top pediatricians, dietitians and moms know what questions to ask when selecting toddler formula. these are listed in the first column.
Ingredient
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Vera Farms
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Happy Tot
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Earth's Best
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is this certified organic? | |||
is the milk from grass-fed cows? | no statement | no statement | |
what vitamins and minerals are present? | 25 vitamins and minerals | Only 17 vitamins and minerals | Only 17 vitamins and minerals |
is this soy free? | organic soybean oil and soy lecithin | organic soybean oil and soy lecithin | |
are the organic oils contained in glass? | yes, protected in amber glass | oils are blended with powder, in plastic | oils are blended with powder, in plastic |
is there added sugar or maltodextrin? | organic cane sugar and maltodextrin | ||
is organic lactose used for carbohydrates? | organic maltodextrin | ||
is this free of "natural" flavors? | contains natural flavors | ||
is this corn free? | no statement | ||
is this gluten free? | no statement | no statement | |
does this contain vitamin B12? | yes, as methylcobalamin | cyanocobalamin is added | B12 is not included |
is this palm oil free? | organic palm or palm olein | palm olein |
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