Besides breast milk, formula is a product that helps supplement the necessary nutrients for the comprehensive development of infants. Join AVAKids as we review the top 10 most popular comprehensive development formulas for infants in the article below!

What is comprehensive development formula?

Comprehensive development formula for babies is a product that meets the standards for nutritional composition similar to breast milk, while ensuring that it provides adequate essential nutrients for the baby. The nutrient content of this type of formula is balanced, helping babies develop comprehensively both physically and mentally.

How to help your baby develop comprehensively

The golden time for babies to drink formula

For newborns, breast milk is still the best source of nutrition. However, when the baby is 6 months old, mothers need to pay attention to supplementing nutritional products such as infant formula, baby snacks, baby cereal,… to provide more essential nutrients for the baby’s comprehensive development.

According to experts, the first months of life are the golden stage of a child’s development. Therefore, parents need to build a nutritious diet to create a premise for the baby’s comprehensive growth, both physically and mentally.

Participate in physical activities

Regular exercise every day is very beneficial for the development of the child’s skeletal system, thereby helping to improve the baby’s height. In addition, exercise also helps babies improve their body’s resistance, thereby fighting disease-causing bacteria.

Provide a scientific and nutritious diet

The first 6 years of life are the golden period for a child’s brain development. Therefore, parents need to pay more attention to supplementing essential nutrients such as DHA, Lutein, Vitamin E, FOS fiber, complete Nucleotides, and HMO nutrients. These are all important nutrients that help babies develop comprehensively.

Criteria for choosing good formula for 1-3 year old babies for comprehensive development

Nutritional composition

When choosing formula, mothers need to carefully read the ingredients on the packaging to see if they ensure the necessary nutrients for the baby’s development. Essential ingredients in infant formula include protein, sugar, fatty acids, DHA, ARA, multivitamins for babies, etc.

Product flavor

When choosing formula for newborns, mothers should prioritize products with a flavor similar to breast milk to help the baby get acquainted and adapt easily. Also, once you have decided on a certain type of formula, you should not change it frequently as it will not be good for the baby’s digestive system.

Origin

When buying formula for babies, parents must always pay attention to the origin. Mothers should prioritize products from reputable milk brands and buy from reputable stores or supermarkets like AVAKids to avoid buying fake and low-quality goods.

Top 10 best formulas for comprehensive development of infants in all aspects

1. Meiji Formula

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Meiji is a leading nutrition group in Japan, established in 1917. Meiji formula is favored by parents because of its refreshing properties and taste similar to breast milk. This Japanese formula product is researched to meet the nutritional needs of each age group, helping babies develop comprehensively both physically and mentally.

Meiji formula is supplemented with a source of high-quality protein along with whey protein for easy absorption of nutrients in the product. In addition, the formula also contains DHA, 5 types of Nucleotides, and the GOS fiber system, helping babies develop both physically and mentally.

Outstanding features: 

• Contains DHA, ARA to help develop brain and vision.
• Supplements vitamins and minerals essential for comprehensive development.
• Gentle formula, easy to digest, reduces the risk of constipation.
• Supplements Nucleotides to help strengthen resistance.

2. Dielac Alpha Gold Formula

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Dielac formula is a product of Vinamilk Group, trusted by many Vietnamese parents. Currently, the Dielac Alpha Gold formula line has 4 different types: Dielac Alpha Gold IQ 1, 2, 3, 4, meeting the specific needs of each stage of a child’s development.

Dielac Alpha Gold formula provides all the necessary vitamins and minerals for the comprehensive development of infants. With a balanced nutritional composition, Dielac Alpha Gold formula helps babies gain weight, supports height development, and improves brain function.

Outstanding features:

• Formula supplemented with DHA, ARA, Choline to help develop the brain.
• Contains FOS soluble fiber to support digestion and nutrient absorption.
• Strengthens resistance with the Synbiotics nutrient system.
• Supplements HMO to help protect the digestive system.

3. Friso Gold Formula

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Friso formula is a product of the FrieslandCampina brand from the Netherlands. In addition to formula, FrieslandCampina also produces other products such as yogurt, cheese, baby cereal, etc. Friso formula for 6-12 month old babies with an improved formula provides all the necessary nutrients for your baby.

With a special composition including Synbiotics and Probiotics BB-12, L.casei 43 and Prebiotics, GOS combined with FOS, Friso Gold formula helps babies absorb nutrients to the fullest. In addition, Friso Gold formula is also supplemented with DHA and calcium to support children’s brain development and improve height.

Outstanding features:

• LockNutri technology preserves the natural nutrients of milk.
• Contains prebiotics GOS to help strengthen the immune system.
• Supplements DHA, ARA to support brain and vision development.
• Delicious flavor, easy to drink.

4. NAN Optipro Plus Formula

NAN is a formula brand belonging to the famous Nestlé Group of Switzerland. NAN Optipro formula with an exclusive formula provides essential nutrients for the comprehensive development of children.

NAN formula contains Optipro protein, which helps babies digest better and gain weight steadily. Vitamins and minerals combined with beneficial bacteria in milk such as Bifidobacteria, DHA, ARA,… stimulate children’s brain development.

Outstanding features:

• Exclusive Optipro formula for easy digestion and absorption.
• Contains DHA, ARA to help develop brain and vision.
• Supplements Probiotics to support intestinal health.
• Contains HMO to help protect the digestive system and boost immunity.

5. Similac Pro Advance Formula

Similac Pro Advance Formula is manufactured by Abbott Nutrition from the USA. The Similac Pro Advance formula line possesses abundant nutritional sources and is very safe for a baby’s comprehensive development.

Similac Pro Advance formula possesses the exclusive OptiGRO formula combined with HMO nutrients to increase resistance for children. Along with that, HMO also supports maximizing the effects of 3 components: DHA, lutein, and vitamin E, helping babies develop more completely, both physically and mentally.

Similac Pro Advance Formula

Outstanding features:

• Contains exclusive 2′-FL HMO formula to strengthen the immune system.
• OptiGRO formula with DHA, Lutein, Vitamin E supports brain and vision development.
• Palm oil-free, easy to digest and absorb.
• Contains prebiotics to support a healthy digestive system.

6. HiPP Organic Combiotic Formula

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Hipp Combiotic Organic Formula is a product of the HiPP brand from Germany with over 120 years of experience in manufacturing and supplying organic products for children. Hipp formula meets strict European organic nutritional standards, helping to supplement optimal nutrition for babies.

Hipp Combiotic Organic Formula contains a natural fiber system isolated from breast milk to enhance resistance for infants. In addition, the product is also supplemented with fatty acids and substances such as DHA, ARA,… which are good for the brain, thereby helping babies become healthier and smarter. Depending on the age, you can choose different formula lines such as HiPP Formula No. 1, 2, 3, 4.

HiPP Organic Combiotic Mild Flavor No. 2 Formula 350g (6 – 12 months)

Outstanding features:

• Contains Probiotics and Prebiotics to support the intestinal microflora.
• Organic formula, free of preservatives, colorings, or flavorings.
• Supplements Omega-3 and Omega-6 to help develop brain and vision.
• Easy to digest, suitable for children with sensitive digestive systems.

7. Similac Advance Formula

Similac Advance is a baby formula line from the famous Abbott brand of the United States. Similac formula is produced with a formula similar to breast milk and is trusted by millions of parents around the world.

Similac Advance contains whey protein, which provides an abundant source of energy for babies. In addition, Similac Advance formula also contains Nucleotides, Synbiotics, Prebiotics combined with DHA, AA, Choline,… to increase the baby’s absorption capacity and improve the function of the nervous system.

Similac Advance Formula

Outstanding features:

• Easy-to-digest formula, reduces the risk of constipation.
• Contains DHA, ARA to support brain and vision development.
• Supplements Nucleotides to help strengthen resistance.
• Delicious flavor, easy to drink.

8. Physiolac Formula

Physiolac formula is a product of the famous Gilbert Laboratories Nutrition Group of France. Since 2008, Physiolac formula products have been imported whole into Vietnam and quickly received the love of parents with young children in our country.

Physiolac Formula has a formula close to breast milk with the IQ-Advance nutrient system and GOS/FOS fiber system, helping babies easily digest and absorb nutrients to the maximum. Besides, the formula is also supplemented with DHA, Taurine, Choline, and 26 types of Vitamins to support the comprehensive development of infants.

Physiolac Formula

Outstanding features:

• Supplements DHA, ARA for brain and vision development.
• Contains GOS and FOS to balance the intestinal microflora.
• Formula close to breast milk, helps babies digest easily.
• Free of preservatives and artificial flavors.

9. Dielac Alpha 1 Formula

Dielac Alpha 1 is a formulated nutritional product owned by Vinamilk – the leading dairy group in Vietnam. Dielac Alpha 1 formula not only meets the nutritional needs of Vietnamese children but also promotes children’s mental and physical development.

Vinamilk’s Dielac Alpha formula line provides all the essential nutrients for the comprehensive development of children such as DHA, Linoleic, Zinc, Vitamins, minerals, FOS soluble fiber, and high calcium content for intelligent, healthy, and taller babies.

Dielac Alpha 1 Formula

Outstanding features:

• Supports brain and vision development with DHA, ARA, Choline.
• Strengthens resistance with the Synbiotics nutrient system.
• Supplements HMO to help protect the digestive system.

10. S26 Formula

S26 formula is a product of Pfizer Nutrition – a famous brand with more than 150 years of experience in the dairy industry. After many years of research and development, Pfizer Nutrition has launched the S26 formula product to bring comprehensive health to infants and young children.

The S26 formula line for infants has the effect of fully supplementing important nutrients for babies. In addition to vitamins and minerals, S26 formula also contains substances such as Omega 3, Choline to help babies develop their brains. The formula also contains Wyeth Biofactors and Nucleotides to help babies absorb nutrients to the maximum.

S26 Formula

Outstanding features: 

• Wyeth Biofactors formula supports brain development and the immune system.
• Supplements Omega-3, DHA, ARA to help develop brain and vision.
• Contains Prebiotics and Nucleotide to support intestinal health and boost immunity.
• Easy-to-drink flavor, easy to digest, suitable for young children.

Notes when preparing formula so that babies absorb well and retain all nutrients

When preparing formula for newborns, parents need to pay attention to the following issues so that babies can absorb the maximum nutrients in the formula:

• The best water temperature to prepare formula for newborns is about 40 degrees Celsius with the amount of formula as directed by the manufacturer.
• Mothers need to clean all formula preparation tools with hot water or a bottle sterilizer to eliminate harmful bacteria clinging to these tools.
• Besides, mothers should also wash their hands thoroughly with hand sanitizer or soap before preparing formula to ensure the safety of the baby’s health.
• Full-term newborns will have different formula needs than premature babies. Therefore, if your baby needs less formula, you should prepare just enough, do not leave any leftovers, because formula left at room temperature for 2 hours should not be given to the baby anymore.

Hopefully, the above article will help parents choose a comprehensive development formula product for newborns. If parents have any questions, please visit the website avakids.com or contact the hotline 1900.866.874 (7:30 – 22:00) for answers and support with purchasing!