If your baby’s tummy has been extra fussy, this switch may be worth a closer look.
Enfamil Gentlease is an infant formula made for gassy and fussy babies. It’s a milk-based formula that has a unique carbohydrate blend and easy-to-digest proteins, which makes Gentlease a gentle formula for your baby’s digestive system.
It’s just one part of Enfamil’s sensitive formula lineup, which is designed with your baby’s comfort in mind.
Parents usually switch to Gentlease formula when their baby seems uncomfortable, and they want to try a formula made for more sensitive digestion. Gas and fussiness are two of the biggest reasons families start looking into this option.
Gentlease baby formula may also be a good choice if you think the baby may have a sensitivity to standard formula.
It’s totally normal for there to be an adjustment period when switching formula! Some babies adjust quickly, while others need a few days to settle into their new routine.
Here are some of the changes you might notice as baby gets used to Enfamil Gentlease formula:1
You might be wondering—does switching formula help with gas? That’s hard to answer. In some cases, babies see great improvement. But in others, it can take time. It can take a little patience to see whether Gentlease is the right fit.
Gentlease is designed with features that may support easy digestion and feeding tolerance. Enfamil uses evidence-based nutrition to make sure Gentlease and all other formulas are nutritionally complete for little ones.
Gentlease is designed to have easy-to-digest proteins. For babies who seem uncomfortable after feeds, that gentle approach may help support a smoother feeding experience.
Is Enfamil Gentlease formula lactose-free? Not entirely, but it does have a unique carbohydrate blend to help support digestive comfort.
Gentlease is nutritionally complete, which means it is made to provide the nutrition and ingredients babies need while also supporting sensitive stomachs. It also has DHA, which supports healthy brain development as your baby grows.2
Want to compare Enfamil Gentlease vs Enfamil NeuroPro Gentlease vs. Enfamil Optimum Gentlease? Here’s a table that covers the main differences:
| Enfamil Gentlease | Enfamil NeuroPro Gentlease | Enfamil Optimum Gentlease | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert-Recommended DHA for brain development |  | | |
| Gentle, Easy-to-Digest Proteins designed to help reduce fussiness, crying, gas & spit-up in 24 hours* | | | |
| MFGM Components composed of proteins and fat from Whey Protein Concentrate | | | |
| Exclusive HuMO6® Premium Immune & Gentle Blend with 2'-FL HMO (Human Milk Oligosaccharide)† for Immune Health | | | |
| Lactoferrin for Immune Support—a key protein also found in breast milk & colostrum | | ||
| LnNT‡ an HMO that helps support immune health and is also found in breast milk | |
*Studied before the addition of 2'-FL and LnNT
†2'-Fucosyllactose and Lacto-N-neotetraose Human Milk Oligosaccharides. Not from human milk
‡Has 20% the lactose of a full-lactose routine milk-based formula
To sum up, all three Gentlease formulas provide gentle nutrition designed to address gas and fussiness.
The primary difference between regular Gentlease and NeuroPro Gentlease is that NeuroPro Gentlease includes additional brain-supporting components, including milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), along with a prebiotic blend to help ease stooling discomfort. Optimum Gentlease also contains MFGM and adds lactoferrin for immune support.
If you’re considering switching among Gentlease, NeuroPro Gentlease, and Optimum Gentlease, your pediatrician can help you decide which may better fit your baby’s needs.
The most common indicators that Enfamil Gentlease formula may be worth asking about include:
Before switching formulas, develop a game plan with your pediatrician. They may suggest a gradual introduction by mixing Gentlease with their current formula, or they might greenlight you to try it right away. While many babies have no issues switching formulas, it’s also not uncommon for babies to take 3 to 5 days to become used to a new formula.
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