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The human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) ingredient allows DSM to infuse nutritional formulas with the same immune and bacterial benefits provided by naturally occurring HMOs in breast milk.

Leibig's Soluble Infant Food was the first commercial baby food in the US, selling in groceries for $1 a bottle in 1869. In the 1870s, Nestle's Infant Food, made with malt, cow's milk, sugar, and wheat flour, became available in the US, selling for $. 50 a bottle.

For the first 6 months, breast milk is all your baby needs to meet his or her nutrition needs. If you wean your baby before 12 months of age, be sure to give an iron-fortified formula. Breastfeeding should continue until your baby is 12 months old (and after as long as baby and mom would like to continue).

Califf requested the review after criticism of the agency's handling of the infant formula shortage, which was caused by FDA-ordered closures of plants in Michigan that produced contaminated baby formula.

The FDA does not approve infant formulas; however, infant formula manufacturers must notify the agency before marketing a new formula. FDA's highly trained staff review these notifications to make sure new formulas meet federal nutrition, labeling, and other requirements.

The FDA has very specific and rigorous manufacturing standards for Toddler Drinks. All Enfamil toddler drinks including Enfagrow® NeuroPro™ and Enfagrow® PREMIUM™ Toddler Next Step™ are in compliance with all FDA food regulations.

To start transitioning to formula, replace breastfeeding with a bottle. Try choosing a feeding time your baby is the least interested in, or one that's inconvenient for you. As your baby adjusts to the change, gradually drop additional breastfeedings one at a time, until you've hit the schedule you're looking for.