Best Milk Powders for Babies in Singapore 2022

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If you are looking for the best milk powders for your baby in Singapore, you are in the right place. Breastmilk is nature's perfect baby food. But if you can’t breastfeed, or if you’ve chosen not to, formula milk is the next best thing. Scientists and medical experts have spent years developing high-quality formula milks that will provide your baby with the nutrition she needs.

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When you’re deciding which formula is right for your baby, you will need to take several factors into consideration. Think about her health and dietary needs, her age, and the cost and preparation time of different formula milks. Our guide to formula milks will help you to choose the right type for your baby. Check out this comprehensive guide on baby milk powders, before you decide on which formula is right for your baby and to help you make sense of the many options out there in Singapore.

Update: In view of the recent coronavirus crisis, many of the items below are out of stock. 

As a summary, there are three different types of formula:
  • cow’s milk-based formula
  • hydrolysed protein formula
  • soya-based formula
It’s most likely your baby can have cow’s milk-based formula, unless there’s a health or dietary reason why she can’t.

You might also come across the terms 'stage 1, 2 and 3' for baby milk powders: 
  • Stage 1: Sometimes labelled simply as “infant milk powder”, this is suitable for babies from birth to 6 months.
  • Stage 2: Also known as “follow on milk powder”, Stage 2 is for babies from 6 months old and up.
  • Stage 3: Contains more nutrients and calories, for toddlers 1 year old and up.
There are many different brands for baby or infant milk formulas in Singapore. We have trawled through the reviews, Google search results and information available on blogs and forums, and shortlisted the best for you. Here are the best baby milk powders you can buy online in Singapore today.


Enfamil A+

Enfamil A+ is one of the most popular brands for infant formula milk in Singapore.

Aside from DHA and ARA, the Enfamil range also includes Vitamins C and E, choline, which promotes mental function and prebiotics to help good Bifidus bacteria grow.

Manufactured by Mead Johnson, the brand also offers a lactose-free version labelled “Lacto Free” and one for colicky or lactose-intolerant babies called Gentlease, which is made of a gentle protein blend that is easier to digest.

Enfamil A+ Stage 1 Infant Milk Formula: $113.75 (1800g) > Buy on Lazada

Enfamil A+ Stage 1 Gentlease Infant Milk Formula: $69.85 (900g) > Buy on Lazada

Enfamil A+ Stage 1 Infant Milk Formula Lacto Free: $63.20 (900g)

Enfamil A+ Stage 1 Soy Infant Formula: $44.60 (624g)

Enfamil A+ Stage 2 Follow On Milk Formula: $105.55 (1800g) > Buy on Lazada

Enfamil A+ Stage 2 Gentlease Infant Milk Formula: $63.30 (900g) > Buy on Lazada

Enfagrow A+ Stage 3 Growing Up Milk Formula: $42.30 (900g) > Buy on Lazada

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 Nestle NAN Optipro 

Nestle NAN Optipro (Optimised Protein Blend) has been quite aggressive in their marketing recently. You may have seen bus ads that state that their formula is backed by “The Science of Mother+”.

We don’t know about that, but Optipro is pretty popular among Singaporean mothers as it is a gentle protein blend that is easy on the stomach. The range also includes a hypoallergenic (HA) version, which has partially broken down protein. We hear that it tastes more bitter that the usual types, though!

Their formula milk, while not the most expensive, is on the higher end. Nestle also makes a budget brand called Lactogen which is more affordable.

Update: In view of the recent coronavirus crisis, many of the items below are out of stock. 

Nestle NAN Optipro Stage 1 Infant Milk Formula: $56.60 (800g)

Nestle NAN Optipro Stage 1 HA Starter Infant Milk Formula: $59.60 (800g)

Nestle Lactogen Comfortis Stage 1 Infant Milk Formula: $37.60 (1800g)

Nestle NAN Optipro Stage 2 Follow Up Milk Formula: $50.50 (800g)

Nestle NAN Optipro Stage 2 HA Follow Up Milk Formula: $54.60 (800g)

Nestle NAN Sensitive Stage 2: $66.90 (800g)

Nestle Lactogen Comfortis Stage 2 Follow Up Milk Formula: $37.60 (1800g)

Nestle NAN Optipro Gro Stage 3 Growing Up Milk Formula: $38.60 (800g)

Nestle NAN Optipro NA Stage 3 Growing Up Milk Formula: $48.60 (800g)

Nestle NAN Optipro Stage 3 Toddler Milk Formula: $71.90 (1800g)


NTUC FairPrice Singapore

For the no-frills mum, the FairPrice house brand of milk is one of the cheapest at $2.88/100g for Stage 2.

It is manufactured in Australia and New Zealand and contains all the goodness that more expensive brands offer: DHA, AA, lutein, prebiotic-GOS, nucleotides, Vitamin D, calcium and iron.

FairPrice Gold Newborn Infant Milk Formula: $29 (900g)
FairPrice Gold Stage 2 Follow On Milk Formula: $29 (900g)
FairPrice Gold Stage 3 Growing Up Milk Formula: $24 (900g)


Dumex Mamil Gold

The Dumex Mamil Gold Stage 1 Milk Formula is one of the most popular choices for newborn babies. It has the all-important DHA and ARA, which are vital for your baby’s brain and eyes development.

It has a patented prebiotic blend and the beneficial Bifidus bacteria that builds up the natural defences of your baby’s digestive system. Additionally, it also contains iron, Vitamin D, calcium and nucleotides which are good nutrients that a baby needs. With these premium mixes of ingredients, it is no wonder so many parents choose the Dumex Mamil Gold for their babies.


Dumex Dulac

With the Dumex Dulac Milk Powder, you can provide your newborn baby with the nutrients he or she needs without burning a hole in your pocket. It is one of the most value-for-money milk formulas for newborn babies in Singapore. When we last checked, it cost just $14.80 for an 800g tin which is less than half the price of other more expensive choices.

At the same time, you don’t have to worry about its quality as it still comes from the reliable Dumex brand. It also has everything that your newborn baby will need. For example, it has DHA, ARA Taurine, Choline to aid brain development. Additionally, it has calcium, vitamin D3, iron, magnesium and zinc to help your baby grow taller and bigger. If you want a cheaper baby milk powder, this is your best choice.

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