<![CDATA[How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk]]>Found a website loviya.com. They compare prices of baby essentials like formula milk and diapers across different websites and baby fairs. Quite useful.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/88314/how-to-save-almost-1000-every-year-on-milkRSS for NodeMon, 20 Apr 2026 13:44:36 GMTTue, 05 Mar 2019 06:06:43 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Wed, 14 Mar 2018 05:45:05 GMT]]>Deleted

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1838048https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1838048Wed, 14 Mar 2018 05:45:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:52:01 GMT]]>Or you could breastfeed…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1837962https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1837962Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:52:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 02:50:31 GMT]]>Yup, Salmon is rich in fish oil but not all kids will like it. I find my son liked the stomach portion better… and that’s probably the best portion for oil!


Another option is Cod. It’s expensive but the flavor sits better with kids. This used to be my son’s staple every day from 1yo until he turned 2+. When he needed a break from Cod, we turned to Salmon.

I still prefer going the route of fresh milk + fish oil + vitamins but not everyone has the time or energy to manage such a regimen, so a cheaper formula may work out. But best to check the contents label as mentioned. It probably won’t save too much money though.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1836753https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1836753Wed, 07 Mar 2018 02:50:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Sat, 03 Mar 2018 07:29:44 GMT]]>

lynntoh:
It may be hard to break the mindset that the best always cost much greater. Another thing is that the price tells the quality fo FM. Let us all be wise when choosing what's best for our children not based on the price, but based on the nutrional value a brand can give. 🙂

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Pic 1: I browsed thru those newly brought in FM and found this to be very cheap, around $27 for 900g tin (for 1yo) but it has zero DHA/AA and doesn’t have much vit & minerals compared to the more expensive brands. It stated 180ml is enough per day but our HPB’s recommendation is for children to drink 500ml-750ml of milk every day. So I am also confused whether 1 serving of 180 ml for a 12 month old is enough.


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Pic 2: Whereas this brand which costs more, is packed with more vitamins & minerals than the brand in pic 1. Around $43 per 900g before discount. (NTUC members get 20% discount). With the discount, personally, I think this is not a bad choice.


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Pic 3: $53.90 per 850g. This is currently one of the top sellers. Recommended serving of 180ml 3 times a day.

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Pic 4: $44 per 900g. This was the brand my kids drank at 12 months old. I chose this brand because my mum fed me this brand too. They had FM till ard 6yo. 210ml twice a day. And despite being fed FM, my kids do not suffer diabetes or obesity and are doing well in school.

Do read through the labels when you choose FM for your kids. If parent decided to go for the cheapest, do remember to top up with salmon fish for the omega.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1836306https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1836306Sat, 03 Mar 2018 07:29:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 01:34:04 GMT]]>Just READ the labels! Don’t buy into brand alone and everyone can avoid paying extra!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1835606https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1835606Tue, 27 Feb 2018 01:34:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Mon, 26 Feb 2018 07:34:08 GMT]]>It may be hard to break the mindset that the best always cost much greater. Another thing is that the price tells the quality fo FM. Let us all be wise when choosing what's best for our children not based on the price, but based on the nutrional value a brand can give. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1835511https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1835511Mon, 26 Feb 2018 07:34:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:48:29 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:

Those parents can always switch to the cheaper brands, can't they? At least now there are cheaper brands in the market, not like a few years back. Just as we switch to cheaper brands of toiletries, or rice, or restaurants, or whatever, if we feel the price has gone up too much. When Brand X raises its price, the government can't step in and tell them to lower their prices. The govt can exercise some price control on its own products and services, but not on those produced by private companies. Only communist countries would try to control the prices of all products, and then the private companies would just not sell in those markets.
What communist country? When did I say use force to press down the prices? I’m sure the task force can come out with highly innovative ways to bring down the prices.

I made the post earlier because I was shocked to hear Dr. Koh on TV said, “I am not here to help you (parents) to bring down the prices but to educate you...” I thought the original intent of the task force is to address the issue of escalating prices of FM (to the extent that we have one of the highest FM prices in the world)? I just hope that the task force recognizes that its work has just started and far from being completed.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834583https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834583Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:48:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:12:42 GMT]]>

lee_yl:
slmkhoo:

[quote=\"lee_yl\"] I think parents want to see a cut in their preferred formula milk brands’ prices so stop giving excuses. Singapore has the dubious honor of having one of the most expensive milk formula in the world.


As long as people are willing to pay the high prices, the companies that produce the high-priced FM will continue to keep the prices high. The government cannot force them to lower the prices. If the demand falls, they will find ways to do so of their own accord. I am happy to note that there are now more affordable brands available, and there efforts to educate parents that the differences between brands are minimal. There really isn't much more the government can do. As for all types of products (beef, diapers, shampoo, shoes...), there will always be people willing to pay higher prices because they feel they are getting a better product. As long as there are more reasonably-priced alternatives available, I think the government can do no more.

Not that people are willing to pay but that they are left with little or no choice. Maybe you are not aware that prices of FM have shot up so much in recent years, much more than what I used to pay when DD1 was a baby. And I don’t think my other essentials’ prices have climbed as fast and as high. Baby FM should be affordable, being a daily essential and not priced as if it’s a luxury item for the rich.

Commendable efforts by the task force in bringing new and affordable brands of FM. But the task force must also recognize what the public wants, to see the prices of their kids’ FM become more affordable.

I hope the task force doesn’t stop there. If the final conclusion is “supply and demand”, there’s no need to pay them million-dollar salary as I can also come out with that.[/quote]Those parents can always switch to the cheaper brands, can't they? At least now there are cheaper brands in the market, not like a few years back. Just as we switch to cheaper brands of toiletries, or rice, or restaurants, or whatever, if we feel the price has gone up too much. When Brand X raises its price, the government can't step in and tell them to lower their prices. The govt can exercise some price control on its own products and services, but not on those produced by private companies. Only communist countries would try to control the prices of all products, and then the private companies would just not sell in those markets.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834520https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834520Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:12:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Wed, 21 Feb 2018 05:28:40 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
lee_yl:

I think parents want to see a cut in their preferred formula milk brands’ prices so stop giving excuses. Singapore has the dubious honor of having one of the most expensive milk formula in the world.


As long as people are willing to pay the high prices, the companies that produce the high-priced FM will continue to keep the prices high. The government cannot force them to lower the prices. If the demand falls, they will find ways to do so of their own accord. I am happy to note that there are now more affordable brands available, and there efforts to educate parents that the differences between brands are minimal. There really isn't much more the government can do. As for all types of products (beef, diapers, shampoo, shoes...), there will always be people willing to pay higher prices because they feel they are getting a better product. As long as there are more reasonably-priced alternatives available, I think the government can do no more.

Not that people are willing to pay but that they are left with little or no choice. Maybe you are not aware that prices of FM have shot up so much in recent years, much more than what I used to pay when DD1 was a baby. And I don’t think my other essentials’ prices have climbed as fast and as high. Baby FM should be affordable, being a daily essential and not priced as if it’s a luxury item for the rich.

Commendable efforts by the task force in bringing new and affordable brands of FM. But the task force must also recognize what the public wants, to see the prices of their kids’ FM become more affordable.

I hope the task force doesn’t stop there. If the final conclusion is “supply and demand”, there’s no need to pay them million-dollar salary as I can also come out with that.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834507https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834507Wed, 21 Feb 2018 05:28:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Tue, 20 Feb 2018 05:53:37 GMT]]>

lee_yl:
I think parents want to see a cut in their preferred formula milk brands’ prices so stop giving excuses. Singapore has the dubious honor of having one of the most expensive milk formula in the world.

As long as people are willing to pay the high prices, the companies that produce the high-priced FM will continue to keep the prices high. The government cannot force them to lower the prices. If the demand falls, they will find ways to do so of their own accord. I am happy to note that there are now more affordable brands available, and there efforts to educate parents that the differences between brands are minimal. There really isn't much more the government can do. As for all types of products (beef, diapers, shampoo, shoes...), there will always be people willing to pay higher prices because they feel they are getting a better product. As long as there are more reasonably-priced alternatives available, I think the government can do no more.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834368https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834368Tue, 20 Feb 2018 05:53:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Tue, 20 Feb 2018 05:53:24 GMT]]>I read somewhere, Pediasure and Similac are the top selling brands in Singapore. Both belong to gaint pharmacy, Abbott. Do note that many countries don’t sell FM at sky-high prices like in Singapore lah.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834367https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834367Tue, 20 Feb 2018 05:53:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Tue, 20 Feb 2018 05:34:23 GMT]]>

lee_yl:
adhd.dad:

@lee_yl


I think the Singapore mindset makes it very hard for the prices to come down. Parents want the BEST and will fork out the money for it. FM prices go up, parents still pay even if it's a pain. We are called kiasu for a good reason. Unless the SG gov can force some sort of price caps which is unrealistic, the prices can only go one way.

I suppose the government task force thought they could press down the formula milk prices by introducing cheaper alternatives and moral suasion, well they tried but they couldn’t and were defeated by the market forces.

FM prices were only cheaper during the time the government task force campaigned but prices have since shot up, in fact they are now higher than in 2017.

Singapore parents are kiasu, so however minimal the benefits of FM are, parents will still buy just to have the slimmest edge.

So, since this is the Money Matters board, the logical conclusion is to buy shares in the likes of Fonterra or Abbott? 🦆

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834363https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834363Tue, 20 Feb 2018 05:34:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Tue, 20 Feb 2018 04:07:05 GMT]]>

adhd.dad:
@lee_yl


I think the Singapore mindset makes it very hard for the prices to come down. Parents want the BEST and will fork out the money for it. FM prices go up, parents still pay even if it's a pain. We are called kiasu for a good reason. Unless the SG gov can force some sort of price caps which is unrealistic, the prices can only go one way.
I suppose the government task force thought they could press down the formula milk prices by introducing cheaper alternatives and moral suasion, well they tried but they couldn’t and were defeated by the market forces.

FM prices were only cheaper during the time the government task force campaigned but prices have since shot up, in fact they are now higher than in 2017.

Singapore parents are kiasu, so however minimal the benefits of FM are, parents will still buy just to have the slimmest edge.

Moreover, FM is something that parents are unlikely to continue buying after a certain age, so I guess most parents will just bite the bullet and pay. Unless we can come out with a better and cheaper alternative, like your earlier idea of drinking fresh milk plus a gummy. A good idea but not every parent likes the idea of their toddler swallowing a sweet piece of wax.

Talk about breastfeeding, my MIL and grandma breastfed their kids till 4-5 yo, but that’s because both were SAHM. And not all mummies can produce enough breast milk, btw.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834341https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834341Tue, 20 Feb 2018 04:07:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Sun, 18 Feb 2018 13:49:48 GMT]]>@lee_yl


I think the Singapore mindset makes it very hard for the prices to come down. Parents want the BEST and will fork out the money for it. FM prices go up, parents still pay even if it’s a pain. We are called kiasu for a good reason. Unless the SG gov can force some sort of price caps which is unrealistic, the prices can only go one way.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834119https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834119Sun, 18 Feb 2018 13:49:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Fri, 09 Feb 2018 01:05:30 GMT]]>http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/prices-rise-but-parents-still-prefer-familiar-milk-brands


A few days ago I read with interest about the follow up article on milk formula prices. It said that milk powder prices have risen and parents still prefer to stick to familiar brands rather than newly brought in low-cost ones.

I went to check out the prices of the formula milk brand my children used to drink and I was surprised to see that 2018 prices are more expensive than 2017! I remember the same brands were cheaper a few months back when Minister Koh PK was leading some campaign to press down the formula milk prices after a public outcry.

Koh was on channel 8 news interview yesterday and I heard him saying he was not here to bring down the prices but to educate people. Parents should try to breastfeed and 6-month old babies actually can start to 断奶 and feed them with baby cereal or after 12 months can switch them to drink fresh milk. Aiya, nothing new, of cos I know, my kids were fed FM until 6yo while at the same time they were also fed fatty fish, beef, egg yolk and assorted vegetables and multi vitamins. I gave them the best.

From the chart Koh showed, prices did fall but that chart was based on 2017 prices. How about 2018 prices? I think parents want to see a cut in their preferred formula milk brands’ prices so stop giving excuses. Singapore has the dubious honor of having one of the most expensive milk formula in the world.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1832949https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1832949Fri, 09 Feb 2018 01:05:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 05:50:23 GMT]]>Wow, we moved from milk to a picture of 2kg or FAT vs Muscle. 😂 😂 :lol:


Anyway, I'm glad to see some awareness was eventually created about the formula milk economy. About 4-5 months after my post. Not related of course but very good timing!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831223https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831223Mon, 29 Jan 2018 05:50:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Sat, 08 Jul 2017 07:04:21 GMT]]>

ajen1987:
Hello,

Has anyone heard of Family Market? I found them here. https://honestbee.sg/en/groceries/stores/familymarket
The diapers and milk powder seem to be much cheaper than other vendors I've seen around which could potentially help to save quite a lot of cash!
Also, what is this \"ikan bilis\" and where can I find them? Sorry I am new to Singapore
I just bought some stuff from Family Market at honestbee. First time trying the delivery service and I like it a lot.

Can read about my experience: https://simplylambchops.blogspot.sg/2017/07/review-honestbee-family-market-delivery.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783302https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783302Sat, 08 Jul 2017 07:04:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 01:51:43 GMT]]>Hello,

Has anyone heard of Family Market? I found them here. https://honestbee.sg/en/groceries/stores/familymarket
The diapers and milk powder seem to be much cheaper than other vendors I've seen around which could potentially help to save quite a lot of cash!
Also, what is this \"ikan bilis\" and where can I find them? Sorry I am new to Singapore

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1779131https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1779131Fri, 16 Jun 2017 01:51:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Sun, 04 Jun 2017 13:23:47 GMT]]>Ikan bilis is good, high in calcium. I used to do that too. Ground them into ikan bilis powder for kids' porridge. Ikan bilis belong to fishes low in mercury. But I don't think I fed ikan bilis to my babies when they were below 1yo though because of the high salt content.


Some of the fishes mentioned by HPB are high in mercury content and are not suitable for 6mth old babies, young children and preggy mummies. So, choose your fish carefully.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/kids-exposed-to-mercury-or-lead-more-likely-to-experience-attention-deficit/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1777691https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1777691Sun, 04 Jun 2017 13:23:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Sun, 04 Jun 2017 08:41:56 GMT]]>My mum used to buy ikan bilis and painstakingly wash then, clean them, sun them, bake them and bring them to those Chinese medical shops or those spice mills to get them ground into powder to be mixed with the brown rice gruel for DD and DS.


I think when she did that, she is thinking they are a good source of calcium for the kids, little did she know that they are packed with DHA goodness as well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1777662https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1777662Sun, 04 Jun 2017 08:41:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Sun, 04 Jun 2017 04:45:11 GMT]]>https://s21.postimg.org/7w02rt1hz/IMG_8063.jpg\">


Read an article from Health Promotion Board today about replacing expensive FM with fatty fishes in baby's diet (6 months - 1yo)

I am rather shocked by their suggestion to parents to feed 6-month old babies with fatty fishes like pomfret, Spanish Mackerel, Halibut etc.

No doubt these fishes are high in omega 3 but they are also high in mercury levels.

Mercury once consumed, cannot be easily passed out from the body. High mercury levels can be damaging to the child's development. Not suitable for preggy mummies or babies.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1777620https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1777620Sun, 04 Jun 2017 04:45:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Tue, 23 May 2017 10:07:34 GMT]]>

Funz:
We digress hor.

No lah, not digress per se.

My sharing is on what I have read about 'body cell memory' and that if the body is trained to 'remember' fat cells since young (via over nutrition), then the child may face a higher probability of fighting 'fat' issue when grown up.

I took over the care of my grand nieces and nephews when they were about 2 -3 years old. The first thing that I kicked out from their diet is the expensive FM that I deem unnecessary coz we eat nutritious food in my house and so anything more may mean less for them (FM replaced with regular milk powder / fresh milk). I control each meal portion carefully (not like if they can eat means I will serve) to make sure that the calories and nutrients served are not excessive (my focus is more on not over-providing instead of under-providing as it is quite easy to over-provide by just serving more). My intention is to build a healthy diet habit in them and hopefully they can carry this habit with them when they grow up. These little ones are eating better than my own kids when my own kids were young!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1775821https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1775821Tue, 23 May 2017 10:07:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Save almost $1000 Every Year on Milk on Tue, 23 May 2017 09:58:09 GMT]]>

Funz:
We digress hor.

Lol. Yes!! Gotta climb out of the fats and dive back into the milk. :imdrowning: 😂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1775820https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1775820Tue, 23 May 2017 09:58:09 GMT