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Frequent Answers & Questions
General Formula Questions
Formula Use & Storage Questions
Pediatric Drink Questions
Basic Formula FAQ
What is the difference between Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice milk-based and soy-based infant formulas?
The main differentiation between the milk-based and soy-based infant formulas
is the protein used in the formulas. The protein in milk-based formulas comes from
cow’s milk which has been heat treated, and the sugar or carbohydrate is lactose, unless the formula is specifically manufactured to be lactose-free. Soy-based formulas
are milk-free and lactose-free – the protein in these formulas comes from a soybean
source that is also easily digested. Sometimes babies suffer from lactose-intolerance
or a certain allergic reaction to milk-protein. If you suspect that this might be
the case with your baby, speak to your physician, and ask if he or she recommend
a soy-based formula or possibly an extensively hydrolyzed formula (formula in which
the protein has been predigested, decreasing the likelihood of a reaction). Soy-based
formulas are also an option for parents who seek a vegetarian-based diet for their
infant.
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What is the whey-to-casein ratio?
The whey-to-casein ratio for the milk-based formulas is 60/40. The soy based formulas do not contain casein or whey and derive their protein from soy sources.
Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice soy-based formulas are milk-free and lactose-free, and the protein in these formulas comes from a soybean source that is also easy for a baby to digest. If a baby exhibits signs of lactose intolerance or certain allergic reactions to milk protein, the physician may recommend a soy-based formula to help treat these conditions.
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Do Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice infant formulas contain cholesterol?
Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice milk-based formulas contain less than 1 mg of cholesterol, while Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice soy-based formulas do not contain any cholesterol.
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Do Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice infant formulas contain any egg products?
Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice infant formulas do not contain egg products.
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Are Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice infant formulas gluten-free?
Yes, Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice infant formulas are gluten-free.
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Do Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice infant formulas contain preservatives?
No, Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice infant formulas do not contain preservatives.
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Are private-brand baby formulas as good as national brand baby formulas?
Yes! Thanks to the Infant Formula Act which was passed in 1980, all formulas sold in the United States are required to be manufactured in accordance with the strict
nutritional requirements implemented and overseen by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for Infant Formula. Regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
the Infant Formula Act is a law, enforced by the FDA which ensures that all commercial formula meets strict nutritional standards and that procedures in manufacturing are of the highest quality and safety.
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Who can I talk to about the nutritional value of Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice infant formulas?
Our infant formula experts are ready to answer questions about the ingredients or nutritional value of Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice infant formulas. A toll-free consumer number, 1-800-272-5095, is on every can.
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Formula Use & Storage
Should I sterilize baby bottles and use boiled water when making baby formula?
Sterilization of the water and equipment used in preparing baby formula
is always a common recommendation, unless you have spoken to your health physician
and decided it is unnecessary. You should read all the label instructions before preparing HyVee Mother’s Choice formula, and always ensure that the practices and
utensils you use in preparing the formula are clean. It is important to mention
that the American Dietetic Association does not recommend preparing infant formula with boiling
hot water because of possible problems with the physical stability of the bay formula
(i.e. clumping or separation) and nutrient degradation.
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How should I warm baby formula?
We only recommend that customers warm baby formula using a warm water bath.
Bottles should be warmed in a pot of water heated on the stove. Never warm formula
in the microwave.
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Can I heat my baby’s formula in the microwave?
No. Microwaving causes “hot spots” and can therefore lead to serious burns.
Because baby formula would be heated unevenly if placed in a microwave, parts of
the formula that are heated extensively may have nutrient breakdown. Nutrients are
destroyed by high temperatures.
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How long can a bottle of baby formula remain unrefrigerated?
Baby formula that is removed from refrigeration should be used within two
hours or discarded. Because of possible bacterial contamination, baby formula remaining
in a bottle one hour after the start of feeding should also be discarded.
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Can unused baby formula be refrigerated?
No, once baby formula is warmed it cannot be put back in the refrigerator.
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Can powdered baby formula be frozen or stored in the refrigerator?
No. Moisture and bacteria from the refrigerator or freezer will get into
the powder. Powdered baby formula will not mix well with water and may even separate,
leaving an oily layer on top of the formula.
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How long can powdered baby formula be used after it has been opened?
Powdered baby formula can be used for one month after it has been opened.
After this time fats and oils oxidize. Please refer to the label for further clarification.
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Should I freeze ready-to-feed baby formula?
No, you should not freeze ready-to-feed baby formula because it will change
the composition of the product.
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Should I use a baby formula product beyond its expiration date?
No, all baby formula containers have “use by” or “use before” dates to
ensure that the consumer receives a wholesome, high-quality product. Baby formula
should not be bought or fed beyond the expiration date. After the expiration date,
some vitamin levels decrease and changes in physical properties, such as discoloration
and separation of fat, may occur. Any baby formula that is out-of-date at the time
of purchase should be returned to the store from which it was purchased for exchange
or reimbursement.
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How do I supplement baby formula feeding with breastfeeding?
A health-care professional should be contacted anytime you are switching
baby formulas or feeding methods because he or she is the expert who knows the special
needs of your baby.
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How long can I keep baby formula in the refrigerator?
Cans of commercially prepared baby formulas (ready-to-feed or concentrate)
may be safely stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours after opening.
According to the International Formula Council, baby formula that is prepared from
powder and placed in bottles for feeding should be refrigerated and used within
24 hours.
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Pediatric Drink
Does Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contain lactose?
No, Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink does not contain
lactose.
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Does Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contain galactose?
Yes, Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contains Galactose,
and therefore should not be used by children with galactosemia (the inability to
digest the sugar galactose).
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Does Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contain soy-based products?
Yes, Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contains soy oil
and soy lecithin. Children who are intolerant or allergic to soy should either not
use Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink or consult their health health-care
professional before using the product.
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Does Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contain any animal products?
Yes, Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contains protein
derived from cow’s milk
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Does Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contain MSG?
No, Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink does not contain
MSG.
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What is the source of protein in Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink?
Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contains the following
protein sources:
- Sodium caseinate (casein) 40%
- Calcium caseinate (casein) 33%
- Whey (cow’s milk) 27%
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What is the source of fat in Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink?
Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contains the following
fat sources:
- High oleic safflower oil: 50%
- Soy oil: 30%
- Fractionated Coconut Oil (Medium chain triglycerides (MCT)) : 20%
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What is the source of carbohydrates in Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional
Drink?
Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contains the following
carbohydrates:
- Sucrose: 70%
- Maltodextrin: 30%
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How much sugar is in each can of Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink?
Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contains 18.43 grams
of sugar per eight-ounce can.
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What is the caloric content of Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink?
Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contains approximately
29.6 calories per ounce; each can contains 237 calories.
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Does Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contain coconut oil?
Yes, 20% of the fat in Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink
comes from fractionated coconut oil (MCT).
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Does Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contain gluten?
No, Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink is gluten-free.
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How is the fat content (45%) broken-down in Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional
Drink?
The fat content in Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink is
broken-down in the following manner:
- 13% saturated fat
- 32% unsaturated fat
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Does Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contain trans fatty acids?
No, Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink does not contain
any trans fatty acids.
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Does the water used to make Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contain
fluoride?
No, the water used to make Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional
Drink does not contain fluoride.
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Does Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink contain any peanut products?
No, Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink is not formulated
with any peanut products (peanut protein or peanut oil ingredients).
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Is Hy-Vee Mother’s Choice Pediatric Nutritional Drink kosher?
Yes, Hy-vee Mother's Choice infant formulas are kosher and certified
by Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregation of America.
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