see it on the shelves!"
"Nutramigen or Similac Alimentum worked wonders for us. He preferred the taste of Similac Alimentum at first then had a preference change to Nutramigen around 9 months."
"Apply to WIC, they offer choices strictly to help babies and mothers."
"I’m using Similac 360 and it works great for my baby."
"Now using this product, which is suitable for the allergy."
"Great alternative to traditional baby formula."
"Gentle on the stomach."
"My baby is a Similac fed from birth till now though"
"My daughter liked Similac but others will work too."
"The little one seems happy with it."
#4
Bobbie
4.7
(12)
"I used Bobbie for both of my babies and I love that it was delivered to my house every month."
"Bobbie’s !"
"I must say that we had great success with Bobbie Organic Infant Formula."
"Bobbie Organic Infant Formula."
"BOBBIE formula is MAGIC!"
"It's a little pricier but my son has never had an issue with it tummy wise and they offer a subscription service so it ships straight to your house."
"I think they taste the best and have clean ingredients."
"It’s FDA approved and follows the same guidelines as formula from Europe."
"I’ve been researching like crazy and bobbie comes up a lot in my mom groups. The grass-fed milk part seems nice, and lots of moms say their babies don’t get gassy on it."
"We used Kendamil and Bobbie. Would recommend both."
#5
Similac Total Pro for Sensitive Bellies
5.0
(6)
"I got free samples from the pediatrician, similac total pro for sensitive bellies. He is literally like a different baby."
"Formula is enriched in iron and post 6 month BM is not. Formula is yummy!"
"Formula is AMAZING."
"The second we started giving formula, EVERYONE did better."
"My daughter has awful acid reflux and my wife and I have spent hours hunting down formula."
"The similac box contains coupons as well!!"
#6
Nutramigen
4.6
(5)
"Nutramigen or Similac Alimentum worked wonders for us. He preferred the taste of Similac Alimentum at first then had a preference change to Nutramigen around 9 months."
"This was the best formula for my kids who are allergic to normal formula."
"Recommended for allergy issues."
"My son did Ok on Nutramigen."
"Speciality Food Shop at Sick Kids has some with short expiry dates."
#7
Neosure
4.0
(5)
"Neosure is great for preemies, providing extra protein and iron."
"Once she got up to a good weight they had us switch and she’s pooped just fine since."
"Neosure has extra calories and nutrients to catch up on growth, although it can be hard to digest."
"We used Neosure at first when our boys got home from the NICU."
"I think I’ll be taking my preemie off the Neosure supplementation within the next month."
#8
Hipp Organic
4.5
(4)
"Hipp organic"
"Hipp organic is very good, our son used it."
"Hipp organic was excellent for us"
"Hipp organic. Aptamil gave both of kids chronic constipation."
#9
HIPP
4.5
(4)
"A great rice-based formula from France that is perfect for infants."
"We liked HIPP and HOLLE brands."
"Another good organic brand."
"I’ve also heard of HiPP organic it’s European brand."
#10
Meiji
4.3
(4)
"Meiji worked well for my kids"
"Meiji, Best there is."
"Meiji is also a good option, easily available and of good quality."
"Meiji milk is other option but very expensive"
#11
Kirkland
4.3
(4)
"We always use the Kirkland brand stuff, it was the best deal & baby never had any issues with it."
"Enfamil is great, but Kirkland is a cheaper alternative that works well."
"We use the Kirkland brand or similac 360"
"3rd Kirkland its more what they tolerate."
#12
Aptamil
4.0
(4)
"Aptamil is what they gave my baby here in NICU and we stuck with it."
"Aptamil was the easiest for us to find consistently"
"Aptamil is a good choice if you have extra bucks."
"Aptamil"
#13
Cow & Gate
4.0
(4)
"Only one both my kids tolerated was cow & gate."
"He loved that and had it until he weaned."
"I think they are all very similar in the UK. We wanted a formula that we could get hold of easily."
"Cow and Gate is also widely available."
#14
SMA
4.7
(3)
"We used S26 Gold for our kids, which is the same as what we use in the UK."
"It's very very light. Best alternate to mother's milk."
"SMA is very common and easy to find."
#15
Earth's Best
4.3
(3)
"We ended up using Earth’s Best Organic Formula, and I was really happy with it."
"My baby did better on earths best (red container) than baby’s only or Bobbie."
"I appreciate the organic ingredients."
#16
Aptimal
3.3
(3)
"We've used both Aptimal and Aldi, and she seems to get on fine with both."
"Aptimal is readily available in my area compared to Kendamil."
"Baby was very gassy and uncomfortable."
#17
Happy Baby Organic
5.0
(2)
"My baby loved Happy Baby Organics after transitions from breast milk."
"Happy Baby Organic or Kendamil"
#18
Bubs
5.0
(2)
"We loveeee it."
"Bubs formulation is supposed to be compatible with BF supplementation."
#19
Byheart
4.5
(2)
"Tried Byheart and have not had a single issue in 2 months!"
"ByHeart tastes worse than Kendamil to me, but the baby likes it just fine."
#20
Nan
4.5
(2)
"For our colicy baby, NAN worked the best for us."
"Nan Optipro (Tin box). When your baby turns one, you can shift to Nido or cow milk mixture."
#21
Cow and Gate
4.5
(2)
"Great product for babies, highly recommended!"
"Our local co-op sold Cow and Gate so she chose that!"
#22
Neocate
4.5
(2)
"Neocate unflavored saved my life. It doesn't taste great, but has all the nutrients you need and it slowed my weight loss way down."
"It kept me afloat during the worst of my worst flare but I was glad to wean off and back to 'regular' food."
#23
Happy Baby
4.5
(2)
"My little one loves the Happy Baby Organic!"
"This formula has been a successful alternative for my friend's sensitive stomach."
#24
Aldi
4.5
(2)
"Aldi Mamia brand is the same as Aptimal, £6 cheaper per 800g, readily in stock."
"Aldi is a fraction of the price of the others and works well for my child."
#25
Goat's Milk
4.0
(2)
"We ultimately went to a fresh goats milk based formula that helped her out of FTT within 3 months."
"Goats milk formula ended up being a great replacement for my lactose intolerant kids."
#26
BF
4.0
(2)
"BF2 didn't fit our baby, so we switched to Meiji 2."
"BF1 is a good option, easily available and of good quality."
#27
Carrefour
3.0
(2)
"Carrefour"
"Carrefour, but don’t go to a market, go to the department store for a wider selection"
#28
Alimentum
3.0
(2)
"Many moms have had luck getting Alimentum in stores."
"Overpriced and takes time to arrive, but they had stock and we were desperate."
#29
Similac Total Comfort
5.0
(1)
"Try Similac total comfort or sensitive !! I have a gasy baby and we went from Grip water 5 or more times a day to none on the total comfort!"
#30
HIPP European Formula
5.0
(1)
"Once we came home I switch her to European formula HIPP and it was the best decision ever."
#31
Bobbie Organic
5.0
(1)
"We ended up switching to Bobbie Organic. It’s been amazing for his tummy."
#32
Aussie Bubs
5.0
(1)
"Aussie Bubs is also a good brand. it has both of cow and goat milk formula."
#33
Enfamil Neuro Pro
5.0
(1)
"We had a box of samples sent home with us from the hospital and we tried Enfamil Neuro Pro, she liked it, we stuck with it."
#34
Baby's Only A2 Organic
5.0
(1)
"Baby has tolerated it well, and I’m able to find it in stores."
#35
Formula
5.0
(1)
"On the yay formula train here also."
#36
Nan Confort
5.0
(1)
"My baby tolerates great"
#37
Costco
5.0
(1)
"Costco's is pretty cheap and fairly comparable to the Enfamil neuropro. I went with it because the NYT wirecutter website recommended it and we've had no issues."
#38
NAN
5.0
(1)
"We finally settled with NAN Comfort and continued with it based on the better results."
#39
Dumex
5.0
(1)
"Dumex is a well-known brand, particularly in Asian markets, and it falls under the umbrella of Danone's specialized nutrition division."
#40
Hypoallergenic Formula
5.0
(1)
"The hypoallergenic formula was recommended by our pediatrician and helped us add calories effectively."
#41
By Heart
5.0
(1)
"I think they taste the best and have clean ingredients."
#42
HOLLE
5.0
(1)
"We liked HIPP and HOLLE brands."
#43
BabyBrezza
5.0
(1)
"Get a BabyBrezza for convenience."
#44
Condom
5.0
(1)
"The formula worked well for us to have a baby."
#45
European Formula
5.0
(1)
"I prefer European formulas and this website has fast shipping and great descriptions of options."
#46
Kirkland Signature
5.0
(1)
"It's basically the same as the top brands, and about half the price."
#47
Mourinaga
5.0
(1)
"Mourinaga or Nestle are the safest and most recommended one's."
#48
Nestle
5.0
(1)
"Mourinaga or Nestle are the safest and most recommended one's."
#49
Lactogin
5.0
(1)
"Lactogin is the best milk. It will improve baby health and its also affordable."
#50
Earth's Best Organic Sensitive
4.0
(1)
"My daughter did best on Earth’s Best Organic Sensitive."
#51
Aussie Bubs Organic Goat Milk
4.0
(1)
"Try Aussie Bubs organic, they have goat milk may help."
#52
Baby Stores
4.0
(1)
"There are several baby stores near Adventist hospital with a large selection of products."
#53
Morinaga
4.0
(1)
"Mornaga BF1 If you can afford it"
#54
European Formula Brands
4.0
(1)
"Healthier European brands available in Mexico."
#55
Kodomo
4.0
(1)
"Kodomo"
#56
Coupang
4.0
(1)
"Coupang. Next day delivery"
#57
Similac Total Comfort Gold
4.0
(1)
"We had to use Similac Total Comfort Gold because of lactose intolerance."
#58
Nan Comfort
4.0
(1)
"Nan Comfort is what our 18 month old has since birth."
#59
HIPP Goat Formula
4.0
(1)
"HIPP goat formula works for us."
#60
Oli6 Goat's Milk
4.0
(1)
"We have our favourite that's expensive so we buy it when it's on sale (Oli6 goats milk), and our go-to that we get the rest of the time (Nan)."
#61
Various Formulas
4.0
(1)
"I’d test out different formulas to find one that the baby will take."
#62
Sam's Club
4.0
(1)
"Much cheaper than Similac, and I prefer store brands."
#63
Norbelbaby
3.0
(1)
"Some pharmacies would have it like Norbelbaby"
#64
Poya
3.0
(1)
"Poya, pharmacies for sure"
#65
Kendama
3.0
(1)
"I got a can of Kendamill at Target a few days ago."
#66
Various Brands
2.0
(1)
"Stage 2 in North America is not the same as infant formula and is not necessary."
#67
Amazon
1.0
(1)
"I would NEVER have the absence of mind to take time and pour the formula out of its packaged container into some piece of shit 'fancy' one."
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