Enfamil
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Enfamil is a brand of infant formula
made by Mead Johnson
. Since 1972, the rabbit character appearing on the packaging is Beatrix Potter
's Peter Rabbit
.
Enfamil is a product name associated with formulas for babies.
, which was founded in 1905 in New Jersey by Edward Mead Johnson
and relocated to Indiana in 1915. Enfamil R was Mead Johnson
’s first routine infant formula designed to be a nutritional formula based on the pattern of human milk
. Since then, Mead Johnson
has produced a broad variation of Enfamil Products.
Enfamil R Restfull- helps infants feel full longer
Enfamil R Gentlease R- reduces fussiness and gas
Enfamil A. R.- reduces frequent spit up
Nutramigen R with Enflora LGG- manages colic quickly, often within 48 hours
Enfamil R Prosobee- soy-based, milk-free formula
Enfamil R EnfaCare- for premature infants or infants with low birth weight
Enfamil R Premature- for premature infants or infants with low birth weight
Enfamil R Human Milk Fortifier- fortifies breast milk with extra proteins and nutrients
Pregestimil R- for infants who have trouble absorbing fat
Nutramigen R AA- for infants with severe cow milk protein allergy
or multiple food protein allergies
Enfamil R D-Vi-Sol Drops- supplemental Vitamin D drops for breastfed infants
Enfamil R Tri-Vi-Sol With Iron Drops- source of Vitamins A, C, and D, for breastfed infants
Enfamil R Enfalyte- replaces electrolytes and water
Enfamil R Poly-Vi-Sol With Iron Drops- provides essential vitamins during growth spurts and transitions to solid
Enfamil R Fer-In-Sol Drops- supplemental Iron
Enfagrow Soy Next Step- soy based formula for children age 9–24 months
Enfagrow Pemium Next Step- an alternative to whole milk for toddlers
According to Mead Johnson, availability of these products varies by country.
While many of the ingredients in Enfamil meet with considerable approval, a growing number of watch groups point to ingredients that might not be safe. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, test results have shown that traces of cyanuric acid
have been found in Enfamil Lipil With Iron , and traces of melamine
have been found in Enfamil products as well, however, the products still are approved by the FDA due to small consumption levels, being considered tolerable.
Infant formula
Infant formula is a manufactured food designed and marketed for feeding to babies and infants under 12 months of age, usually prepared for bottle-feeding or cup-feeding from powder or liquid . The U.S...
made by Mead Johnson
Mead Johnson
Mead Johnson & Company is a company which was majority owned by Bristol-Myers Squibb after an acquisition in 1967, but was spun off in 2009 as an independent firm. Mead Johnson is a major manufacturer of infant formula both domestically and globally with its flagship product Enfamil...
. Since 1972, the rabbit character appearing on the packaging is Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter
Helen Beatrix Potter was an English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist best known for her imaginative children’s books featuring animals such as those in The Tale of Peter Rabbit which celebrated the British landscape and country life.Born into a privileged Unitarian...
's Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit is a fictional anthropomorphic character in various children's stories by Beatrix Potter. He first appeared in The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902, and subsequently in five more books between 1904 and 1912. Spinoff merchandise includes dishes, wallpaper, and dolls...
.
Enfamil is a product name associated with formulas for babies.
History
This baby formula brand began in the late 1950s and is owned by Mead JohnsonMead Johnson
Mead Johnson & Company is a company which was majority owned by Bristol-Myers Squibb after an acquisition in 1967, but was spun off in 2009 as an independent firm. Mead Johnson is a major manufacturer of infant formula both domestically and globally with its flagship product Enfamil...
, which was founded in 1905 in New Jersey by Edward Mead Johnson
Edward Mead Johnson
Edward Mead Johnson was an American businessman and one of the co-founders of Johnson & Johnson. In 1886, Edward Mead Johnson abandoned a career in law and joined his two brothers Robert Wood Johnson I, and James Wood Johnson to found Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick, New Jersey...
and relocated to Indiana in 1915. Enfamil R was Mead Johnson
Mead Johnson
Mead Johnson & Company is a company which was majority owned by Bristol-Myers Squibb after an acquisition in 1967, but was spun off in 2009 as an independent firm. Mead Johnson is a major manufacturer of infant formula both domestically and globally with its flagship product Enfamil...
’s first routine infant formula designed to be a nutritional formula based on the pattern of human milk
Milk
Milk is a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals before they are able to digest other types of food. Early-lactation milk contains colostrum, which carries the mother's antibodies to the baby and can reduce the risk of many...
. Since then, Mead Johnson
Mead Johnson
Mead Johnson & Company is a company which was majority owned by Bristol-Myers Squibb after an acquisition in 1967, but was spun off in 2009 as an independent firm. Mead Johnson is a major manufacturer of infant formula both domestically and globally with its flagship product Enfamil...
has produced a broad variation of Enfamil Products.
For infants 0-1 years
Enfamil R Premium- supports infants overall developmentEnfamil R Restfull- helps infants feel full longer
Enfamil R Gentlease R- reduces fussiness and gas
Enfamil A. R.- reduces frequent spit up
Nutramigen R with Enflora LGG- manages colic quickly, often within 48 hours
Enfamil R Prosobee- soy-based, milk-free formula
Enfamil R EnfaCare- for premature infants or infants with low birth weight
Enfamil R Premature- for premature infants or infants with low birth weight
Enfamil R Human Milk Fortifier- fortifies breast milk with extra proteins and nutrients
Pregestimil R- for infants who have trouble absorbing fat
Nutramigen R AA- for infants with severe cow milk protein allergy
Allergy
An Allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. Allergic reactions occur when a person's immune system reacts to normally harmless substances in the environment. A substance that causes a reaction is called an allergen. These reactions are acquired, predictable, and rapid...
or multiple food protein allergies
Enfamil R D-Vi-Sol Drops- supplemental Vitamin D drops for breastfed infants
Enfamil R Tri-Vi-Sol With Iron Drops- source of Vitamins A, C, and D, for breastfed infants
Enfamil R Enfalyte- replaces electrolytes and water
Enfamil R Poly-Vi-Sol With Iron Drops- provides essential vitamins during growth spurts and transitions to solid
Enfamil R Fer-In-Sol Drops- supplemental Iron
For toddlers 10-36 months
Enfagrow Gentlease R Next Step- same as Enfamil Gentlease, but with nutrition needed for toddlersEnfagrow Soy Next Step- soy based formula for children age 9–24 months
Enfagrow Pemium Next Step- an alternative to whole milk for toddlers
For toddlers 12-36 months
Enfagrow Premium Flavors- flavored nutrition for toddlersAccording to Mead Johnson, availability of these products varies by country.
Ingredients
The types of ingredients used in Enfamil R vary, based on the type of formula. The base of each formula may vary extensively, but Enfamil provides different formulae for different infants needs.While many of the ingredients in Enfamil meet with considerable approval, a growing number of watch groups point to ingredients that might not be safe. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, test results have shown that traces of cyanuric acid
Cyanuric acid
Cyanuric acid or 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triol is a chemical compound with the formula 3. Like many industrially useful chemicals, this triazine has many synonyms. This white, odorless solid finds use as a precursor or a component of bleaches, disinfectants, and herbicides...
have been found in Enfamil Lipil With Iron , and traces of melamine
Melamine
Melamine is an organic base and a trimer of cyanamide, with a 1,3,5-triazine skeleton. Like cyanamide, it contains 66% nitrogen by mass and, if mixed with resins, has fire retardant properties due to its release of nitrogen gas when burned or charred, and has several other industrial uses....
have been found in Enfamil products as well, however, the products still are approved by the FDA due to small consumption levels, being considered tolerable.