Cons of Using Baby Formula

While there are some pros of using baby formula, there are a lot of cons, too. Infants who are formula-fed may have a higher risk of developing allergies, asthma, and eczema. In fact, one study found that infants who were breastfed for at least six months had lower rates of food allergies than those who were not. Many babies have cow milk protein allergy. 8-14% of infants also react to soy. Children with allergic proctocolitis have a chance of at least 25-60% to react to soy. Formula-fed infants may be more likely to develop diabetes, obesity, and heart disease in adulthood. This can occur as a result of overfeeding through baby formulas. When breastfeeding, infants can suck as much milk as they want. However, that’s not the case with baby formulas. Babies consuming a formula diet have been shown to have higher incidences of asthma when compared to their breastfed counterparts. The allergies caused by baby formula can lead to long-term asthma. While affordability was one of the pros of baby formulas until now, the cost is rising. There’s a shortage of baby formulas nationwide. This has led to an increase in cost by 18% in a single year.