While we all agree that breast milk is best, there are still plenty of good reasons to feed a baby formula instead of or in conjunction with breast milk. If you are on the fence about whether you should add a formula into your baby’s diet, consider the following benefits for doing so: • Tracking your baby’s food intake is much easier with formula. Download your favorite baby tracking app or grab a baby tracker journal and jot down the ounces your little one had for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. With a bottle and a measuring scoop, there’s no more wondering what they ate or if it was enough. • Feeding your baby is no longer the sole responsibility of the mom. With formula and a bottle on hand, everyone in the family is welcome to enjoy feeding their favorite little one, and mom can get some much-needed rest. • Meals are further apart, and naptimes can last much longer. The formula takes longer to digest than breast milk, so babies who get a bottle before bed tend to stay asleep longer. This gives their parents some free time for themselves.