There are countless brands and types of baby formulas available to new parents, choosing the right one may be confusing. Alimentum and Nutramigen are two common types of formula, and each has it’s own unique benefits and drawbacks.
Colic and milk protein allergies are common problems that affect the digestive systems in infants. Alimentum and nutramigen are designed to help ease these types of issues.
Nutramigen claims to be able to ease your babies fussiness within 48 hours of using the formula. While the Alimentum claims to be able to ease the fussiness within 24 hours. Both have very good success rates.
Now as far as price goes. Nutramigen costs 22.99 for a 12.6 ounce can,while Alimentum costs 27.99 for a 16 ounce can.
Nutramigen and Alimentum both contain sucrose. Sucrose is sugar that is put into the formula, these sugars may seem unnecessary but are vital to the health and growth of infants.
When it comes to choosing between Nutramigen or Alimentum for your baby, it is best to give both a try, and see which they respond the best to. Be sure to speak to your pediatrician as well before making any major formula switches.