Basic Formula Information
What is the difference between Parent's Choice milk-based and soy-based baby
formulas?
The protein in Parent's Choice milk baby formulas comes from cow’s milk that has
been heat-treated, making it easy for a baby to digest. The sugar or
carbohydrate in milk-based baby formula is lactose, unless specifically
manufactured as lactose-free.
Parent's Choice soy baby formulas are milk-free and lactose-free, and the
protein in these formulas comes from a soybean source that is also easy for a
baby to digest. If your baby exhibits signs of lactose intolerance or certain
allergic reactions to milk protein, your physician may recommend a soy-based
baby formula to help treat these conditions.
A baby with confirmed milk protein-induced colitis could also be sensitive to
soy protein and might be given an extensively hydrolyzed formula, one in which
the protein has been predigested so it will decrease the likelihood of a
reaction. Parents who seek a vegetarian-based diet for their healthy baby may
want to discuss the use of soy-based formula with their pediatrician.
What does ISO-9001 mean?
Parent's Choice infant formulas are manufactured in the only ISO
9001:2000–certified, infant formula–manufacturing facility in the United States.
The facility is the only domestic manufacturer in the infant formula category
that adheres to both FDA guidelines and the stringent set of quality-assurance
regulations set by the International Organization for Standardization.
ISO-9001 represents the international standard of operations for quality
assurance. According to the ISO Web site:
"ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world's largest
developer of standards. Although ISO's principal activity is the development of
technical standards, ISO standards also have important economic and social
repercussions. ISO standards make a positive difference, not just to engineers
and manufacturers for whom they solve basic problems in production and
distribution, but to society as a whole."
What is the whey-to-casein ratio?
The whey-to-casein ratio for our milk-based baby formula is 60/40. Our soy-based
baby formulas do not contain casein or whey and derive their protein from soy
sources.
Do Parent's Choice baby formulas contain cholesterol?
Parent's Choice milk-based baby formulas contain less than 1 mg of cholesterol,
while Parent's Choice soy-based formulas do not contain any cholesterol.
Is Parent's Choice baby formula kosher?
Yes, Parent's Choice baby formulas are kosher.
The following Parent's Choice products are kosher and certified by the Union of
Orthodox Jewish Congregation of America:
- Parent's Choice Gentle Baby Formula
- Parent's Choice Milk Baby Formula
- Parent's Choice Soy Baby Formula
- Parent's Choice ORGANIC Baby Formula
- Parent's Choice Stage 2 Baby Formula
- Parent's Choice Pediatric Drink
Do Parent's Choice baby formulas contain any egg products?
Parent's Choice baby formulas do not contain egg products.
Are Parent's Choice baby formulas gluten-free?
Parent's Choice baby formulas are gluten-free.
Do Parent's Choice baby formulas contain preservatives?
No, Parent's Choice baby formulas do not contain preservatives.
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