What Baby Formula to Buy?

If you need to bottle feed your baby with formula, it can be a really daunting task going to the supermarket and buying a tin.  There are so many tins all lined up, you probably don't know where to start and which one to choose.


In my opinion as a mother, here are my thoughts....



All of the different formula brands will come down to a basic age group. The tins will state the recommended ages on the front of the tin and they are branded as Starter, Follow on, Toddler.
Some brands will have a sample sachet available to purchase, which is a really good thing to use for the first few times that you are trying formula.  You can use the sample to see whether your baby drinks it, and check for any reactions.  



The most important thing in this formula route is that your baby is happy to drink the bottle, then you will know that they are getting the nutrition they need and they can grow!


There are many different brands of baby formula on the New Zealand supermarket shelves.  I believe that as long as you mix the formula according to the directions, and use pre-sterilised water, then all formula brands are suitable and safe for your baby to drink.  Though of course I must state for the record that breast is best, but we are talking about those times if you cant breastfeed.

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