Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Grow RTD Vanilla is gluten-free.

Many nutrients play a role in optimal brain development. DHA and AA are important building blocks for the development of the brain and eyes for children up to 3 years of age. Grow is formulated with key nutrients to give good value for money, while meeting the nutritional needs of your child.

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The nutritional needs of a child changes as he or she transits from a toddler to pre-school age. This is reflected in the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), which is a set of daily nutrient intake guide established by health experts.  

Grow is specially designed to meet the different nutritional needs of a growing child, and so it would be best to provide your child with an age-appropriate formula.

There is no chemical preservative in Grow RTD.

Grow is available in all supermarkets including FairPrice, Cold Storage, Giant and Sheng Siong. It is also available online at FairPrice Online, Shopee, Redmart, Lazada, Qoo10, and Abbott e-store.

The belief that milk causes phlegm is not supported by scientific evidence. Some people may experience the sensation of increased mucus thickness (possibly due to reaction between milk and saliva), which may be mistaken for phlegm.

Similac is Abbott’s most advanced range of formulas, with clinically supported ingredients such as lutein, natural vitamin E, nucleotides and HMO. 

GROW is Abbott’s basic range of formula that provides high quality all-rounded nutritional benefits important for development at an even more affordable price point. GROW’s no palm oil formula contains a combination of 26 vitamins and minerals, DHA, Antioxidants, Calcium and Prebiotics and other key nutrients. DHA is an important building block for brain and eyes, Antioxidants help to strengthen immunity, while Calcium aids in your child’s physical growth.

DHA in Grow Stage 3 is derived from refined fish oil.

DHA in Grow Stage 4 is derived from refined fish oil.

DHA in Grow Stage 5 is derived from refined fish oil.

Grow Stage 3 contains 6.7g of added sugar per 200ml serving, which is slightly more than a teaspoon. Based on WHO guideline recommendations to maintain healthy eating habits , the daily intake of added sugar for toddler should not exceed 10% of their total energy intake, which is for toddler around 25 g of sugar per day.

Both Grow Stage 4 & 5 contain only 2.4 g of added sugar per 200 ml serving, which is slightly less than a half of a teaspoon. Grow Stage 4 & 5 carry Healthier Choice Symbol and classified by Health Protection Board being 25% lower in sugar than regular children’s milk powder (3-year-old and above).

We recommend 2 servings of Grow Stage 4 or 5 each day as part of a healthy, well-balanced and, age-appropriate diet.

Each scoop of Grow Stage 3 in the can, delivers 12 g of milk formula powder.

Yes, Grow is Halal Certified.

The lactose content of Grow Stage 3 is 7g/100ml.

No. GROW is Abbott’s affordable range of formulas, to meet the fundamental nutritional needs of children. Similac is Abbott’s most advanced range of formulas, with scientifically studied ingredients such as lutein, natural vitamin E, nucleotides and 2’FL.

GROW is Abbott’s affordable range of formulas, to meet the fundamental nutritional needs of children. The Similac range incorporates ingredients based on Abbott’s latest innovation.

Grow is suitable for individuals who can include dairy products and fish oil in their diet. Please review the ingredients listed on the can to confirm it is suitable for you.

You may decide which format is more suitable in your situation. Grow RTD is convenient to use on the go, sent to school together with snack or lunch. If you child prefers chocolate flavor Grow RTD can offer that as well.

If you are looking for home based consumption (before or after school, over weekends) Grow milk powder will be a great choice. Also, if you are trying to build healthier eating habits of your child, please note that Grow Stages 4 & 5 qualify for the Healthier Choice Symbol as they are higher in calcium and lower in saturated fat than regular growing up milk (3 years and above).