Organic baby formulas are similar to standard milk-based formulas, but are generally produced with organic ingredients. “It's really the same as the families that choose to have organic foods and fruits and vegetables. It's really a personal choice,” says Dr. Feeley.
Organic formulas are often higher in cost than non-organic formulas though, notes Dr. Abelowitz, so if the bigger price tag sounds inhibiting, don’t stress. “When you really study the outcomes of those children that were [organic versus non-organic], both short and long term, the benefits are quite slim,” he says. “They're still there; they're quite slim — slim enough for us to say if economy or finances is a factor, then it doesn't justify doing it.”