Abbott's Similac Gain IQ Stage 3 from Malaysia

I first consulted friends of friends who have purchased and fed their littleones with formula milk powders from Malaysia. And the main consensus was not to start at an early stage. That didn't really do alot in helping me decide.

Studying the labels on the tins weren't useful as well, as who knows? The contents in the tins may differ from what was advertised on the labels. I believe most of us have thought about that.

Then comes the lure of the superbly low price (RM$139 vs SGD$75). Now that was the deal clincher for me. In a bid to lower down the household expenses, i started getting Abbott's Similac Stage 3 formula milk from Malaysia. I must admit, I was pretty hesitant at first.

We're on the 18th tin (1800g) of Stage 3 formula milk now - at the time of this post. And so far so good.

I've purchased them only from Aeon as I feel that they're a reputable source.

Here's a couple of pictures that hopefully may be helpful to you:

Top pic: SG left, MY right
Bottom pic: MY Left, SG right

SG Tin (1600g), SGD$75:
Imported and distributed by: Abbott Laboratories (S) Pte Ltd
Manufactured by: Abbott Ireland, Foothill, Co Cavan, Ireland

MY Tin (1800g), MYR$139:
Imported and distributed by: Abbott Laboratories (M) Sdn. Bhd
Manufactured by: Abbott Ireland, Foothill, Co Cavan

It looks like they were both Manufactured in the same place, Abbott Ireland (meaning formula milk powder is prepared there). However, where it is packaged - where the formula milk powder is placed into the tin, is a question mark.

Take note that the Manufacturer and import/distribution details varies between different `Stages' of Similac milk. The information found above are for Stage 3 only. July 2016 at point of comparison.

Little disclaimer: Ultimately, you will need to decide what's best for your child. I will not be held liable for any harm caused to your child, for which ever formula milk powder you decide to feed your child with.