A soy formula is a milk-free formula. Its protein component comes from soybeans. Because a soy formula does not contain cow's milk, it is free of 2 ingredients that commonly cause feeding problems—cow's milk protein and lactose.

Because soy allergy is not common in children with food allergy, soy formulas are often chosen for babies with cow's milk allergy. The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes soy formulas as a safe and effective alternative for the majority of infants with milk protein sensitivity.

If your child is allergic to milk, your health care professional can tell you best whether soy formula is appropriate for your baby.

Soy formulas are also suitable for infants experiencing lactose intolerance or diarrhea. They may also be beneficial for colicky babies.

Soy formulas are also sometimes chosen by vegetarian parents because they do not contain animal products.

Soy formulas are suitable for infants with galactosemia, a rare disorder that makes them intolerant to one of the sugars that make up lactose.

The taste of soy formulas is generally well accepted by babies.

• Provides complete and balanced nutrition, including beta-carotene/mixed carotenoids, taurine, carnitine, and selenium.
  
  
• Contains high-quality soy protein isolate, a highly purified form of soy protein.
  
  
• Has a pleasing taste that baby accepts readily.

Wyeth's soy formula meets all of these requirements.