7 Best Organic Baby Formula Brands, According to Dietitians and Parents

Made without the use of GMOs, synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, this USDA certified organic formula includes the highest DHA in the U.S. (20mg/100kcal) which is an essential nutrient to support developing babies' brains. Our registered dietitians appreciate that like popular European formulas, Bobbie uses lactose as the only source of carbohydrates and meets the EU standards for DHA and iron. You'll pay a premium for the product, but the quality is undeniable — their pasture-raised dairy comes from a cooperative of small family farms across the U.S., and their lactose and whey are sourced from small organic American farms. Plus, it is free from palm oil, corn syrup, maltodextrin and soy allergens.

Notably, this formula is a recipient of the Clean Label Purity award, which means it was tested for hundreds of contaminants, heavy metals and more and meets high quality standards. Bobbie also shared with Good Housekeeping that their formula undergoes more than 2,000 quality checks to ensure ingredients, processing and the finished product are safe and nutritious for babies. The brand also just released a new Organic Gentle option that meets all FDA requirements and several EU benchmark guidelines too.

One mom raved about the product, saying that her daughter has "done so well with it" and it was the perfect transition for her as she weaned from exclusive breastfeeding at three months. "My baby's reflux significantly improved on Bobbie," another parent said, adding that they loved the subscription component which eliminates the hassle of having to find formula at the store. You can also purchase Bobbie at Target nationwide, but it isn't available at other major retailers.

Walmart's store brand formula line, Parent's Choice, offers an organic option that is affordable and decent quality. The cows are fed organic grain, hay and grass grown without prohibited synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, according to the brand.

Our experts like that the formula is also a good source of DHA, lutein and vitamin E, all to support baby's brain and eye development. Plus, it contains an additional 25 different vitamins and minerals. But some parents will want to take note that the formula does contain some controversial ingredients such as corn syrup solids, maltodextrin and palm oil.

One parent shared with us that they switched to this budget-friendly option to cut costs, and found it to be just as great quality as their previous big-name organic formula they were using. Although this option is only available at Walmart, it can be purchased in-store or online.

If you're looking for a high-quality European formula in the U.S., look no further than Kendamil. The brand has been around for over 60 years and their formula is fully compliant with the FDA's nutrition standards. Parents will appreciate that the formula is free from palm oil, corn syrup, maltodextrin and most notably soy, which can be hard to find in the current formula offerings.

You'll notice that the formula utilizes whole milk as a fat source, which the brand claims is a more natural fat source for babies and allows them to reduce the amount of vegetable oils in the formulation. They also source their omega-3 (DHA) from marine algae which keeps the product vegetarian.

Our experts highlight that Kendamil was among the first international suppliers approved by the U.S. administration as part of Operation Fly Formula during the infant formula shortage. It's now available nationwide at Target, Walmart and Kroger. Parents we spoke to that switched to Kendamil during the shortage ended up sticking with the brand moving forward since they were so impressed by the quality. It's not the most expensive option on our list but the price per ounce is substantial. If you're looking for a more affordable Kendamil option, their traditional infant formula is still exceptional quality for less.

The Australian-made brand is known for their high-quality goat milk and organic grass-fed cow infant formulas. Their products meet the FDA requirements for an iron-fortified formula and all of the offerings are free from corn syrup, maltodextrin and growth hormones and are made with full-fat milk. This option is suitable up to six months, but the level 2 version of this formula is suitable from six months to one year.

Our experts point out that this pick has also earned a Clean Label Purity Award, meaning it has been tested for chemicals of concern and industrial and environmental toxins and contaminants like heavy metals and pesticide residues. Bubs was also one of the trusted brands that came to the rescue during the infant formula shortage last year as part of the Operation Fly Formula mission, and is now widely available nationwide.

One parent shared with us that Bubs organic formula relieved their little one's constipation and gas, and another mother told us that she was pleased to find this high-quality formula when she had to start supplementing with formula due to a low breastmilk supply. But some parents may want to note that the formula does contain soy, especially if their child has an allergy.

Happy Baby Organic offers three different types of 100% USDA Organic formulas that are all modeled after breastmilk. Both their stage 1 (0 to 12 months) and stage 2 (6 to 12 months) formulas have lactose as the primary ingredient and are free from corn syrup solids and maltodextrin. The difference between the two stages is that the stage 2 formula features higher levels of key vitamins and minerals to support your growing baby. There is also a sensitive variety that has 75% reduced lactose for fussiness and gas due to lactose sensitivity.

Our registered dietitians point out that the formula has DHA and prebiotics at levels found in human milk. DHA, specifically, can help support brain and eye development, and dual prebiotics GOS and FOS help support digestive health which can result in softer and more regular stools. A parent from our panel said that they found this formula easy to digest for their infant and also noted that the container itself can be easily opened with one hand (something parents know is vital when you're holding your little one in the other arm). But take note that the formulation does contain palm oil and soy, which some parents may prefer to avoid, and is quite expensive.

Both the stage 1 and stage 2 formulas from Happy Family Organic have received the Clean Label Project Purity Award, meaning they have been rigorously tested for contaminants, heavy metals and other compounds of concern. Our experts also verified the product's USDA Organic certification as well as OU-D Kosher documentation. Happy Family Organics shared with Good Housekeeping that their infant formula products are rigorously tested for safety and quality, and we appreciate that the product is widely available nationwide.

Not only is this infant formula from Baby's Only modeled after breastmilk, but it features organic milk that contains predominately A1 protein which is suggested to ease stomach discomfort and support digestion. The organic milk used in this formula is sourced from family farms who follow rigorous standards.

Our registered dietitians appreciate that the formula is moderately priced for an organic formula yet high quality and free from corn syrup and palm olein oil. The product does contain soy, which some parents may want to avoid due to allergies. We also point out a growth monitoring study of infants in the first four months of life sponsored by the company. Over 200 infants participated and were fed Baby's Only Organic Infant Formula or a commercial infant formula. The study found that infants fed the Baby's Only formula grew as well as the commercial infant formula and grew similarly to breastfed infants.

This Baby's Only product and multiple of the brands formula products have received the Clean Label Project Purity Award, meaning they have been tested for hundreds of contaminants, heavy metals and other compounds of concern. The brand is dedicated to high quality standards and says that each production of baby formula is tested for heavy metals, salmonella and cronobacter sakazakii.

Earth's Best line of infant formulas includes dairy and sensitivity options, which both meet the U.S. FDA's nutritional requirements and regulations, and are USDA National Organic Program Approved, non-GMO and kosher. The formulas contain no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives and meet all FDA requirements for infant nutrition. However, it does contain palm oil and soy which some parents may prefer to avoid. This one, in particular, is fortified with iron, DHA and ARA and contains lutein for eye health and prebiotic fiber for digestion too.

Our registered dietitians point out that Earth's Best formulas are made without potentially harmful pesticides and produced with milk from cows that are humanely raised and not treated with antibiotics or growth hormones. "Once we started using Earth’s Best, we no longer had to use gas drops like we did with his previous formula," one mother from our panel said, who switched to Earth's Best during the formula shortage and stuck with it since it is so widely available.

Earth's Best shared with Good Housekeeping that they maintain rigorous internal standards and testing procedures to ensure their products meet the current national and international food guidelines. They work collaboratively with suppliers and associations from the food sector to continuously refine and improve upon the standards to ensure their products exceed safety and nutrition standards — including reducing the levels of heavy metals that occur naturally in soil and water.