The 5 Best Baby Soy Formulas

Updated August 08, 2019 by Karen Bennett

This wiki has been updated 25 times since it was first published in January of 2017. When your bundle of joy becomes gassy, fussy, or colicky, you may wish to provide something other than traditional infant formula that’s made from cow’s milk. Soy-based alternatives are a common choice, since their plant-based ingredients may be gentler on the tummy. For your baby's well-being, be sure to check with your pediatrician before trying any significant dietary change. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki. If you'd like to contribute your own research to Ezvid Wiki, please get started by reviewing this introductory video.

1. Similac Isomil Ready to Feed
EBAY
SEE PRICE ON AMAZON

2. Enfamil ProSobee
EBAY
SEE PRICE ON AMAZON

3. Gerber Good Start
EBAY
SEE PRICE ON AMAZON

4. Baby’s Only Organic
EBAY
SEE PRICE ON AMAZON

5. Earth's Best Plant Based
Item Under Review

Special Honors

Parent's Choice Soy Infant Formula This affordable, iron-fortified dietary choice from Walmart aims to provide complete nutrition for your baby’s important first year of development, without the lactose-based ingredients that could upset tiny tummies. It also contains DHA and choline, both of which may support brain and eye development. walmart.com

Editor's Notes

August 06, 2019:

The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that soy-based formulas in the U.S. account for nearly 25% of the baby formula market. Like traditional baby formulas, soy alternatives aim to provide for all of your infant’s nutritional needs – but without the lactose-based ingredients that might upset some little ones’ digestive systems. This selection of plant-based formulas is a lot smaller than those made from cow’s milk, but there are still a handful of viable options, including some organic ones.

Speaking of which, joining the selection in today’s update is Baby’s Only Organic, an FDA-certified choice that contains no corn syrup, palm oil, or GMO ingredients. This affordable option dissolves easily in water, and many a parent has touted its pleasant, baby-approved taste. You’ll also appreciate its BPA-free packaging that’s made from recycled materials. While it’s affordable in price, note that it only comes in small canisters, so you may want to stock up on multiple ones, depending on whether you’re primarily breast feeding or the formula is your only source of feeding.

As a rule, only start giving your baby soy formula after having a lengthy discussion with – and receiving the go-ahead from – your pediatrician, as this constitutes a drastic dietary change that may or may not be right for your child. On another safety-related note, never use a microwave to warm liquid baby formula, as hot pockets may form in the bottle that could result in serious burns.

Leaving our selection today are the Vermont Organics and Enfagrow Transitions formulas, due to their lack of availability.

Last updated on August 08, 2019 by Karen Bennett

Karen Bennett lives in Chicago with her family, and when she’s not writing, she can usually be found practicing yoga or cheering on her kids at soccer games. She holds a master’s degree in journalism and a bachelor’s in English, and her writing has been published in various local newspapers, as well as “The Cheat Sheet,” “Illinois Legal Times,” and “USA Today.” She has also written search engine news page headlines and worked as a product manager for a digital marketing company. Her expertise is in literature, nonfiction, textbooks, home products, kids' games and toys, hardware, teaching accessories, and art materials.

Thanks for reading the fine print. About the Wiki: We don't accept sponsorships, free goods, samples, promotional products, or other benefits from any of the product brands featured on this page, except in cases where those brands are manufactured by the retailer to which we are linking. For more information on our rankings, please read about us, linked below. The Wiki is a participant in associate programs from Amazon, Walmart, Ebay, Target, and others, and may earn advertising fees when you use our links to these websites. These fees will not increase your purchase price, which will be the same as any direct visitor to the merchant’s website. If you believe that your product should be included in this review, you may contact us, but we cannot guarantee a response, even if you send us flowers.