BABY'S ONLY ORGANIC DAIRY WITH DHA & ARA FORMULA

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can my infant use Baby’s Only Organic® toddler formula?

    Baby’s Only Organic is not intended for infants under 1-year of age unless specified by a healthcare professional. After formula feeding or breast feeding the first year, Baby’s Only Organic formula is a good choice. Baby’s Only Organic contains all of the nutrition needed to support continued normal growth and development.

    Baby’s Only Organic® formulas meet the nutritional requirements of the FDA’s Infant Formula Act. You may wish to print this Dairy with DHA & ARA Nutritional Comparison Chart and present it to baby’s doctor.

    For all ages, prepare Baby’s Only Organic® according to label instructions.

  • What specifically are DHA and ARA?

    DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA). ARA (arachidonic acid) is an omega-6 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA). Both are non-essential fatty acids because the human body has the capability of making them from other available fats already consumed. DHA is made from linolenic fatty acid and ARA is made from linoleic fatty acid. Linolenic and linoleic fatty acids are essential fatty acids meaning that the body cannot make them and they must be provided through the foods we eat.

    Food sources of DHA include cold water fish and their oils, egg yolks, and organ meats such as liver. ARA is found mostly in animal products, such as eggs, meat and some fish such as tilapia and catfish.

  • Why does Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy now contain DHA & ARA?

    Nature’s One® has provided its Baby’s Only Essentials® DHA & ARA Supplement since 2006. Through popular demand, Nature’s One® is offering its customers the convenience of Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy Formula already supplemented with DHA & ARA.

    There are presently no recommendations from the FDA or the American Academy of Pediatrics on the specific amounts of DHA and ARA needed daily in the diets of infants and young children. The reason is that a full term, healthy infant has the capability of making the non-essential fatty acids DHA and ARA from two essential fatty acids, linolenic fatty acid and linoleic fatty acid, which are in all formulas, including our Baby’s Only Organic® formulas, as required by the U.S. Infant Formula Act. Also, the current medical literature is conflicting when it comes to the necessity of adding DHA & ARA to formula.1 However, because DHA and ARA play a role in brain and eye development and also because there is no evidence that supplementation with these non-essential fatty acids is harmful to infants and young children, most infant and toddler formulas are now fortified with DHA and ARA.

    The fat blend of Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA & ARA Formula meets the requirements of the Infant Formula Act and is appropriately supplemented with a 1:2 ratio of DHA and ARA. It contains 6mg of DHA and 12mg of ARA.

    1. Qawasmi A et al. “Meta-analysis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation of formula and infant cognition,” Pediatrics; originally published online May 28, 2012; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-2127. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2012/05/23/peds.2011-2127

  • Why does Nature’s One® sell Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with and without DHA & ARA?

    The company has always taken the position that research has demonstrated mixed results in regards to the necessity of adding DHA & ARA to formula.1 Below are the two arguments that parents should consider when choosing a formula:

    Reasons to question the necessity of adding DHA & ARA to formula:
    Omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA, are not considered to be essential nutrients by the FDA. This is because the human body is able to convert the essential fatty acids (linolenic and linoleic) to DHA and ARA and there is no evidence of immaturity during infancy of this metabolic conversion.2, 3 The Infant Formula Act as regulated by the FDA specifies the nutrients that must be used in an infant formula. This Act does not include any requirement for DHA or ARA.

    Infant formula research has demonstrated that when a baby receives higher levels of essential fatty acids (linolenic and linoleic), the addition of DHA and ARA to an infant formula did not show any significant health benefits. All Baby’s Only Organic® formulas contain high levels of these essential fatty acids.

    To date, the American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP) has taken “no official position” on adding the DHA to formulas. The AAP also believes that “it is likely that any beneficial effects of DHA supplementation will be subtle and possibly not detected with available methodology.

    Good Reasons to Include DHA & ARA to Formula:
    Breast-fed infants receive DHA and ARA from breast milk and studies show that breast-fed infants typically have higher blood levels of DHA and ARA in comparison to infants fed formulas without DHA and ARA. 4, 5 This has raised the question as to whether DHA and ARA supplementation is needed in infant formulas.

    These fats are known to concentrate in the gray matter of the baby's brain and eye retina starting in the third trimester of pregnancy. Following birth, a baby continues to receive an abundance of DHA and ARA fatty acids through breast milk. Because DHA and ARA play a role in brain and eye development and also because there is no evidence that supplementation with these non-essential fatty acids is harmful to infants and young children, most infant and toddler formulas are now fortified with DHA and ARA.

    1. Qawasmi A et al. “Meta-analysis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation of formula and infant cognition,” Pediatrics; originally published online May 28, 2012; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-2127. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2012/05/23/peds.2011-2127
    2. Salem N Jr, Wegher B, Mena P, Uauy R. “Arachidonic and docosahezaenoic acids are biosynthesized from their 18-carbon precursors in human infants,” Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, USA. 1996; 93:49-54.
    3. Uauy R, Mena P, Wegher B, et al. “Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid formation in neonates, effect of gestational age and intrauterine growth,” Pediatric Research, 2000; 47:127-135.
    4. Farquharson J, Cockburn F, Patrick WA, et al. “Effect of diet on the fatty acid composition of the major phospholipids of infant cerebral cortex,” Archives of Disease in Childhood. 1995; 72:198-203.
    5. Makrides M, Neumann MA, Byard RW, et al. “Fatty acid composition of brain, retina, and erythrocytes in breast- and formula-fed infants,” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 1994; 60:189-194.

  • What fats are needed for infants and young children?

    Infants receive all of the different types of fats needed for growth and development from breast milk. The fat content of an infant formula is designed based on the estimated amounts and types of fats in breast milk. In the United States, the nutrient composition of a standard infant formula is regulated by the FDA through the Infant Formula Act. This Act specifies not only the nutrients that must be in the formula but also the amounts of each nutrient needed per serving.

    As a comparison, the fat composition of breast milk can supply as much as 50% of the calories but fat content is greatly influenced by mother’s diet and stage of lactation. Breast milk provides a good supply of essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic) as well.

    Infant Formula Act specification for total fat:

    Total Fat Minimum Maximum
    Per 100 Calories
    (per 5 fl oz of formula)    		 3.3 grams
    (30% of total fat)    		 6 grams
    (54% of total fat)

    Infant Formula Act specification for essential fatty acids:

    Essential Fatty Acids
    Per 100 Calories (per 5 fl oz of formula)    		 Minimum Maximum
    Linoleic Fatty Acid 300 mg
    (2.7% total calories)    		 No Max Required
    Linolenic Fatty Acid No Min Required No Max Required

    Although the Infant Formula Act does not specify the amounts of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, the Institute of Medicine does provide recommendations.1 These recommendations are based on the amount of omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids estimated to be in breast milk. Breast milk provides approximately 500 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids and 4.4 grams of omega-6 fatty acids per day. The actual amounts will vary depending upon a mother’s diet and her stage of lactation.

    Institute of Medicine recommendation for non-essential fatty acids1:

    Essential & Non-Essential Fatty Acids Omega-3 Fatty Acids
    (from Linolenic & DHA fatty acids)    		 Omega-6 Fatty Acids
    (from Linoleic & ARA fatty acids)
    Infants 0 -12 months old 500 mg 4.4 grams
    Infants 7 - 12 months old   4.6 grams
    Children 1 to 3 years old 700 mg 7.0 grams

    The FDA and American Academy of Pediatrics have not determined that DHA and ARA, non-essential fatty acids, are needed in an infant formula, almost all standard formulas today contain these added fats. At present there are no specific recommendations on how much DHA and ARA are needed daily for healthy full term infants and young children. However, a ratio of 1:2 for DHA and ARA is thought to be important for a child less than two years of age.2

    The fat blend of Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA Formula meets the requirements of the Infant Formula Act, the omega-3 and omega-6 daily adequate intakes, and the 1:2 ratio of DHA to ARA:

    Baby's Only Organic® Fatty Acid Blend:

    Fatty Acids
    Essential & Non-Essential    		 Total Fat: 5.3 grams
    Per 5 fl oz of formula    		 Total Fat Blend
    Per 5 fl oz of formula
    Linolenic
    Essential Fatty Acid
    Omega-3 that converts to DHA    		 organic high oleic sunflower and/or
    organic high oleic safflower oil;
    organic soybean oil;
    organic coconut oil    		 128 mg
    DHA
    Non-Essential Fatty Acid
    Omega-3    		 egg lecithin
    tested egg allergen free    		 6 mg
    Linoleic
    Essential Fatty Acid
    Omega-3 that converts to ARA    		 organic high oleic sunflower and/or
    organic high oleic safflower oil;
    organic soybean oil;
    organic coconut oil    		 1000 mg
    ARA
    Non-Essential Fatty Acid
    Omega-6     		egg lecithin
    tested egg allergen free    		 12 mg

    Once a child graduates to the family diet, an adequate intake of these fatty acids is usually provided by consuming a healthy diet of good foods and beverages with an appropriate amount of fats. The American Heart Association (AHA) suggests keeping total fat intake between 30 to 35 percent of calories for children 2 to 3 years of age with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, such as fish, nuts and vegetable oils.3 A daily diet of Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA &ARA Formula along with age appropriate and healthy foods can meet the AHA guidelines.

    1. Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids. Washington, D.C.:National Academies Press, 2002.
    2. Newton, IS. “Long-chain fatty acids in health and nutrition,” Journal of Food Lipids. 1996; 3:233.
    3. Sourced July 17, 2011 from: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/Dietary-Recommendations-for-Healthy-Children_UCM_303886_Article.jsp

  • What studies have been conducted to confirm the safety of Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA Formula?

    Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA & ARA Formula meets the nutrient composition requirements of the U.S. Infant Formula Act. The requirements of the Infant Formula Act are based on years of clinical research on the appropriate nutrient composition for a breast milk substitute. All ingredients used in Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA & ARA Formula are well known and have been safely used in pediatric nutrition for decades. Baby’s Only Organic® formulas do not contain any novel ingredients such as life’sDHA or GMO ingredients.

    The use of egg phospholipids in infant formula has been widely studied. 1 - 12 A few highlights of these studies have shown the following:

    • In a study with premature infants, DHA from egg phospholipid was better absorbed than DHA from single cell organism triglyceride oil. 6
    • DHA from egg phospholipid increased red blood cell levels in infants and improved visual acuity. 10
    • Infants fed a formula with egg phospholipid had a lower incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (infection of the intestine). 5

    1. Agostoni C, Trojan S, Bellu R, et al. “Neurodevelopmental quotient of healthy term infants at 4 months and feeding practice: the role of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids,” Pediatric Research. 1995; 38:262-266.
    2. Agostoni C, Trojan S, Bellu R, et al. “Developmental quotient at 24 months and fatty acid composition of diet in early infancy: a follow-up study,” Archives of Diseases in Childhood. 1997; 76:421-424.
    3. Amate L, Gil A, Ramirez M. “Feeding infant piglets formula with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids as triacylglycerols or phospholipids influences the distribution of these fatty acids in plasma lipoprotein fractions,” Journal of Nutrition. 2001; 131:1250-1255.
    4. Bouwstra H, Dijck-Brouwer DAJ, Wildeman JAL, et al. “Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids have a positive effect on the quality of general movements of healthy term infants,” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2003; 78:313-318.
    5. Carlson SE, Montalto MB, Ponder DL, et al. “Lower incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis in infants fed a preterm formula with egg phospholipids,” Pediatric Research. 1998; 44:491-498.
    6. Carnielli VP, Luijendijk IHT, Van Goudoever JB, et al. “Feeding premature newborn infants palmitic acid in amount and stereoisomeric position similar to that of human milk: effects on fat and mineral balance,” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 1995; 61:1037-1042.
    7. Forsyth JS, Willatts P, Agostoni C, et al. “Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in infant formula and blood pressure in later childhood: follow-up of a randomized controlled trial,” British Medical Journal. 2003; 326:953-955.
    8. Lopez-Pedrosa JM, Ramirez M, Torres MI, Gil A. “Dietary phospholipids rich in long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid improve the repair of small intestine in malnourished piglets,” Journal of Nutrition. 1999; 129:1149-1155.
    9. Morgan C, Davies L, Corcoran F, et al. “Fatty acid balance studies in term infants fed formula milk containing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids,” Acta Paediatrica. 1998; 87:136-142.
    10. Watson, RR, editor. Fatty Acids in Health Promotion and Disease Causation. Urbana, Illinois: AOCS Press, 2009: 804.
    11. Wijendran V, Huang MC, Diau GY, et al. “Efficacy of dietary arachidonic acid provided as triglyceride of phospholipid as substrate for brain arachidonic acid accretion in baboon neonates,” Pediatric Research. 2002; 51:263-264.
    12. Willatts P, Dijck-Brouwer DAJ, Wildeman JAL, et al. “Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids have a positive effect on the quality of general movements of healthy term infants,” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2003; 78:313-318.

  • When should eggs be introduced into an infant’s diet?

    The most recent recommendation from the Academy of Pediatrics is that eggs can be given to infants when complementary foods are added to the diet. 1 However, the DHA and ARA used in Baby’s Only Organic® formula has been tested egg allergen free by a third party laboratory.

    1. Greer FR, Sicherer SH, Burks AW, and the Committee on Nutrition and Section on Allergy and Immunology, “Effects of early nutritional interventions on the development of atopic disease in infants and children: the role of maternal dietary restriction, breastfeeding, timing of introduction of complementary foods, and hydrolyzed formulas,” Pediatrics, 2008; 121: 183-191.

  • Is there any concern about egg allergy from egg phospholipid (DHA & ARA)?

    Allergies to certain foods are caused by the body’s reaction to the protein component of a food. The DHA and ARA in Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA Formula are sourced from egg yolk phospholipids, the fat component of the egg yolk. As an extra precaution, this product is tested egg allergen free by a third party laboratory. Most often an egg allergy is caused by the egg white, the major protein portion of an egg, rather than the yolk. Because only the fat or phospholipids (not protein) portion of the egg yolk is used and also because of the high quality and purity of the egg lecithin used, this product is free of egg allergen. If a child has a history of food allergies, consultation with the child’s healthcare provider is always recommended before use of any new food including Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA Formula.

  • What are the differences between Fish Oil, Egg Yolk Lipids, Algal/Fungal Oil?

    There are 3 different sources that can be used for DHA and ARA in infant formulas – fish oil, egg yolk lipids, and microalgal oils for DHA and fungal oils for ARA.

    Fish Oil: Because studies have shown that preterm infants supplemented with fish oil weighed less at various times during the first year of life compared to infants given a formula without the supplemental fish oil, fish oils have not yet been used as a source of DHA in infant formulas. 1

    Egg Yolk Phospholipids: Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA & ARA Formula source of DHA and ARA is derived from egg yolk phospholipids, a safe and natural source of these fatty acids. Nature’s One has chosen to use egg phospholipids over life’sDHA™ algal oils because it is organic compliant phospholipid and not a hexane processed triglyceride.

    The use of egg phospholipids in human nutrition, especially infant nutrition, has been widely studied. It is well understood that phospholipids form smaller droplets and are more easily absorbed in the intestinal tract and offer greater bioavailability than fungal or fish oils (triglycerides). Research suggests that the addition of phospholipids to infant formulas is desirable due to their important role in human milk. The phospholipids contained in breast milk are rich sources of DHA and ARA. However, infant and toddler formulas contain high levels of triglycerides formulated with vegetable oil blends (sunflower/safflower, coconut & soy oil), but are void of phospholipids. Knowing formula already provides abundant triglycerides, Nature's One believes adding a phospholipid to formula achieves a fatty acid profile more similar to breast milk; rather than adding more triglycerides as found in Martek's life’sDHA oils.

    Algal & Fungal Oils: In 2001, US infant formula manufacturers began adding a novel source of DHA and ARA that is manufactured by Martek Biosciences Corporation and branded as life’sDHA™. Martek’s scientists published reports on these novel fatty acids and identified them as being triglycerides. 2, 3 The following is the manufacturing process described by Martek: “The oil is then separated from the dried biomass by hexane extraction and centrifugation and/or filtration, followed by winterization. The hexane phase undergoes additional centrifugation/filtration to remove solids then the winterized oil is heated and treated with acid. Subsequently, the oil is treated with caustic, centrifuged, bleached and deodorized.” 4

    Nature’s One® has never added life’sDHA™ to any of its formulas. This is because harsh toxic chemicals, like hexane solvent, are used to extract life’sDHA™ oils and the processing involves genetically modified organisms (GMOs). GMO refers to an organism whose genetic characteristics have been altered by the insertion of a modified gene or a gene from another organism using the techniques of genetic engineering. Nature’s One® believes these ingredients have no place in any organic products, especially one designed for infants and young children. Therefore, unlike competing sources of DHA & ARA commonly used in infant formula, Nature’s One® uses a manufacturing process that is completely free of hexane solvents and does not use materials or components derived from GMOs at any stage in the production process.

    The non-profit organization, The Cornucopia Institute, has reviewed in detail the controversy surrounding algal and fungal sources of DHA and ARA along with reports of some adverse effects on infants when fed formulas containing life’sDHA™. The entire Cornucopia Institute’s report can be found at www.cornucopia.org

    1. Carlson, SE, Cooke, RJ, Werkman, SH et al. “First year growth of preterm infants fed standard compared to marine oil n-3 supplemented formula,” Lipids. 1992; 27:901-907
    2. Arterburn LM, Boswell KD, Koskelo E, et al. “A combined subchronic (90-day) toxicity and neurotoxicity study of a single-cell source of docosahexaenoic acid triglyceride (DHASCO oil),” Food and Chemical Toxicology. 2000; 38(1):35-49.
    3. Arterburn LM, Boswell KD, Lawlor T, et al. “In vitro genotoxicity testing of ARASCO and DHASCO oils,” Food and Chemical Toxicology. 2000; 38(11):971-976.
    4. Sam Zeller, Ph.D.; Martek Biosciences Corporation, Food & Drug Administration Agency Response Letter, GRAS Notice No. GRN 000137

  • Why does Baby’s Only Organic® contain less DHA & ARA?

    There are presently no specific recommendations on how much DHA and ARA are needed in an infant formula. Because phospholipids are better absorbed than triglycerides, the amounts present in Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA & ARA Formula and the 1:2 ratio of DHA to ARA are appropriate and safe and within the guidelines of the Institute of Medicine. 1.

    Remember, a full-term healthy infant has the capability of converting the essential fatty acids (linolenic and linoleic) to DHA and ARA. High doses of omega-3 fatty acids like DHA and omega-6 fatty acids like ARA can cause gastrointestinal upset, loose stools or diarrhea.2 Excessive amounts of DHA could also cause some disruption to the immune system and excessive bleeding. 2

    The typical American diet with reliance on highly processed foods and fatty foods is high in omega-6 fats and low in omega-3 fats resulting in chronic diseases such as diabetes and coronary heart disease later in life. Current recommendations suggest increasing the amounts of omega-3 fatty acids for a healthy diet and providing a better balance or ratio between omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids. 3 The levels of DHA and ARA added to Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA & ARA Formula are not considered high and also are in an appropriate ratio to promote good growth and development in infants and young children.

    With the addition of DHA and ARA from algal and fungal sources (branded as life’sDHA™) to infant formulas, a number of adverse reaction reports have been submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration. 4 These reports document that feeding a formula containing life’sDHA™ resulted in a number of infants suffering gassiness, diarrhea, excessive spit up, and fussiness. When the infants were provided a formula without these DHA and ARA sources, the infants no longer exhibited the adverse symptoms. For these reasons, Nature’s One has selected an egg yolk phospholipid source for the DHA and ARA in Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA & ARA Formula and in an appropriate 1:2 ratio.


    DHA & ARA Comparison Chart Source DHA (mg) ARA (mg)
    Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA & ARA Phospholipids 6 12
    Similac® Advance® Triglycerides 8 22
    Enfamil® Lipil® Triglycerides 17 34
    Gerber® Good Start® Gentle Plus™ Triglycerides 16 32
    Earth's Best® Organic Triglycerides 17 34
    PBM Products: 365™ (Whole Foods), Parent's Choice®,
    Bright Beginnings®, Vermont Organics™,
    and All Store Brands    		 Triglycerides 17 34

    1. Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press, 2002.
    2. Sourced July 17, 2011 from: http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/othernuts/omega3fa/
    3. Sourced July 31, 2011 from: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-6-000317.htm
    4. Sourced July 31, 2011 from: http://www.cornucopia.org/DHA/AdverseReactionReports.pdf

  • Does the DHA & ARA in Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy formula deliver the same amount of DHA as the supplement?

    Yes. The typical baby consumes 27 to 32 fluid ounces of formula per day. A typical daily consumption of Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA Formula would include 32mg to 38mg of DHA respectively. Baby’s Only Essentials® DHA & ARA Supplement’s recommended use includes one to two packets daily for children 1 to 3 years of age. The consumption of two packets of this product totals 30mg of DHA per day.

  • What if I am noticing a change in my baby’s bowel movements?

    Dietary changes can affect the frequency and consistency of your baby’s stools. These dietary changes include: switching from breast milk to formula, switching formulas, and adding solid foods to the diet. Noticing a change in the stool consistency is more important than the stool frequency as it is not uncommon for babies to go several days without having a bowel movement. It can take up to a week for a baby’s digestive system to “learn” a new food. The stools of breastfed babies are usually soft and more “mushy” whereas formula fed infants have slightly firmer stools. The stools of breastfed babies are also more frequent than babies on formula. Grunting and grimacing during a bowel movement are often just baby’s way of experiencing the use of the various muscles associated with having a bowel movement.

    If stools are hard and dry when passed and the baby is showing signs of pain and cries while trying to have a bowel movement, constipation may be suspected. Whenever constipation is suspected, it is always best to consult with your child’s healthcare professional to ensure that nothing medically is taking place.

    Any of the following signs may indicate constipation:

    • dry, hard stools and pain on passing them
    • hard, pebble-like stools passed with straining during a bowel movement
    • drawing legs up on the abdomen, grunting, getting red-faced, and/or crying when trying to have a bowel movement
    • streaks of blood along the outside of the stool
    • abdominal discomfort and distention along with hard and infrequent stools
    • vomiting when trying to have a bowel movement
    These signs warrant a call or visit to your child's healthcare professional. If constipation is untreated, it can lead to an anal fissure and/or impacted stools. These are very painful and require immediate medical care.

    You might also try the following to prevent and treat mild constipation:

    • Prepare the formula using the instructions on the manufacturer's label. Each manufacturer has its own recipe and processing methods, which result in the powdered formula having different densities. So it is important to use the manufacturer’s scoop rather than using a scoop from another formula brand. Be sure to use the appropriate amount of water with the powdered formula; otherwise the formula will become overly concentrated and could cause problems such as constipation. If you are using teaspoons and tablespoons to measure the powder, please be sure to use the measuring spoons one would use for baking and not household eating utensil spoons.
    • Feed smaller volumes of formula more frequently. One saying that may help is “feed half as much twice as often.”
    • If your child is in a very hot environment, one to two ounces of water offered between breast milk or formula feedings may help.
    • Massage baby’s tummy by starting at the belly button and then massaging outwards in a circle in a clockwise direction. Only continue this if your child enjoys the massage and is comfortable and relaxed.
    • Place your child on his or her back and move his or her legs in a bicycling motion. Hold the legs and turn them gently in a cycling motion.
    • Give your child a bath in warm water. This may relax your child so stools are passed more easily. Once your child is relaxed in the bath, try massaging the tummy as noted above.
    • Discuss with your healthcare provider the possibility of using probiotics to help alleviate symptoms.
    • Do not use honey with an infant because of the risk of botulism.
    • Do not use over-the-counter medicines without first checking with baby’s healthcare professional.

    If after consulting with your child’s healthcare professional and lactose intolerance is suspected to be the cause of constipation, Baby’s Only Organic® LactoRelief Formula may be an option. If the constipation is a result of a cow’s milk protein intolerance, Baby’s Only Organic® Soy Formula may help given that it is lactose and dairy free. If your doctor recommends a probiotic, consider Baby’s Only Essentials® Probiotic Supplement.

  • Is Baby's Only Organic® with DHA & ARA USDA Certified Organic®?

    Yes, Baby's Only Organic® Dairy, LactoRelief and Soy formulas are Certified Organic by OneCert. OneCert is a USDA approved government agency, similar to Quality Assurance International (QAI). For more information about OneCert, refer to their website at www.onecert.net. OneCert also complies with the new USDA National Organic Standards Program.

    The eggs used for Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy with DHA & ARA Formula are organic compliant and come from hens raised in a healthy, non-caged, tightly controlled environment and fed a special all natural non-GMO vegetarian diet. They are not sourced from mass production egg farms. In fact, the eggs’ purity is so high that they are also used for pharmaceutical purposes such as growing vaccines and carriers for injections.

    The phospholipids from these eggs are organic compliant because nothing synthetic is used to extract the phospholipids. Unlike life’sDHA™ (used in all infant formulas), no hexane or other harsh chemicals are used in the extraction process. Instead organic compliant processes are used to extract the DHA and ARA from the egg yolk.

  • When should my baby switch from formula to milk?

    Most doctors recommend transitioning from formula to cow milk after a baby’s first birthday. However, parents should consider Baby's Only Organic® as it is an iron-fortified nutritional formula that provides the essential vitamins, minerals, protein, essential fatty-acids and carbohydrates needed to support your baby's continued growth and development.

    Baby’s Only Organic® is not intended for infants under 1-year of age unless specified by a healthcare professional.

    For mothers who are breastfeeding a baby older than 12-months of age, Baby's Only Organic® can be used to supplement breast milk or substitute breast milk feedings as needed. Baby's Only Organic® can also be reconstituted according to package directions and used to mix cereals for the baby at any age.

    Baby's Only Organic® has been formulated according to the nutritional requirements as defined in the law called the Infant Formula Act.

    Dairy with DHA & ARA Nutritional Comparison

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    Organic Nutritional Comparison

  • BPA Testing and No BPA Used in Packaging for Baby's Only Organic® Formula.

    Testing Concludes BPA Undetected
    Nature's One® has finalized BPA testing on its powdered formula using a third-party laboratory. The testing method is 10-times more sensitive than the current test used by the FDA. As expected, no BPA was detected in Nature's One® formula products.

    Packaging does not contain BPA
    With the help of Nature's One® suppliers, all components used in our light-weight canisters are BPA-free. This includes the "easy-open" lid.

    Environmentally Friendly Packaging
    Our canisters are good for the environment because they are recyclable and on average contain 50% recycled content. Additionally, the canisters are light weight since they are made of paperboard instead of tin. This reduces environmental waste and energy used in manufacturing and transportation. The canister's metal top and bottom are also recyclable. Again, all components of the packaging are BPA-free.

    As an organic manufacturer, Nature's One® is concerned over the level of chemicals ingested by infants, toddlers and children and will always use the highest quality ingredients and materials available to produce and package its organic pediatric products.