Ranking · Updated November 2026

The Best Formulas for Breastfed Babies (2026)

Supplementing doesn’t mean giving up breastfeeding. These formulas include ingredients modeled on breast milk — like HMOs, MFGM and whole milk fat — and are all on the FDA’s U.S. list.

By Granola Baby Editorial TeamUpdated 7 min read
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Parent combination feeding with a bottle
Kendamil Organic Infant FormulaOur score: 9.3/10
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Only formulas on the FDA’s U.S. list
Combo-feeding tips included
Recall-checked November 2026
You’re not alone

Combination feeding is the norm, not the exception

83.2%
of U.S. babies are breastfed at some point
Source: CDC Breastfeeding Report Card
19.2%
of breastfed babies get formula before they’re 2 days old
Source: CDC Breastfeeding Report Card
55.8%
still get some breast milk at 6 months
Source: CDC Breastfeeding Report Card
35.9%
are still breastfeeding at 12 months
Source: CDC Breastfeeding Report Card

The best formulas for breastfed babies at a glance

1
Kendamil Organic Infant Formula
Best overall
Kendamil Organic Infant Formula

Whole milk fat, MFGM and naturally occurring HMOs.

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2
Bobbie Organic Infant Formula
Best organic in our shop
Bobbie Organic Infant Formula

USDA organic, easy to reorder.

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3
Best for brain-building add-ins
Enfamil NeuroPro Infant

MFGM plus a 2’-FL HMO.

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4
Best HMO blend
Similac 360 Total Care

A blend of HMOs from a mainstream brand.

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5
Kabrita Goat Milk Infant Formula
Best goat milk option
Kabrita Goat Milk Infant Formula

A goat milk formula on the FDA list.

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1Best overall$39.99 per 28.2 oz can

1. Kendamil Organic Infant Formula

9.3/ 10Whole milkMFGMHMOs
Best for: Combo-feeding families who want a whole-milk formula

Kendamil’s first ingredient is organic whole milk, so a share of the fat comes from milk itself — including natural MFGM, a component also found in breast milk. Its GOS contains naturally occurring HMOs, and the whey-to-casein ratio is about 60:40. Many parents say its creamy taste makes it an easy switch for breastfed babies.

First ingredientOrganic whole milk
Whey : caseinAbout 60 : 40
PrebioticsGOS with naturally occurring HMOs
Palm oilNone

Pros

  • Closest fat profile to dairy milk of our picks
  • EU + USDA Organic
  • Palm-oil free

Cons

  • Not sold in our shop
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2Best organic in our shopSold by Granola Baby
Bobbie Organic Infant Formula
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2. Bobbie Organic Infant Formula

9.2/ 10USDA OrganicMade in the USA
Best for: Parents who want organic and easy reordering

Bobbie is a USDA-organic, lactose-based formula on the FDA’s U.S. list, and it’s stocked in the Granola Baby shop — handy when you’re supplementing on a schedule.

CertificationUSDA Organic
CarbohydrateLactose
Where to buyGranola Baby shop

Pros

  • Organic
  • Gentle version available

Cons

  • Pricier than store brands
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3Best for brain-building add-insFrom $37.99 per 20.7 oz tub

3. Enfamil NeuroPro Infant

8.8/ 10MFGM2’-FL HMODHA
Best for: Parents who want breast-milk-inspired add-ins in an easy-to-find formula

NeuroPro includes MFGM components, DHA, and a 2’-FL human milk oligosaccharide alongside GOS and PDX prebiotics. It’s available in powder, ready-to-use bottles and single-serve sticks — useful for occasional bottles.

Add-insMFGM, 2’-FL HMO, GOS, PDX, DHA
FormatsPowder, ready-to-use, sticks

Pros

  • Single-serve sticks for occasional bottles
  • Available everywhere

Cons

  • Not organic
  • Contains palm olein
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4Best HMO blend$$

4. Similac 360 Total Care

8.6/ 10HMO blendEasy to find
Best for: Parents who want multiple HMOs from a mainstream brand

Similac 360 Total Care includes a blend of HMOs and is on the FDA’s U.S. list. It’s sold in powder and ready-to-feed formats at most U.S. retailers.

Add-insHMO blend
FormatsPowder and ready-to-feed

Pros

  • Widely available
  • Ready-to-feed for outings

Cons

  • Not organic
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5Best goat milk optionSold by Granola Baby

5. Kabrita Goat Milk Infant Formula

8.5/ 10Goat milkGOS
Best for: Families who prefer a goat milk base

Kabrita is a goat milk infant formula on the FDA’s U.S. list with GOS prebiotics, DHA and ARA.

Milk baseGoat milk
Where to buyGranola Baby shop

Pros

  • Sold in our shop

Cons

  • Premium price
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Leche powdered breast milk pouring from a sachet into a bottle Not a formula: real breast milk

Want breast milk in the bottle, too?

Keep breast milk in the mix with It’s My Leche

Not ranked above because it isn’t a formula. It’s My Leche is 100% human donor breast milk, freeze-dried into sachets, and many combo-feeding families use it on days when pumped milk runs short.

  • 100% human donor breast milk, nothing added
  • Screened U.S. donors, pasteurized and third-party tested
  • Shelf-stable single-serve sachets, ready in seconds
$59.00It's My Leche
Read our review

A supplement, not a replacement for formula. Talk to your pediatrician before adding any new feeding product.

Tips for combination feeding

  • Protect your supply. If you want to keep breastfeeding, pump when your baby gets a bottle of formula.
  • Try paced bottle feeding. Hold the bottle more horizontally and pause often so baby controls the flow.
  • Use a slow-flow nipple so the bottle doesn’t become easier than the breast.
  • Never mix formula into breast milk to “stretch” it or change the water ratio. Prepare formula exactly as the label says.
Get support

A lactation consultant (IBCLC) can help you build a combo-feeding plan. Under the Affordable Care Act, most health plans must cover breastfeeding support and counseling.

Pumping too?
Pumping too?

See our ranking of the best breast pumps of 2026.

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Combo-feeding FAQs

Will supplementing hurt my milk supply?

Milk supply responds to demand. Pumping when your baby has formula, or nursing first, helps protect supply. A lactation consultant can help.

Can breast milk and formula go in the same bottle?

It’s generally recommended to prepare formula fully first, then offer breast milk and formula separately so nothing goes to waste. Ask your pediatrician about your situation.

Which formula is closest to breast milk?

No formula matches breast milk. Many add ingredients modeled on it — like HMOs, MFGM, DHA and whole milk fat — which is what our picks focus on.

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