For many American families, when it comes to selecting a doctor recommended formula brand, Similac® has been one of the most well-known brands to consider. Parents and caregivers have considered this an extremely trustworthy brand for their baby's health and well-being, which is until now.

Following severe injury to some of their tiny customers and FDA investigations leading to the finding of Salmonella and Cronobacteria Sakazakii, a rare but dangerous germ that can cause blood infections and other serious complications, many Similac® products have been recalled.

Families are left trying to find a safe, nutritious, and healthy alternative to meet their little one’s daily needs. So, where do you begin? There has to be a better answer to this under regulated American baby formula brand.

All families can agree, when it comes to infant nutrition, ingredients matter. For proper development in body and mind, each component of your infant's baby formula, from sourcing to manufacture, should be pure without harmful pesticides, soy, GMOs, preservatives, non-lactose sugars, or heavy metals.

Governing bodies and regulation are vital in ensuring that your little one's diet has only the proper nutrition to support healthy growth and cognitive progress.

When searching for infant formulas that are compatible with Similac®, USA parents are looking outside of American big chain stores and turning in vast numbers to European baby formula companies.

Strict guidelines for sourcing, more options for digestive worries, and a choice between conventional and organic milk-based formulas have really placed European formulas in the spotlight.

The Similac investigation has shined a glaring light on American formula business as well, and not in a positive way. Families have taken notice that Food and Drug Administration guidelines, set for all American baby formulas, are only extremely basic and do not put restrictions on the way carbohydrates, proteins, and fats can be included in infant products.

It is very disappointing to know that under the FDA, US formulas manufacturers can list chemicals, fillers, and unnatural preservatives as their main ingredients. Parents are also alarmed at the questionable animal practices in American farming, including the use of hormones, steroids, and non-medical antibiotics.

American dairy animals live in crowded and unclean living environments and even within farms that advertise organic practices, these animals see truly little natural pasture time. Perhaps the biggest surprise is the fact there are only three primary producers of baby formula in the US, and the pharmaceutical businesses own them.

This leaves many households to question if money is the bottom line for these companies instead of American children's health and well-being.

In complete contrast, families and individuals own European formula brands. These companies were often started to meet the nutritional needs of their own children.

Under the watchful eye of the European Union, companies use only the absolute best in natural foods, never adding any harmful chemicals, fillers, or altered ingredients. The top ingredient in European certified formulas is milk.

European standards meet the highest levels when it comes to animal husbandry and care about their environments. Hormones and steroids are never used, and antibiotics are introduced as a medical necessity only.

Dairy animals live and eat in organically maintained pastures with certification standards going above and beyond. European infant guidelines take in account every aspect of soil composition, animal welfare, labeling, and final production.

For every digestive need, age and stage, European companies have a unique infant formula that exceeds the nutrition and system support in Similac formulas.

Carefully regulated, each one of the European certified formulas start with milk as the first ingredient and never add unwanted or harmful ingredients that will put your little one's health at risk.

As we compare formulas, it is very important to note that the EU's organic certification is much more comprehensive and regulated than the U.S. program.

The most striking differences include that the organic label must be accompanied by the farm's location, there can be absolutely no traces of pesticides or chemicals used in farming and gentle animal welfare ideals are included as part of the regulations.

Similac Organic baby formula is advertised as being modeled after breast milk. Made with organic milk and added lactose like that found in breast milk. This formula leaves out palm oil, and adds DHA, lutein, and vitamins for brain and eye development.

Unfortunately, this formula does not leave out soy products.

Kendamil Organic Baby Formula is packed full of full cream nutrients in ratios that mimic breast milk. Leaving out soy and palm oil, Kendamil uses balanced organic vegetable oils for Omega-3 and 6 LCPs.

Kendamil is the first ever organic formula globally to include a verified presence of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs), the complex carbohydrate that exists in human breast milk.

Rounding out this organic formula is DHA for brain development, which is plant based and sourced without hexane extraction.

That makes this European formula both vegetarian and earth friendly!

Similac Pro-Advance® Infant Formula is a non-organic baby formula that has the presence of human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) and a blend of DHA, Lutein, and Vitamin E, which supports brain and eye development.

Again, we see the addition of developmentally hindering soy in two different forms in this American baby formula.

Kendamil Classic has 100% British whole milk free of palm oil, fish oil, or other cheap additives such as soy. Even though this formula is not organic, it is locally and ethically sourced, and includes plant-based DHA and 3’-GL milk oligosaccharides (HMO).

Families love the simple ingredients, vegetarian friendly DHA, and proteins and nutrients that closely mimic breast milk.

This original Kendamil brand is perfectly balanced to support cognitive, eye, and body development.

Pure Bliss™ by Similac®* Infant Formula comes close to European baby formula without the organic ingredients. Made to mimic breast milk, this formula has no corn syrup or GMOs and uses milk as the main carbohydrate.

Soy does make the way into the ingredients list though.

Lebenswert Stage 1 Organic Baby Milk Formula is simple nutrition with natural properties that make it similar to breastmilk. Full of essential nutrients, such as vitamins C, A, D, B, and zinc to give your baby a healthy body and immune system and lactose as the main carbohydrate for healthy energy.

This European baby formula nourishes your baby as they grow with zero sugars, GMO ingredients, or chemicals - only 100% natural bioland certified ingredients.

For little ones that have tummy troubles or medical situations, it can be hard to tolerate some of the ingredients naturally found in cow's milk baby formulas.

The good news is for these little ones there are sensitive baby formulas that lend the extra support to aid in digestion and absorption.

Similac Sensitive Infant Formula is this brand's answer for babies that are fussy and gassy due to lactose sensitivities. This sensitive formula continues to tout support for brain and eye development but alarmingly uses corn syrup as the main ingredient, which is high on the glycemic index, and quickly increases blood sugar. This ingredient is well known to cause potential health problems in infants that can carry into adulthood.

Loulouka goat milk formula is A2 nutrition that is made from organic goat milk from the Swiss Alps. Designed with protein that generally forms a smaller, softer, and looser curd in the gut than cow milk formula, Loulouka goat’s milk formula is naturally easier to digest and absorb, getting rid of gassy tummies and colic caused by lactose sensitivity.

Thoughtfully made without soy, non-lactose sugars, palm oil or coconut oil, Loulouka goat milk formula is truly better for your sensitive baby and for the environment.

 Rich in natural vitamins and minerals, this European baby formula also has added prebiotic and folate, both which are incredibly important to overall health and well-being.

Similac Pro-Total Comfort™ Infant Formula is a non-organic formula that has the presence of HMOs to mimic breast milk and uses corn maltodextrin, a starch, as the main ingredient.

On closer inspection, families will not be happy to see that in an effort to help their little ones with better digestion, they sacrificed long term health by adding actual table sugar and soy oil.

HiPP Special Comfort Organic Baby Formula is designed for infants who experience flatulence, colic, constipation, and have a family history of common allergies.

HiPP decreases the lactose in this formula and the chance of milk and other allergies by using hydrolyzed proteins.

Hydrolyzed proteins are milk proteins split into smaller molecules, making this HiPP organic baby formula easier to digest.

It is important to point out that what this formula does not reduce is nutrition.

Containing vitamins, A & C to aid in a healthy immune system, vitamin D blends in to support calcium absorption and bone health, and Omega-3s and omega-6s LCPs (DHA 7 ARA) mix in to yield the same polyunsaturated fatty acids that are naturally occurring in breastmilk.

Similac® for Spit-Up, Easy-to-Digest Infant Formula has been clinically shown to reduce spit-up frequency by about 50%. This easy-to-digest formula is manufactured for lactose sensitivity and reflux.

We think you will agree when we say this is not suitable for most babies as the main ingredients are corn syrup, starch, sugar, and soy oil. This formula may help short term but can cause long term health concerns such as obesity and diabetes.

HiPP Anti-Reflux Organic Baby Formula helps reduce acid reflux and spit up in infants. Made with all-natural, organic ingredients that soothe digestion and support healthy growth and development. This European baby formula contains organic locust bean gum, which makes the formula creamier and easier for babies to digest and reduces the chance of spit-ups.

As with all HiPP formulas, the main carbohydrate is lactose and is followed by vitamin D for better calcium absorption and bone strength, Vitamin A and C for a healthy immune system, and Omega-3 and 6 LCPs (DHA and ARA) for brain development.

Similac® Alimentum® Hypoallergenic Infant Formula is for little ones that have a family history of food allergies or colic. Mostly water (87%), sugar, and starch - this formula again tries to help parents with inferior ingredients that are less nutritious.

HiPP HA Combiotic Hypoallergenic Organic Infant Formula provides all the essential nutrients for babies prone to allergies. The protein used in HiPP HA formula milk is extensively hydrolyzed and subjected to ultrafiltration and is proven in studies for allergy prevention.

From the first ingredient, HiPP HA supports even the most sensitive babies with essential non-synthetic vitamins and minerals, DHA and ARA for brain development, and probiotics and prebiotics to support healthy gut flora to further aid in soothing upset stomachs and improving digestion.

A2 milk is a variety of cows' milk that mostly lacks a form of β-casein proteins called A1, and instead has mostly the A2 form.

A2 formula has several health benefits and is easier for people with milk intolerance and milk allergies to digest.

Similac Organic with A2 Milk Infant Formula is the only organic infant formula in the US made with A2 milk that is non-GMO and has no artificial growth hormones or palm olein oil.

The formula is the only A2 alternative in the Similac line and once again includes soy as one of the top ingredients.

Holle Organic A2 Baby Formula is Demeter Certified by the largest certification and most prestigious organization for biodynamic farming.

Many families find that babies who may experience discomfort, inflammation, and digestive issues benefit from a simple switch to a Holle A2 cow’s milk baby formula.

As with all Holle baby formulas, families will never see preservatives, soy, sugar, maltodextrin, or GMOs used.

Similac® Soy Isomil® Infant Formula is a soy-based formula. The main ingredients are soy, soy oil, and non-lactose-based sugar. This American baby formula is marketed for milk intolerance or sensitivities.

Soy in daily use has been linked with a number of health worries that impact your child today and in the future.

This formula also contains non lactose sugar, but it does have prebiotics and vitamins that support eye and brain development.

Jovie Goat Milk Baby Formula sets the bar above the standard in the American baby formula industry, by using organic goats’ milk as their number one ingredient.

This goat milk baby formula is specially designed for little one’s with sensitive tummies. Providing critical nutrients similar to breast milk, Jovie goat’s milk formula is a great alternative to harmful soy formulas.

European baby formulas are known worldwide for pure, clean organic nutrients that parents appreciate and babies love. With the biggest diversity in infant nutrition, My Organic Company is confident you will find the perfect baby formula to fit your littles one's developmental and digestive needs.

Say good-bye to over-the-counter American baby formulas that are filled with harsh chemical and toxic ingredients and make the switch to baby formulas that support your little one today and in the future.