A first for US infant formula: Little Spoon publishes batch-level testing results
Little Spoon may have just raised the bar on what parents should expect from infant formula companies.The premium baby food brand, which serves everything from nutritious whole-food meals to teething snacks and stage-based starter foods, unveiled its Organic Whole Milk Infant Formula back in March.Little Spoon has taken a meticulous approach to every step of the process, aiming to design an infant formula that not only meets regulatory standards but more closely reflects the composition of breast milk.And, in true Little Spoon fashion, the formula is already dual-certified EU and USDA organic and independently tested for quality, purity and safety.A single can starts at $30, with options to save up to an additional 10% with a subscription.
New customers can also take advantage of a free two-can trial while supplies last.The foundation of Little Spoon’s formula is whole milk, sourced from grass-fed New Zealand cows.That choice was intentional; New Zealand’s cows graze up to three times longer and consume significantly more grass than typical cows in the U.S., and the land’s unique climate, clean conditions and nutrient-rich soil produce lush pastures that help them thrive.The whole milk provides a solid foundation, including milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) components, that allows for fewer added oils to achieve a fatty acid profile that is closer to breast milk.Little Spoon adds all five nucleotides that are naturally present in breast milk.
Nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA and RNA, help support infant growth and development.Cow’s milk contains lower levels of these compounds than human milk, so some formula-fed infants are missing out on these key nutrients.The formula also includes prebiotic fiber to support infants’ gut microbiome, which in turn helps to support the immune system.Little Spoon also incorporates DHA and ARA at levels consistent with breast milk averages, as well as L-Carnitine, an amino acid that helps the body convert fat into ...