Gerber
Good Start SoothePro
Our verdict
The value pick of the entire gentle category — partially hydrolyzed whey, 30% lactose, and the colic-studied probiotic L. reuteri, at a price under most brands' standard formulas. It's also the best-mixing powder we've reviewed, per remarkably consistent parent reports. Corn maltodextrin and palm oil keep it out of ingredient-purist territory; nothing else at this price comes close.
Score breakdown
What's great
- Cheapest per ounce of the five formulas researched here (~$1.24/oz at Walmart)
- Adds a clinically studied probiotic (L. reuteri) that Gentlease and 360 Sensitive lack
- Parents consistently praise how easily it dissolves with little foam
- Positioned for colic-level crying, not just mild fussiness
Worth knowing
- Powder only - no ready-to-feed or concentrate option
- Primary carbohydrate is corn maltodextrin
- Contains palm olein oil
- Periodic stock issues reported at some retailers; Amazon listings are frequently third-party or repackaged under the Good Start/Dr. Brown's co-brand
What's in it
| Protein | 100% whey protein, partially hydrolyzed (enzymatically hydrolyzed whey protein concentrate, reduced in minerals) |
| Carbs | Corn maltodextrin with a carbohydrate blend that is 30% lactose (reduced lactose, not lactose-free) |
| Fats | Vegetable oils: palm olein, soy, coconut, and high-oleic safflower or high-oleic sunflower; DHA included (includes palm oil) |
| Key features | Only US formula combining 2'-FL HMO with the probiotic L. reuteri DSM 17938 · L. reuteri is the probiotic strain studied for reducing crying time in colicky breastfed infants · Partially hydrolyzed 100% whey protein ('comfort proteins') · 30% lactose carbohydrate blend · DHA for brain and eye development; iron-fortified |
| Stage | 0-12 months |
| Forms | powder |
| Where to find it | Widely available: Walmart, Amazon, Kroger banners, Target, gerber.com; powder only in 12.4, 19.4, and 30.6 oz canisters (no ready-to-feed) |
Note: Price is Walmart's listed $38.03 for the 30.6 oz tub (Aug 2026). ASIN B07N8SH932 (30.6 oz) seen in amazon.com/dp URL; 19.4 oz size B07N8TP5MN also seen. Amazon listings currently co-branded 'Good Start | Dr. Brown's Soothe Pro' following Gerber formula brand transition. Contains milk and soy.
Best for
What parents say
Recurring themes we found across public parent discussions (Walmart customer review pages (walmart.com/reviews/product/808797943, /521821418, /2940937439), The Bump community forum thread on Gerber Good Start (forums.thebump.com), Acme Markets review page for SoothePro canister; comparison articles at projectfather.com and teachtoddler.com) — not reviews submitted on this site.
Loved
- Excellent mixability is the standout theme - dissolves quickly, minimal clumps, little to no foam or bubbles after shaking
- Reported relief for sensitive stomachs: less spit-up (sometimes within days), relief from constipation experienced on other formulas
- Good value versus Enfamil/Similac sensitive formulas
Common complaints
- Doesn't work for every baby - some report vomiting or no improvement despite the premium over routine formula
- Availability gaps/out-of-stock complaints at some stores
- Some parents find it more formula than needed for mild fussiness (positioned for colic)
Common questions
What is L. reuteri and why does SoothePro have it?
L. reuteri DSM 17938 is the probiotic strain most studied in connection with infant colic and crying time. SoothePro is the only US formula pairing it with a 2'-FL HMO prebiotic — the main reason it targets colic rather than just mild fussiness.
Is SoothePro cheaper than Gentlease?
Yes, substantially — roughly $1.24/oz versus about $2.05/oz for Gentlease at typical retail, for a broadly similar partially-hydrolyzed, reduced-lactose approach (plus SoothePro's probiotic).
Does SoothePro come ready-to-feed?
No — powder only. If ready-to-feed matters for night feeds or travel, Gentlease and Similac 360 Sensitive both offer it.
Reviews from parents like you
Real submissions from readers — moderated for spam, never edited for opinion.
Loading reviews…
Similar formulas
NeuroPro Gentlease
The best-known gentle formula for a reason: smaller proteins and 80% less lactose genuinely help many gassy, fussy babies, and you can find it at 11pm in any pharmacy in America.
360 Total Care Sensitive
For babies whose issue is lactose rather than protein, this delivers Similac's full 5-HMO, no-palm-oil package in a low-lactose recipe.