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How to Make Your Infant Formula Even Better
By Todd N. Thompson MS, PT

Recently, it was discovered that breast fed babies are developmental advanced to babies that are formula fed (PEDIATRICS Vol. 101 No. 1 January 1998 ). This article, entitled "Breastfeeding and Later Cognitive and Academic Outcomes" by Horwood and Fergusson (New Zealand), reported that in an 18 year longitudinal study of over 1,000 children, those who were breast fed as infants had both better intelligence and greater academic achievement than those who were infant formula fed children.

Breast fed babies are also less likely to get a cold or flu, rarely get colic, and are more resistant to skin irritations. The reason for this is simple - breast milk contains important nutrients and co-factors not present in infant formula.

The most crucial period for breast feeding your infant is during the first 3-4 months. Mounting evidence would suggest the first 9-12 months for optimal health and cognitive development (PEDIATRICS Vol. 101 No. 1 January 1998). Some working mothers find it very difficult to maintain a strict breast feeding schedule while juggling their job responsibilities -- this was the case for my wife Jodi. As stress mounts, breast milk production decreases, and eventually formula feeding may become necessary to meet the intake requirements of a fast developing infant.

The composition of breast milk is very complex and virtually impossible to duplicate. Infant formula manufacturers do the best they can to make formula nutritious, but they fall short in many ways. Fortifying infant can be accomplished quite easily. Please remember, however, that breast feeding is the best option for your infant and should be continued as long as possible - 3-4 months minimum, 9-12 month optimum. The following is one option for enhancing infant formula. Is this option better than breast feeding - NO WAY!! It is better than formula alone for those mothers who can not maintain the breast feeding schedule, MOST DEFINITELY in our opinion!
Supplementing with superfoods is one option for fortifying infant formula - and the results glow is the eyes of Joshua Neal Thompson, our son.
Let us teach you how to create the best infant formula possible, using:

Spirulina Nanoclusters®

FirstFood™ - Colostrum

Eye-Q™ - DHA - Omega 3 essential fatty acid

Digestion-Formula - Food enzymes

HydraCel®

Directions:
In a 2 lb. can of Enfamil powder (any powder formula will do - they all require fortification to be of benefit to your child) add 10 capsules of Spirulina Nanoclusters® , 10 capsules of FirstFood™ - Colostrum, and 10 capsules of Digestion-Formula . Once added, place lid back on container and shake can vigorously for 5 minutes - to mix contents thoroughly.
You may need to divide contents equally into separate containers to achieve an even blend of nutrients. Yes, the color of the powder formula will change from cream to a very light shade of green.

Now you can prepare formula as usual. We use spring water with HydraCel® added, and once a day we squeeze one gel cap of Eye-Q™ - DHA into his prepared formula bottle.

Joshua is exceptionally healthy, never has colic, and has slept through the night since he was 3 months old. If you would like to speak with us about adding superfoods to your infant's formula, please call us at: (888)480-2901 Chuck Martin
 
 

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