Baby formula in 1955

In 1955, baby formula was primarily based on cow's milk and designed to provide an alternative to breastfeeding. Popular brands like Similac and Enfamil began to gain traction, offering powdered formulas that could be mixed with water. This era saw a growing belief in the benefits of formula feeding, spurred by advances in nutritional science and marketing. However, it was also a time when some debates about the health implications of formula versus breastfeeding began to emerge.