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Q for the Aussie - Which Formula?

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Made4it · 02/01/2006 01:24

Hi, we are coming over to Aus for a month in a couple of weeks and I am looking into which formula we will use. DS will be 4 & 1/2 mnths old and is not currently looking to wean yet. He is having SMA Gold here in the UK. I was wondering which formula you would recommend. Also do any formula's come in ready-mix or premade cartons or individual powder sachets?

Many thanks.

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eidsvold · 02/01/2006 02:47

no premix cartons but do individual sachets in the up to 6 month formula - have seen it in Karicare and karicare gold - available from supermarkets for about a dollar/2

We used aptamil for dd1 but when we came to Aus we used karicare gold - she coped fine....

eidsvold · 02/01/2006 02:48

sachet makes up 200mls.

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Made4it · 03/01/2006 00:22

Thank you - eidsvold.

Does anyone know if it would be a problem for me to bring in baby formula to Australia. I know that Aus is stringent on bringing food into the country?

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eidsvold · 03/01/2006 06:12

you can bring in 1 months supply. I had some left over premix cartons which I had no problem bringing in. I always declare anything I am dubious about - usually have no probs BUT with regards to formula - it is 1 months supply.

Formula here is so cheap and easy to get hold of. I would bring enough to get you by for the first day or so and then just grab some. Or of you are staying with relies like we were - get them to buy you a tin. Otherwise you are going to be weighed down with it.

harrogatemum · 12/01/2006 13:21

I took in formula and declared it to the customs people on arrival - they had a look at the ingredients and as there was no egg in it they let me in with it.

My twins were also on SMA Gold. Whilst in Aus for 3 weeks I cant remember the name of the formula but it looked just like SMA Gold and was made by the same company - you will know it in the supermarket when you see it!

littlemadam · 12/01/2006 14:24

If you go onto the Australian Gov website, they tell you what you can and can't take in. Formula was prohibited a couple of years ago during foot and mouth (we got ours confiscated) but the last time I went in April 2005, they were fine about it, I took in both powder and ready made, as my DD would only drink a certain brand. Hope this helps!!

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