<![CDATA[Which brand of milk powder is your child taking?]]>My kids are taking Friso.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/2827/which-brand-of-milk-powder-is-your-child-takingRSS for NodeMon, 20 Apr 2026 12:04:04 GMTWed, 22 Apr 2009 09:12:37 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:58:14 GMT]]>My 6 yr old daughter was on Pediasure since 1 year old. Tried downgrading to gain iq since friend claimed its good and cheaper, but she is too used to pediasure and cannot accept the new taste of the latter. I guess its always easier when you want to upgrade compared to downgrading… I would say its very good since it gives the extra calorie with reduced volume.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1985512https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1985512Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:58:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:26:32 GMT]]>

EN:
[quote]Hi all,


Just out of curiosity, anyone who did not give formula to their kids at all, but rather provide other sources of calcium rich substitutes like yogurt, cheese, tofu and then move on to fresh milk after child turned 1 yr??
My ds was never on formula milk. He was on breast milk from birth to 2 years old. After 2, I switch to fresh milk which he is still consuming till date. He's 8. Very strong boy who hardly falls ill.

My daughter was the picky eater. Gave her pediasure and the dietician recommended a list of substitue foods. She was very sickly.[/quote]
Hi EN

Thx for sharing 😄

DS was on BM until 1 yr. Supplemented with calcium rich foods like tofu and yogurt. Then ard 1 yr plus, gave him fresh milk and milo. But not evryday ... as and when he feels like it. But I do add milk in his oats evry morning 😄

Had to content with ILs worrying that he was not getting enough calcium, nutrients etc ... (they huge fan of formula cuz brought up 3 DS with that :D) while BF. Luckily DH supported me.

And you are right, my DS also quite strong. Doesn't get ill easily and when does, recovers fast too 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/96959https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/96959Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:26:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:57:07 GMT]]>[quote]where I purchase from clinic directly to save cost [/quote]
Hi mod_toomuch

May i know which clinic you purchase from. And how much??? Perhaps other mummies could also share where we can purchase cheaper milk powder.

TIA

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/96883https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/96883Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:57:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:20:53 GMT]]>both my kids on pediasure


where I purchase from clinic directly to save cost…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/96111https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/96111Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:20:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:26:33 GMT]]>DD on pedisure, as she is lactose intolerance and DS is on fernleaf

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/95257https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/95257Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:26:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:33:01 GMT]]>Hi


My ds2 was on Friso3 when he was 1-3 yr old. After 3yr old, I changed to Friso4. Initially I thought since it’s the same brand, it should work well for him. But I started to notice that he constipated and always having a hard time clearing his bowel.

Now I changed the formula to Gain IQ kid. Still having the same problem after 1 week trial. I think I will continue for another week and see how.
Any advise ?

Thanks in advance.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/95242https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/95242Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:33:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:28:25 GMT]]>[quote]Hi all,


Just out of curiosity, anyone who did not give formula to their kids at all, but rather provide other sources of calcium rich substitutes like yogurt, cheese, tofu and then move on to fresh milk after child turned 1 yr??[/quote]My ds was never on formula milk. He was on breast milk from birth to 2 years old. After 2, I switch to fresh milk which he is still consuming till date. He's 8. Very strong boy who hardly falls ill.

My daughter was the picky eater. Gave her pediasure and the dietician recommended a list of substitue foods. She was very sickly.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/94255https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/94255Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:28:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:13:18 GMT]]>

ooptimizer:
Very ex, any special ingredients?

Hhhmmm .... I don't know. He told me, its a trend now for Japs milk powder.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/93043https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/93043Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:13:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:43:47 GMT]]>Very ex, any special ingredients?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/92575https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/92575Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:43:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:40:49 GMT]]>A friend told me his bb drinking Japs brand milk powder, only available at Isetan. A tin of about 500g, $50+ Got for infant till 6 months.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/92570https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/92570Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:40:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:50:21 GMT]]>

kiasimom:
Hey staypositive,


I like your nick.

When DS was a baby, I buy in cartons as it is cheaper.

Very kiasu hor :oops:
Thanks!

I used to ship in loads too from Malaysia when we went over. Can save up to S$10 per tin 5-6 years ago. Compared the ingredients on the label on the tins bought here & from Msia and they are exactly the same! Ever asked 2 docs before (peadiatrician & gynae) which milk powder is better. Same anwer coincidentally - all barnds are the same. It's how agressive they spent on marketing & advertising.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89809https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89809Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:50:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:45:50 GMT]]>

thebusybee:
When is the right age to stop FM or any type of milk? I remember my times, all 5 of us stop taking milk the moment we eat adult food, maybe around the age of 2/3.

Hi thebusybee...my kids have not stopped drinking milk. Since DD1 is almost a vegetarian, she still takes milk for breakfast and before bedtime. DD2 and 3 need theirs before nap time sometimes...actually once they reach about 2 there's no need for milk to be a meal replacement but some habits are hard to kick 😐 :love: so go with the flow till the kids stop...would be my 2 cents on the subject :idea:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89475https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89475Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:45:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:28:14 GMT]]>

Andaiz:
For mine, she refuses the formula and when I tried it, I didn't like the vanilla either, darn if it has got DHA and the like.

I too feel the taste of vanilla in most FM too strong, and extremely sweet. I've been giving organic FM ever since DS stop BM at 15 mth or so. Just last week I gave him a bottle of Friso from the sample sachet, he refused it!

When is the right age to stop FM or any type of milk? I remember my times, all 5 of us stop taking milk the moment we eat adult food, maybe around the age of 2/3.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89394https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89394Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:28:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:27:45 GMT]]>

Andaiz:
That's my gal, follow your mothering instinct...when all else fails, that usually saves the day! :love:


For mine, she refuses the formula and when I tried it, I didn't like the vanilla either, darn if it has got DHA and the like. She still drinks fresh milk at 7.


Andaiz,

Thanks :celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89378https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89378Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:27:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:56:27 GMT]]>

autumnbronze:
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When I switched to formula after bf, he started getting runny nose and cough (don't know if really due to that, but I did try 3 diff brands and my instincts were telling me to STOP as I did not want to subject him to anymore experimentation). Anyway, aft I ceased giving him formula, the above stopped. He has been on yogurt and other calcium rich source food and later fresh milk ever since.

BTW forummers, I am not trying to start anything here. Please do not take me wrongly. 😄
That's my gal, follow your mothering instinct...when all else fails, that usually saves the day! :love:

For mine, she refuses the formula and when I tried it, I didn't like the vanilla either, darn if it has got DHA and the like. She still drinks fresh milk at 7.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89253https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89253Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:56:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:49:27 GMT]]>

Andaiz:
autumnbronze:

Hi all,


Just out of curiosity, anyone who did not give formula to their kids at all, but rather provide other sources of calcium rich substitutes like yogurt, cheese, tofu and then move on to fresh milk after child turned 1 yr??

autumnbronze, DD1 was on ebm till 2 1/4. She only took formula for less than a month. Hated it and switched immediately to fresh milk at 1.5 yo.

Her calcium sources were (and still are) diary, toufu and green leafy veges.

Andaiz,

:rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah:

Yeah, finally someone who had a similar experience and doesn't think I am weird for not giving formula.

When I switched to formula after bf, he started getting runny nose and cough (don't know if really due to that, but I did try 3 diff brands and my instincts were telling me to STOP as I did not want to subject him to anymore experimentation). Anyway, aft I ceased giving him formula, the above stopped. He has been on yogurt and other calcium rich source food and later fresh milk ever since.

BTW forummers, I am not trying to start anything here. Please do not take me wrongly. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89247https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89247Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:49:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:22:50 GMT]]>

autumnbronze:
Hi all,


Just out of curiosity, anyone who did not give formula to their kids at all, but rather provide other sources of calcium rich substitutes like yogurt, cheese, tofu and then move on to fresh milk after child turned 1 yr??
autumnbronze, DD1 was on ebm till 2 1/4. She only took formula for less than a month. Hated it and switched immediately to fresh milk at 1.5 yo.

Her calcium sources were (and still are) diary, toufu and green leafy veges.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89219https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89219Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:22:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:15:26 GMT]]>Hi all,


Just out of curiosity, anyone who did not give formula to their kids at all, but rather provide other sources of calcium rich substitutes like yogurt, cheese, tofu and then move on to fresh milk after child turned 1 yr??

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89211https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89211Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:15:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:34:51 GMT]]>

KingRascal:
.... However his chinese physician recommended him to switch to goat's milk due to his sensitive nose. ....


hmm that's new to me. :? My DS also has sensitive nose and had visited several specialists and TCM doctors, so far none has ever hinted any relationship between cow milk and his sensitive nose.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89169https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89169Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:34:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:01:42 GMT]]>Hey staypositive,


I like your nick.

When DS was a baby, I buy in cartons as it is cheaper.

Very kiasu hor :oops:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89149https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89149Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:01:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:39:21 GMT]]>s26 ----> similac ---> gain IQ -----> grow3 -----> now grow 3 or 6


DS was a milk guzzler since birth. One tin of 900gm last about 6 to 7 days. Never take stock but I'm certain that we spent a fortune. :moneyflies: Happily though coz he was so pinchable.

Now he only drinks once a day, easier on the pocket

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89064https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/89064Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:39:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:59:00 GMT]]>

elle_yv@hotmail.com:
raeyes:

my 7yo is drinking grow 6, twice a day



My girl 7 yrs old oso drinking Grow 6 since 3 yrs onwards, 2 times a day & so far so good. Some milk is quite heaty but this one is ok.

My DS is on Grow too. However his chinese physician recommended him to switch to goat's milk due to his sensitive nose. May consider Karihome's powder in the next change.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/87115https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/87115Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:59:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:41:02 GMT]]>

MLR:
Hiya LovelyM,


I would suggest that if he doesn't hv any problem with Enfapro, then jus continue to Enfagrow. Sometimes changing formula can affect your child eating habits.
My boy had developed lactose sensitivity after a bout of stomach flu and doctor had recommended Pediasure for him. Its very sweet and he didn't like it so much so that he would refuse milk, I had to dilute it for him. He also puts on quite a bit of weight after being on it for 9 months. He is now on GROW, which is easier on our pockets and he loved it too.
Hi MLR,

I've started my son on Enfagrow for two weeks. Am currently still mixing Enfapro w Enfagrow at the moment, as I wanted a slower transition from formula to whole milk. However he seems to be constipated when I started to increase the enfagrow amt and reduce enfapro. 😞 I tried to dilute the milk by giving a total of 7 (3 Enfagrow, 4 Enfapro) scoops w 8oz water. His motion is not as good still. Thing is the very first stool that exits his anus (sorry for being gross) is always hard, hence he'll cry in pain while pushing it out. Once out the rest are soft texture. He drinks lots of water and also eats fruits. I dunno if i should consider switching to other brands although to be honest I'm reluctant cos the Enfa range are known to be really good...Any suggestions?? :idea:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/87108https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/87108Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:41:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which brand of milk powder is your child taking? on Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:14:10 GMT]]>Hiya LovelyM,


I would suggest that if he doesn’t hv any problem with Enfapro, then jus continue to Enfagrow. Sometimes changing formula can affect your child eating habits.
My boy had developed lactose sensitivity after a bout of stomach flu and doctor had recommended Pediasure for him. Its very sweet and he didn’t like it so much so that he would refuse milk, I had to dilute it for him. He also puts on quite a bit of weight after being on it for 9 months. He is now on GROW, which is easier on our pockets and he loved it too.

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