Shocking Sugar Content in Formula Milk

A recent global investigation has revealed that some formula milks contain double the sugar per serving than a glass of soda. This is a shocking finding, and it raises serious concerns about the health of babies.

Lack of Regulations

What is perhaps more shocking is that there are so few regulations in place to control the sugar content of formula milk. This means that parents are not being given the information they need to make informed decisions about the best way to feed their babies.

Health Risks of Sugar

We all know that too much sugar can be bad for our health. In babies, high sugar consumption can lead to a number of health problems, including:

• Tooth decay
• Poor diet
• Obesity

Breast Milk is Best

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants. Breast milk is naturally sweet, but it contains lactose, which is a type of sugar that is specifically designed for babies. Formula milk, on the other hand, contains added sugars, such as corn syrup, which are not found in breast milk.

What Can Parents Do?

If you are concerned about the sugar content of formula milk, there are a few things you can do:

• Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby.
• Read the labels of formula milk carefully and choose a product with a lower sugar content.
• Consider breast-feeding or supplementing with breast milk.

Does Baby Steps's Formula milk contain sugar?

Our milk is naturally sweet and does not contain additional sugar.