Growing up formulas are fortified milk drinks aimed at toddlers and young children, usually from one year onwards. They add iron, vitamin D and other nutrients to ordinary milk, and they sit between infant formula and family food.

What You Will Find Here

  • Toddler and growing up milk powders by age stage
  • Fortified milks with added iron and vitamin D
  • Formulations for fussy eaters and low weight
  • Options for different age bands

What To Check

  • The age stage on the tin matches your child
  • Sugar content per serving, which varies a lot between brands
  • Expiry date and sealed packaging

Precautions

A varied diet is what most healthy toddlers need, and these formulas are a supplement rather than a requirement. Too much milk of any kind fills a small stomach and can worsen iron deficiency by displacing solid food. Always prepare with safe boiled water, follow the scoop instructions exactly, and never over concentrate the mixture. Poor weight gain in a child needs a doctor rather than a change of tin.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.