Prices of follow on milk formula in Singaporeis continually soaring high. A lot of brands are available in the market, but, accept it or not – not all brands are affordable.
The Government has taken their part in ensuring that the basic substance needed in a formula is available to all brands. And to further help parents choose the appropriate formula for their children, providing knowledge about different brands is a real help.
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Firstly, follow-on Milk Formula is suitable for babies after six months and should not be fed to babies under six months old. It is different from infant formula but labels can look very similar. Be mindful in getting a can of milk formula.
Some of the milk formula available in the market are:
Mamil Gold which is $47.90in price. Mamil Gold is a sucrose-free follow-on formula with 360⁰ Nutrition. It has a system of important nutrients supporting child’s all-rounded growth and Development. It contains Nutrigo, Nutrigest, and Nutrintel. Nutrigo (Calcium, Viatmin D3, Iron, Magnesium and Zinc) supporting physical growth and development, Nutrigest (Prebiotics) helps maintain healthy digestive system and Nutrintel (DHA, ARA, Taurine and Choline) supporting brain development.
Enfamil A+ Stage 2 on the other hand costs $55.75. It has 360⁰ DHA PLUS and is scientifically formulated for infants after 6 months. It contains 17mg DHA & 34mg ARA per 100kcal. DHA and ARA are important building blocks for eye and brain development. It also has choline that supports overall mental and physical development and has a Prebiotic (GOS) that stimulates growth of beneficial intestinal flora.
Friso Gold Stage follow on milk formula - Stage 2 costs $55.00. Formulated to meet the nutritional demands of a growing child, it contains probiotics (growth of good bifidus bacteria for helathy digestive system), prebiotics (helps suppress harmful bacteria), DHA and AA (important building blocks for brian development), zinc (supports natural defences) and nucleotides (essential for normal cell function and replication).
Nestle Nan Optipro HA Stage 2 is $54.60. It provides baby with all the nutrients essential for growth and development. It contains Opti-Pro (optimized protein blend), DHA, bifidus probiotics, iron and zinc.
Abott Similac Stage 2 costs $54.50. It contains AA, Omega 3 and 6, taurine, choline and iron. It is also formulated with EyeQ Plus nutrition system and contains antioxidant system with beta-carotene and Vitamins C and E to protect cells from free radicals.
Being educated about the milk formula we’re giving to our child is a step closer to better development. Always be mindful. Help your child get the best.
