Enfamil Lipil with Iron, DHA, and ARA Provides the Nutritional Value Your Baby Needs
Written: Apr 30 '06 (Updated May 31 '06)
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Pros: Easier to mix than others; Less gas
Cons: Cost, but coupons are available
The Bottom Line: This is a very good brand of infant baby formula that is almost as good as natural breast milk.
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| Bryan_Carey's Full Review: Enfamil Lipil With Iron |
Powdered baby formulas are generally similar in terms of preparation and the nutrients they offer and most parents tend to stick with one brand throughout their child’s infant years. I have used Similac Advanced Infant Formula more than any other, but I will sample a new brand when I get the chance. A new opportunity came for the first time a few weeks ago when I got a buy one get one free coupon for a different product- one I had always known about but never bothered to try. The brand I’m referring to is
Enfamil Lipil with Iron, an infant baby formula with DHA & ARA.
Basic Facts About This Product:
Enfamil Lipil with Iron is a baby formula designed for use during a baby’s first twelve months. This formula is sold in a large pre- mixed can or in a canister containing dry formula that must be mixed first with water.
The powdered variety of Enfamil Lipil with Iron is yellowish in color with very fine particles. Mixing the formula is accomplished by measuring the powder using the included scoop, combining with very warm water, and then shaking vigorously until all of the powder is dissolved. The small scoop included inside each canister holds 8.5 grams and one unpacked scoop is good for producing 2 oz. of mixed formula.
Besides being nutritionally balanced for a baby’s good health, this formula also contains DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) and ARA (Arachidonic Acid). These two fatty acids are found naturally in breast milk and they are important to the good health of a developing infant. Research has shown that these two ingredients are, among other things, essential building blocks to brain development.
Ingredients:
Enfamil Lipil with Iron is made with nonfat milk lactose, vegetable oil (palm olein, soy, coconut, and high oleic sunflower oils), whey protein from concentrate, mortierella alpine oil, crypthecodinium cohnii oil, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, vitamin E acetate, vitamin K1, thiamin hydrochloride, riboflavin, vitamin B6 hydrochloride, vitamin B12, niacinamide, folic acid, calcium pantothenate, biotin, ascorbic acid, choline chloride, inositol calcium phosphate, magnesium phosphate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, cupric sulfate, potassium chloride, potassium citrate, potassium hydroxide, sodium selenite, taurine, L- carnitine, and nucleotides (adenosine 5- monophosphate, cytidine 5- monophosphate, disodium guanosine 5- monophosphate, disodium uridine 5- monophosphate).
Nutritional Value:
Every five ounce serving of Enfamil Lipil with Iron contains the following nutritional values: 2.1 grams protein; 5.3 grams fat; 10.9 grams carbohydrates; 134 grams water; 860 mg linoleic acid; 300 IU Vitamin A; 60 IU Vitamin D; 2 IU Vitamin E; 8 mcg Vitamin K; 80 mcg Thiamin; 140 mcg Riboflavin; 60 mcg Vitamin B6; .3 mcg Vitamin B12; 1000 mcg Niacin; 16 mcg Folic Acid; 500 mcg Pantothenic Acid; 3 mcg Biotin; 12 mg Vitamin C; 12 mg Choline; 6 mg Inositol; 78 mg Calcium; 53 mg Phosphorus; 8 mg Magnesium; 1.8 mg Iron; 1 mg Zinc; 15 mcg Manganese; 75 mcg Copper; 10 mcg Iodine; 2.8 mcg Selenium; 27 mg Sodium; 108 mg Potassium; and 63 mg Chloride.
Final Thoughts:
Enfamil Lipil with Iron is one of the better infant baby formulas I have used during the past nine months since the birth of my baby girl. This powdered formula is manufactured by Mead Johnson and it was the first formula to be manufactured with the DHA and ARA fatty acids described above, making it a pioneer in its class.
I have used many different baby formulas and I have found only a few differences among them. I generally stick to formulas that include the DHA and ARA fatty acids because, well, it just seems like something valuable. Other than that, I am game to sample most any different brand. I tended to stick with Similac because of the endless flow of coupons that arrived in my mailbox for many months. But I recently received a coupon for free Enfamil Lipil with Iron and decided it was time to try something new.
With Enfamil Lipil, I noticed one difference right away. The powder itself seems to be more finely ground than other brands and I could tell a difference when I was scooping it out of the container. It seems to scoop more easily and it even feels lighter. Then, when combined with warm water, I noticed that it dissolves more quickly and left behind fewer lumps. The finished product seems milkier and smoother than other formulas.
These qualities made for a positive first impression. But what really mattered most was how my little girl would accept the formula and what effects, if any, the formula would have on her body. My baby is nearly nine months old now so her results and the results of a younger infant might be very different, but I noticed there was less gas with Enfamil Lipil formula- not just less spitting up, but fewer bubbles in the bottle. With many other formulas, I could visibly see the bubbles and I knew, once the liquid was consumed, it was only a matter of time until some of the consumed liquid came right back up my little one’s tiny esophagus. But with Enfamil Lipil with Iron, there is very little gas and almost no spitting up at all.
Another thing that concerned me was the reaction that could take place on the other end of my little girl’s body. I was most concerned that this new formula might cause constipation but instead, it seemed to have had the opposite effect. Her little diaper was loaded with a larger than normal amount of potty and even though it didn’t reach the point of diarrhea, it was still abundant. It wasn’t a real problem, since after one day her bowels were back to their old selves again. But it is still something to look out for if you make a switch in formulas.
Enfamil Lipil with Iron is priced very close to what other popular brands are priced. The powdered variety of Enfamil Lipil with Iron is sold in 12.9 oz. (366 g) and 25.7 oz. (730 g) containers. The cost for the smaller container is about $12 while the larger one sells for about $22. The smaller can contains enough powder to produce about 86 oz. of mixed formula. This works out to a fairly high price per ounce, but there is one way to save a little money on this product: By logging into the company web site, Enfamil.com, clicking on “programs and offers” and then registering for the Enfamil Family Beginnings Program. Once registered, Enfamil will send you valuable checks and other discounts that can easily cut your formula cost by 50 percent or more.
When comparing DHA and ARA fortified baby formulas, I have found only a few small differences between one brand and the next. Enfamil Lipil with Iron and DHA/ARA is like the other formulas, with a few minor differences that make it a little bit better than its competitors. The smoothness of the mixed formula and the easy scooping ability are two important differences. The absence of much gas is also an important difference. I have grown attached to brands like Similac Advanced, but Enfamil Lipil with Iron is a very good formula that I will likely buy again if I can get my hands on more discount offers. It contains these two important fatty acids along with all the nutrients a baby needs to develop to his/her fullest potential.
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Recommended:
Yes
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