Pros and Cons of Using Meiji Japanese Milk for Babies
There are numerous brands of baby formula for newborns and young children, with Meiji Japanese milk being one that mothers highly trust and prefer. It is among the top 10 foreign milk brands favored by Vietnamese mothers for their babies.
Meiji Japanese Milk currently offers two popular variants:
- Meiji Stage 1: designed for babies from 0 to 12 months
- Meiji Stage 2: tailored for toddlers from 12 to 36 months
Each variant comes in two forms:
- Powder Form: Similar to other typical powdered baby formulas, it contains a scoop inside for mothers to measure when preparing for their baby.
- Bar Form: Each small packet, approximately 27g – 28g, is a bar. Each bar consists of 5 small cubes, and each cube can be mixed to make 40ml of milk.
View Product – Meiji Stage 1, 800g can for babies aged: 0-12 months
1. Advantages of Meiji Japanese Milk
View Product – Meiji Stage 2, 820g can for babies aged 1-3 years
- Meiji Japanese Milk is a refreshing type, excellent for preventing constipation in babies due to its nutritional content containing FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharides). FOS, a natural fiber, plays a crucial role in maximizing nutrient absorption. Scientific studies reveal that FOS is a natural, fermentable sugar that helps maintain a balance of beneficial bacteria in the intestine. Aside from promoting excellent nutrient absorption, it aids in preventing constipation, reducing the risk of intestinal infections, and contributes to a more effective immune system.
- Provides a balanced nutritional source for the baby's well-rounded development in height, weight, physical and intellectual aspects, without causing obesity in children.
- Suitable for the nutritional health of Japanese children in particular and Asian children in general.
- Available in 2 forms: Meiji Powdered Milk and Meiji Milk Bars. The milk bars are more convenient for mothers during preparation as they help measure the exact amount needed for each feeding.
View Product – Convenient Meiji Japanese Milk Bars
2. Cons of Meiji Japanese Milk
- No formula can match the goodness of mother's milk, and Meiji Japanese Milk is no exception.
- Compared to other milk options, Meiji is relatively high-priced.
- Babies might not gain excessive weight, appearing leaner than European milk options, but they are robust, sturdy, and agile.
- Due to its natural ingredients, some mothers notice that their baby's stool might be a bit softer.
- Japanese tend to be cautious and economical, resulting in larger-sized milk cans (usually 800g and above) without smaller options. However, the product is available in bar form, convenient for mothers trying it out for their babies.
- The preparation method for Meiji differs from European and Vietnamese milk, leading some mothers to feel a bit confused during the first attempt. For the most accurate way to prepare Meiji milk, mothers can refer to it HERE.