Gerber Good Start unveils probiotic formula line

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Gerber has announced a line of infant formulas with probiotics, making it the only brand to offer probiotics in all milk-based powder formulas.

Nestlé S.A, the parent company of Gerber, says it has conducted research to determine how probiotics, good bacteria of the type commonly found in breastmilk,  may provide support to the development of a healthy digestive and immune system in babies and young children. Based on this research and after assuring their safety, Gerber has made probiotics a key ingredient in all Gerber Good Start milk-based powder formulas.

"As a mom, I understand how important it is for my baby to be comfortable and I love Gerber's commitment to providing comfort to babies," said Kristen Finn, RD, DCN, a clinical scientist at Gerber. "Whether breastfeeding or transitioning to formula, I always try to make sure that my children are getting probiotics on a daily basis. Gerber has made it easy for moms to choose a formula with probiotics regardless of which milk-based powder formula they choose." 

In addition to offering probiotics in all its milk-based powders, all Gerber Good Start formulas are made without genetically engineered ingredients (GMOs).