Seed oils in baby formula?

That’s a fact. But here’s what’s not: that all seed oils are the same. Let’s break it down.

100% of baby formulas in the US contain seed oils.

Because 50% of a baby's calories need to come from fat, and cow's milk alone is not enough, every baby formula includes seed oils to achieve a comprehensive fat profile (which is essential for baby’s brain development and growth). Thanks to our organic, grass-fed whole milk, we can use fewer seed oils, but we are still required to include them.

Avocado and olive oil are not currently considered safe for use in baby formula.

While we love avocado and olive oil on our salads, they’re not yet approved for use for baby formula. You’ll find them in some toddler formulas because they have different nutritional needs—but we stick to what’s safe and approved for babies (which is why you’ll also find coconut oil in ByHeart!).

Our seed oils are safe, necessary, and rigorously tested.

We source only organic, non-GMO oils from trusted suppliers. Our expeller-press method extracts oil without chemical solvents, followed by a low-heat process that avoids petroleum-based hexane extraction—protecting nutrient-quality and the planet.

Not all seed oils are created equal.

We craft our seed oil blend with organic, non-GMO rapeseed, and sunflower oils. They both include oleic acid, one of breast milk's most prevalent fatty acids, essential for a baby's development. Sunflower oil adds linoleic acid, another key fatty acid, while rapeseed oil maintains a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio for a strong, well-regulated immune system.

We’re working to crack the code on breast milk—one ingredient at a time.

From our closest-to-breast-milk patented protein blend to our organic, grass-fed whole milk—we’re here to get as close as we can to nature’s gold standard.

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