Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Stage 1 and 2 milk formula?

Breast milk is the best food for babies. Abbott supports local SIFECS code and we seek your understanding that we cannot provide information about Stage 1 and 2 products. 

Please consult your pediatrician for infant feeding information. Alternatively, you may also read the labels of the products and the age of babies are indicated on labels.

What is the difference between Similac, Pediasure and Grow?

Note: please clarify the age of the kid and ensure kid is more than 1 year old before providing information on products.

Abbott's range of milk formulas include Similac and Grow.

  • Similac Growing Up milk delivers the latest innovations of the Abbott's research such as 2'-FL, lutein and natural vitamin E.
  • Grow is wholesome, all-rounded products made in Singapore that meets the needs of parents for an affordable formula.
  • PediaSure in Singapore carries a range of complete, balanced nutrition products to support your children as they grow from toddlers to preteens and teens. PediaSure is scientifically formulated to support catch-up growth with complete, balanced nutrition with arginine and Vitamin K2. PediaSure is suitable for children and teens with picky eating behaviours and sub-optimal growth.

If my child is 6 months old, which formula is advisable?

Breast milk is the best food for babies. Abbott supports local SIFECS code and we seek your understanding that we cannot provide information about Stage 1 and 2 products.

Please consult your pediatrician for infant feeding information. Alternatively, you may also read the labels of the products and the age of babies are indicated on labels.

Can ready-to-drink products be microwaved? (Glucerna Triple Care Liquid, Pediasure RTD, Grow RTD)

To microwave ready-to-drink Oral Nutritional Supplement pour it into a microwave-safe container prior to heating. Be sure to adjust microwave oven power and heating time to avoid overheating and boiling. Please note, that boiling may alter the taste and damage the heat-sensitive vitamins. Check the temperature of the product before consumption or offering it to your loved ones to avoid burns.