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(More customer reviews)I have become self- educated in the world of baby formulas over the past nine months and during this time I have noticed a few differences from one brand to the next that make some of them superior choices to others. Most all baby formulas that I have sampled have been good, but some have definitely stood out in the crowd for one reason or another. Among the brands I have tried, Bright Beginnings is my favorite of all.
I first noticed Bright Beginnings at my local grocery store but I wasn't convinced to give it a try until a $5.00 off coupon in a magazine caught my attention. I already knew, from my encounter at the grocery store, that Bright Beginnings was less expensive than other brands. The $5.00 off was icing on the cake and it convinced me that this new product was worthy of my attention. I purchased a large canister (they don't sell small canisters of Bright Beginnings), handed the cashier my $5.00 coupon, and headed home to give this product a try.
So what does Bright Beginnings have that other formulas do not? Well, in many ways it is very similar to the best brands of formula on the market. It has similar vitamin and mineral content as the better known formulas and the protein, carbohydrate, and fat content levels are very similar to these other popular brands. It also contains DHA and ARA- just like the other brand names. But with Bright Beginnings, your baby gets a larger dose of these important fatty compounds. With the DHA, Bright Beginnings offers 19 grams per serving- a figure that is from 2 to 11 grams greater than the popular brands. With ARA, Bright Beginnings offers 34 mg, which is an amount equal to or better than the leading brands. Looking at the overall numbers, Bright Beginnings is the clear winner in this area, with a superior dosage of these important acids.
Another important component of Bright Beginnings is its composition of proteins. This product contains whey protein, a type of protein that is more easily digested by infants. This, and the other proteins contained in Bright Beginnings, is portioned out to make them as close as possible to actual breast milk. The manufacturer wanted to make Bright Beginnings as similar as possible to the real thing and they have succeeded in creating a product that is almost as good as natural breast milk.
Yet another reason to love Bright Beginnings is its price relative to other baby formulas. As any parent knows, Baby formula is one of the most expensive of all baby products. If you break it down in cost per day, formula costs more than diapers, baby wipes, or any other baby item. The brand name formulas sell for about $13 for one small canister. This small size canister contains slightly less than 13 oz. of formula, equaling a cost per ounce of about $1.00. But with Bright Beginnings, the canister is 31.7 ounces and the regular price is about $18. This works out to only 57 cents per ounce, a price that is substantially less than regular formula. Not only will this save money over the long run, the large canister means fewer trips to the store. From my experience, one of those small cans of formula produces about 96 ounces of formula and is good for only about four days of feeding (96 ounces equals 16 six ounce servings; 16 six ounce servings equals 4 servings per day for four days). But with this larger canister, there is enough formula for 240 ounces of formula- enough to last ten days. This means less frequent trips to the grocery store, less stress, and less overall cost.
Are there any drawbacks to purchasing Bright Beginnings infant baby formula? I can only think of a few small things worth mentioning. First is the obvious: Bright Beginnings is not yet as popular as some of the other brand names and thus it is more difficult to find. I have not seen it for sale at all in most larger stores. Even the large baby warehouse stores often do not carry Bright Beginnings. This will slowly change in the future as the product grows in popularity but for now it isn't easy to find. The only other small complaint I have with Bright Beginnings is its tendency to clump and not dissolve to completion. It takes just the right temperature (warm, but not boiling) and a good deal of shaking to eliminate this problem. But other than that, Bright Beginnings is easily digested; creates few bubbles and little gas; and is easy to feed to your infant baby.
Overall, Bright Beginnings is my favorite baby formula thus far and it is one of the few baby products I have used that has proven to be above average or superior in every quality measurement. It offers great nutritional content; high levels of DHA and ARA; easily digestible proteins; larger packaging; and lower overall cost, making it a superior product.
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Bright Beginnings Milk Based Infant Formula with Iron and DHA, Case Pack, Six - 31.7 Ounce Cans (190.2 Ounces) powderIf you choose to supplement breastfeeding with formula or to formula-feed exclusively, there is simply no better infant formula than Ultra Bright Beginnings milk-based formula. Our formula meets all FDA standards and is the only brand of formula to offer 19mg DHA (per 100 Calories).Mothers' milk contains all of the nutrients needed for a developing baby, and of these nutrients, the lipids DHA & ARA are among the most important because these lipids are essential to proper baby development.While no formula can provide all of the advantages of breast milk, Bright Beginnings is designed like breast milk to satisfy the unique nutritional needs of growing infants.Ultra Bright Beginnings with the Lipids DHA & ARA is for babies up to 12 months.
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