Soy Baby Blues

While most American women realize that breastfeeding is best for their baby, lifestyle choices and job realities can dictate the use of formula instead. When your baby is allergic to cow's milk formula (or you're a dairy-eschewing vegetarian) , it can be a relief to find there's a widely available alternative: soy-based powders and liquids.

Soy formula, used for centuries in Asia, but only since 1909 in the west, has become enormously popular, capturing 25 percent of the formula market. Soy's good reputation makes it the healthy choice, right? Unfortunately, it's not that simple. Research on thyroid and reproductive disorders, as well as rising concerns over genetically engineered (GE) soybeans, suggest soy-based infant formula could be setting up your baby for a triple whammy.

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