Walgreens Enfamil Neuropro Gentlease (2024)

FAQs

Why is there a shortage of Enfamil Gentlease baby formula? ›

HHSC has been informed by Mead Johnson, maker of Enfamil products, that Enfamil Gentlease, Enfamil A.R., and Enfamil Reguline may have limited availability in some retail stores due to severe damage to its distribution center in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, caused by a tornado on July 9, 2024.

Our Enfamil NeuroPro Gentlease has an easier-to-digest gentle protein blend, and 1/5 the lactose compared to Enfamil NeuroPro Infant, and our other full, milk-based infant formulas.

Oct 17, 2022

All of our infant formulas have undergone extensive quality tests and checks which meet or exceed standards set by U.S. FDA. All Enfamil, Nutramigen and PurAmino branded products continue to be safe to use and remain available.

By summer 2023, (June 28-Aug. 7) the number had decreased to 19.8%. This 14-point drop shows that the shortage had subsided as the pandemic emergency ended and formula became more accessible in stores.

comparable brands to Enfamil Gentlease may include Similac Pro-Total Comfort, Store Brand Gentle^®. For more details see our formula comparison guide.

When changing formulas, we usually suggest switching completely over to the new formula, but your baby's doctor is in the best position to guide you. A change in a baby's diet often needs an adjustment period.

The two formulas have different protein sources, which may affect your baby's comfort: Gentlease uses a partially hydrolyzed mix of 60% whey and 40% casein while the Pro-Total Comfort makes use of 100% whey protein that's been partially hydrolyzed. Dr.

How much is one scoop of Enfamil Gentlease? ›

One scoop (8.7g) has 44 Calories and displaces about 0.2 fl oz water. One gram has 5.1 Calories and displaces 0.77 mL fluid. One unpacked leveled household measuring cup has about 111 grams; one unpacked leveled Tablespoon has about 6.9 grams; one unpacked leveled teaspoon has about 2.3 grams.

Introducing new and improved Enfamil NeuroPro Gentlease, it now has a patented prebiotic fiber blend to help ease stooling discomfort and promote soft, frequent stooling. Our Gentlease formula is for gassy, fussy babies and is designed to ease fussiness, crying, gas and spit-up within 24 hours of use.

Canadian families experienced a limited supply of infant formula for several months in 2022 and 2023 due to considerable market disruptions following a four-month closure of the Abbott Nutrition manufacturing facility in Sturgis (Michigan, USA).

First, there is an acute shortage of many of the raw ingredients that are used to manufacture infant formulas (which are mostly derived from cow's milk). These shortages are the result of systemic supply chain problems that have resulted from the COVID pandemic.

Enfamil Gentlease is a 20 Cal/fl oz, milk-based infant formula designed to reduce fussiness, gas and crying. It has an easy-to-digest milk protein blend patterned after breast milk (whey and casein in a 60:40 ratio)* that has been partially broken down.

Purchase limits

We currently have online and in-store product limitations in place. Online product limitations vary by item and size, and guests may make a maximum of two orders of formula in a 24-hour period. In-store product limitation is four units per transaction.