| What is "clinically tested"? | Clinically tested means the ingredients, such as DHA, prebiotics and MFGM components, have gone through evaluation in controlled clinical trials, ensuring their safety, effectiveness, and intended benefits. Enspire Optimum is proud to have clinically tested ingredients that you can trust. |
| What is lactoferrin? | Lactoferrin is a key protein also found in breast milk and colostrum, and helps support baby’s immune system. |
| Closest to breast milk, how? | Enfamil Optimum is thoughtfully formulated after the gold standard of breast milk as the 1st leading formula with lactoferrin*, also found in breast milk and colostrum. It has an exclusive HuMO6 Premium Immune Blend, with 2 HMOs structurally identical to those in breast milk, and essential vitamins and minerals. |
| What is HuMO6? | Enfamil Optimum has a premium blend of immune supporting ingredients; 2’-FL & LNnT HMO (2’-Fucosyllactose & Lacto-N-neotetraose Human Milk Oligosaccharide not from human milk), Vit C & E, Selenium, and Zinc from whey protein concentrate. Our exclusive HuMO6 blend is designed to support tiny immune systems. |
| What are HMOs? | Human Milk Oligosaccharides, which are complex sugars naturally found in breast milk. 2'-FL HMO stands for 2'-Fucosyllactose and LNnT stands for Lacto-N-neotetraose. These two HMOs are a special kind of sugar also found in human breast milk. They're like a special treat for the good bacteria in a baby's tummy. They help the good bacteria grow, supporting a healthy tummy, immune system, and digestion! |
| What is MFGM? | MFGM (Milk Fat Globule Membrane) is a component found in breast milk that supports cognitive development. Enfamil Optimum includes bovine MFGM components to help support your baby’s brain growth. |
| How is Optimum different? | Enfamil Optimum is our most advanced formula, with clinically tested nutrition like lactoferrin, MFGM components, and dual HMOs. It’s our closest formula to breast milk. |
| What age is Optimum for? | It’s designed for infants from birth through 12 months of age. |
| Is Optimum a gentle formula? | Enfamil Optimum Gentlease has prebiotics and easy-to-digest proteins to help support a healthy gut and designed to reduce fussiness or gas in many infants. |
| Is there added table sugar? | No. Enfamil Optimum does not contain added table sugars like sucrose. It uses lactose—the same primary carbohydrate found in breast milk.*[Use the same footnote as on pac] |
| Is Enfamil Optimum non-GMO? | Enfamil Optimum is made with ingredients that have not been genetically engineered. |
| Brain development support? | Enfamil Optimum has DHA and MFGM components—two key nutrients also in breast milk that support your baby’s cognitive development and brain growth. |
| Can I switch to Optimum? | Yes. You can switch to Enfamil Optimum from another formula. If your baby has dietary sensitivities or medical concerns, it’s best to consult your pediatrician first. |
| Safe for babies w/ allergies? | Enfamil Optimum is not a hypoallergenic formula. If your baby has a diagnosed cow’s milk allergy, talk to your pediatrician about specialized formulas like Nutramigen. |