Deciding infant/baby milk powder in India can be a big task as most of them comes in 400g packet and none of the brand provides free sample to decide. We can divide these milk powder into two categories with or without DHA+ARA. Cost also plays a major role as most brand with DHA/ARA comes in ₹500+ price range while without DHA+ARA are priced below ₹400 mostly.
We are providing you list of Indian baby milk powder products with major deciding constituents :
Aptamil 1 Baby Formula milk Powder | 100% lactose formula whey casein ratio 60:40 DHA 95mg ARA 95mg alpha linolenic acid 480mg folic acid 113mcg Check Price |
NAN PRO 1 Baby Formula milk Powder: | whey casein ratio 60:30 DHA 66.8mg ARA 66.8mg alpha linolenic acid 300mg folic acid 100ug nucleotides 20mg Check Price |
Enfamil A+ Stage 1 infant milk formula powder: | whey casein ratio 60:30 DHA 90mg ARA 181mg alpha linolenic acid 375mg folic acid 90ug nucleotides 10.9mg Check Price |
Similac IQ stage 1 Baby Formula Milk Powder: | whey casein ratio 60:30 DHA 56.3mg ARA 56.3mg alpha linolenic acid 580mg folic acid 90ug nucleotides 55mg Check Price |
Dexolac Stage 1 Infant milk powder: | Best Value for money product with omega 3 omega 6 omega 9 nucletides. Check Price |
Lactogen Stage 1 Baby Milk Powder: | Another Value for money product with omega 3 omega 6 Check Price |
Similac Stage 1 Infant formula milk powder: | One more Value for money product with omega 3 omega 6 Check Price |
Also we have Similac Advance & Dexolac premium which command premium price even with missing DHA+ ARA. It’s more of a marketing ploy to confuse customers with confusing product name. Lastly we have Farex which is cashing on it’s old brand name with missing DHA+ARA. Special mention for our own desi Amul milk spray powder with 20% added sugar which I think should be refrained from naming it as a baby powder.
- If you want best for Baby and money is not a problem then opt for Aptamil.
- If tight on budget then Dexolac normal (don’t get confused by premium)
- If you want something in between then Nan 1 Pro is best bet.
Also it is recommended to change Formula powder if the baby is having problem but do consult a pediatrician before proceeding.
Major manufacturer of milk formula producer in India.
- NESTLE (Lactogen & Nan Pro & Nan Pro Excella)
- NUTRICIA (Farex & Dexolac & Dexolac premium & Aptamil)
- ABBOT (Similac & Similac Advance & Similac IQ+)
- AMUL (Baby milkspray) is more of a stage 2 infant formula as it contains 18% sugar.
- MEAD JOHNSON (Enfamil A+)
Out of these basic range is Lactogen, Dexolac , Similac. These lacks direct DHA, ARA and contains decent ratio of minerals and vitamins required. Using this doesn’t means DHA & ARA are completely lacking.
Next is premium formula milk category like Farex, Dexolac premium, NAN Pro, Similac Advance. Out of these only Nan Pro contains ARA & DHA. While good ratio of necessary essential nutrients is present in all.
Last is Elite infant formula category Nan Pro Excella , Aptamil , Similac IQ+, Enfamil A+. All of these contains ARA n DHA. with Aptamil leading out of all.
NESTLE LACTOGEN STAGE 1: NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION INGREDIENTS: Milk solids (62.3%), Demineralised whey, Soybean oil, Corn Oil, Minerals (Calcium citrate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium phosphate dibasic, Magnesium chloride, Sodium chloride, Ferrous sulphate, Zinc sulphate, Cupric sulphate, Manganese sulphate, Potassium iodide and Sodium selenite), Antioxidant (Soya lecithin), Vitamins (Sodium ascorbate, dl-alpha-locopheryl acetate, Nicotinamide, Choline bitartrate, Calcium pantothenate, Thiamine mononitrate, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Retinyl acetate, Folic acid, Phytylmenaquinone, d-Biotin, Ergocalciferol and Cyonocobalamine), Taurine, Acidity regulators (Citric acid and Potassium hydroxide) and L-Camitine. INGREDIENTS AFTER RECONSTITUTION: Water, Milk solids, Demineralised whey, Soyabean oil, Corn oil, Minerals (Calcium citrate, Sodium citrate, Potassium phosphate dibasic, Magnesium chloride, Sodium chloride, Ferrous sulphate, Zinc sulphate, Cupric sulphate, Manganese sulphate, Potassium Iodide and Sodium selenite), Antioxidant (Soya lecithin), Vitamins (Sodium ascorbate, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate,
Nicotinamide, Choline bitartrate, Calcium pantothenate, Thiamine mononitrate, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Retinyl acetate, Folk acid, Phytylmenaquinone, d-Biotin, Ergocalciferol and Cyanocobalamine), Taurine, Acidity regulators (Citric acid and Potassium hydroxide) and L-Camitine.
FAREX STAGE 1 : INGREDIENTS: Partially skimmed milk, demineralized whey & whey solids, lactose, edible vegetable oils (canola oil and corn oil), minerals*, emulsifier (soya lecithin), vitamins*, taurine, nucleotides premix (0.03%), L-carnitine, beta carotene. Ingredients of the preparation: Water, partially skimmed milk , demineralized whey & whey solids, lactose, edible vegetable oils (canola oil and corn oiI). minerals*, emulsifier (soya lecithin), vitamins*, taurine, nucleotides premix, L-carnitine, beta carotene.
SIMILAC STAGE 1 : INGREDIENTS Whole milk powder, lactose, maltodextrin, edible vegetable oil (soy oil, high oleic sunflower oil, coconut oil), whey protein concentrate, vitamins*, minerals*, taurine, potassium citrate (acidity regulator), L-carnitine, antioxidant (mixed tocopherols). INGREDIENTS ON PREPARATION: Water, whole milk powder, lactose, maltodextrin, edible vegetable oil (soy oil, high oleic sunflower oil, coconut oil), whey protein concentrate, vitamins*, minerals*, taurine, potassium citrate (acidity regulator), L-carnitine, antioxidant (mixed tocopherols).