In recent days, the community of mothers has been paying a lot of attention to the newly launched Enfa A2 milk product with its premium, nutrient-rich protein source. This article will review in detail whether Enfamil A2 milk is good? Should you use Enfamil A2 milk for newborns? What are the outstanding benefits of Enfamil A2?
1. Review: Is Enfamil A2 milk good?
Enfamil A2 milk is a new product launched by Mead Johnson Nutrition in May 2021 with a completely different packaging design compared to previous Enfa milk products produced by the company.
Outstanding advantages of Enfamil A2 milk
Enfamil A2 uses ingredients imported directly from New Zealand in the production process and contains premium A2 protein. This type of milk protein is very easy to digest, has the effect of softening stools, and preventing constipation in children when drinking formula. Only about 30% of purebred New Zealand cows produce this precious protein because it must undergo a rigorous selection process in terms of breed as well as genetic technology.
According to a study on a group of Chinese people with lactose intolerance, when using regular milk, there are signs of severe stomach pain if they drink about 500ml of milk/day and continuously for 2 weeks. However, when experimenting with milk containing A2 protein, there was absolutely no bloating, indigestion, or stomach pain. For this reason, A2 milk protein is considered a valuable protein source in the production of powdered milk and formula.
In addition to containing the valuable and easily digestible A2 protein source, Enfamil A2 milk is also supplemented with GOS – a type of natural fiber, which is food for probiotics in the intestinal tract. Supplementing GOS helps the probiotic proliferation process take place more strongly, the digestive system also works more efficiently, limiting constipation in children when using formula.
Supplemented with DHA and MFGM – it is impossible not to mention this duo when reviewing Enfamil A2 milk, this is the perfect combination between MFGM – milk fat globule membrane composed of 150 fats and proteins that support brain development. Especially when MFGM is combined with DHA, it helps increase the connection in each brain cell. If MFGM helps increase emotional intelligence (EQ) in children, DHA is a component that helps enhance cognitive function. Therefore, giving children Enfamil A2 milk will help develop both thinking and emotions in children.
Another advantage of Enfa A2 milk is that it does not contain sucrose, so it has a mild, light taste, similar to breast milk.
Enfamil A2 milk is also highly appreciated by nutritionists for its nutritional value and adaptability to infants and young children.
2. Should Enfamil A2 milk be used for newborns?
With the ingredients and advantages mentioned above, surely mothers have the answer to the question is Enfamil A2 milk good. However, many mothers are still hesitant to choose Enfa A2 for newborns because they fear constipation when giving their children Enfa milk.
A characteristic of the Enfa milk line is that it supplements twice the amount of DHA to enhance brain development as well as increase cognition in children. However, with the newly launched A2 product, the company has used the precious A2 protein source as a raw material for milk production. With the characteristic that A2 milk protein is very easy to digest, limiting bloating, spitting up in newborns, so mothers can be completely assured when choosing Enfamil A2 milk for their newborns.
Not only does it contain valuable milk protein, Enfa A2 also provides a full range of vitamins such as vitamin A, B vitamins, C, D, E, K, folic acid, calcium, iron, selenium and essential nutrients for babies to develop healthily and fully from the very first days.
Dosage of Enfamil A2 milk for newborns:
| Age (weeks) | Number of meals/day | Number of scoops/preparation | Corresponding amount of water | Prepared milk |
| 0 – 4 weeks old | 7 – 8 meals | 3 | 90ml | 100ml |
| 4 – 6 weeks old | 6 – 7 meals | 4 | 120ml | 133ml |
| 6 – 24 weeks old | 5 – 6 meals | 5 | 150ml | 166ml |
Instructions for preparing Enfamil A2 milk for newborns correctly:
– Step 1: Wash and sterilize baby’s milk preparation tools including: milk bottle, nipple, measuring cup, stirring spoon
– Step 2: Wash your hands before preparing milk with specialized hand soap
– Step 3: Put a certain amount of water on the stove, boil for 1 minute, then let it cool to 40 degrees Celsius
– Step 4: Pour the corresponding amount of water into the milk bottle, then add Enfamil A2 milk powder to the bottle, shake well or use a spoon to stir until the milk is completely dissolved. Check the milk temperature with an infrared thermometer; if the milk temperature drops to about 35 degrees Celsius, give it to your baby. If there is no specialized thermometer to measure the temperature of the milk preparation water, you can drop a little milk on your wrist, if it doesn’t feel burning, you can give it to your baby.
Instructions for storing Enfamil A2 milk correctly:
– Enfamil A2 milk for newborns is packaged in a tin can; you should store it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, use within 4 weeks
– Store milk powder at room temperature, do not refrigerate milk powder, close tightly after opening
– Use the product before the expiration date
3. What types of Enfa A2 milk are there? What is the price of Enfa A2 milk?
Similar to previously developed Enfa milk products, Enfa A2 is also divided into several stages corresponding to the baby’s age and has an appropriate formula. In the Vietnamese market, Enfa A2 is currently divided into 3 main types:
Enfamil A2 Neuro Pro number 1 for babies from 0 – 6 months old
This product has a formula suitable for newborns because of its high content of A2 milk protein, which is easy to digest, even the immature digestive system of newborns will not experience problems such as constipation, bloating, indigestion, and even spitting up when using formula. Enfamil A2 Neuro pro number 1 for newborns is completely free of Sucrose, so it has a mild, light taste, similar to breast milk, and is very easy to drink. The product is packaged in small 350g boxes and large 800g boxes to suit each baby’s needs.
Enfamil A2 Neuro Pro number 2 for babies from 6 – 12 months old
The milk composition remains the same as number 1, but it is supplemented with the FOS fiber system, which has the effect of balancing the intestinal microflora, enhancing digestion, and boosting the immune system. Especially from 6 months onwards, this is considered the immunity gap period in children when the natural IgG antibodies present in the mother’s colostrum gradually decrease, causing the baby’s resistance to also decline. Giving children Enfamil A2 Neuro Pro number 2 milk will help strengthen the immune system and reduce minor illnesses for children. The product is also packaged in 350g and 800g economical tin cans.
Enfagrow A2 Neuro Pro number 3 for children from 1 – 6 years old
This is the stage when children enter the world with extremely special observation and learning abilities. During this stage, in addition to providing enough nutrition for the baby’s body to grow in weight and height, mothers also need to supplement DHA, ARA and MFGM for the development of the child’s brain both emotionally and cognitively. Enfagrow A2 Neuro Pro number 2 with twice the amount of DHA needed, gives children excellent observation ability and sharp thinking, ready to explore everything. Enfagrow A2 Neuro Pro number 3 is also packaged in 350g tin cans and 800g super economical tin cans.
How much does Enfamil A2 milk cost?
Updated price list of Enfa A2 NeuroPro milk at present:
| Product Name | 350g Box | 800g Box |
| Enfamil A2 NeuroPro 1 Infant Formula for babies from 0 – 6 months old | 330,000 VND | 750,000 VND |
| Enfamil A2 NeuroPro 2 Follow Up Formula for babies from 6 – 12 months old | 315,000 VND | 735,000 VND |
| Enfagrow A2 Neuro Pro number 3 for children from 1 – 6 years old | 300,000 VND | 660,000 VND |
Compared to previously produced Enfa milk products, Enfa A2 is a bit more expensive.
See the prices of the best-selling A2 milk lines at Kidsplaza:
4. Distinguishing Enfa A2 NeuroPro milk and Enfamil A2 Premium milk
First of all, it is necessary to distinguish that Enfa A2 NeuroPro milk and Enfamil A2 Premium milk are two completely different products but have many similarities that make mothers easily confused.
Similarities: both of these Enfa A2 milk products are researched and developed by the famous Mead Johnson Corporation of the United States, both are produced from the precious A2 protein source, which is easily digestible in infants and young children. Moreover, the product packaging also has a silver-white color that is easy to confuse.
Differences
| Enfa A2 NeuroPro Milk | Enfamil A2 Premium Milk | |
| Production | Made in Thailand | Made in the USA |
| Market | Serves the export market, with formulas suitable for each country and region | Suitable for the US domestic market |
| Packaging | Tall cylindrical can, with Vietnamese printed on the box | Not tall elliptical box, with English printed all over the box |
| Age of use | Divided into 3 age groups corresponding to 3 numbers:
– Number 1 milk: for babies from 0 – 6 months old – Number 2 milk: for babies from 6 – 12 months old – Number 3 milk: for children from 1 – 6 years old |
For babies from 0 – 12 months old |
| Ingredients | Supplemented with fiber content to support digestion and complete absorption of nutrients | High fat content |
| Packaging | 350g and 800g tin cans | 553g tin can |
| Milk : Water ratio | 1 level scoop mixed with 30ml of water | 1 level scoop mixed with 60ml of water |
| Price | 300,000 VND – 700,000 VND/box depending on weight | 890,000 VND/box |
Another difference between Enfa A2 NeuroPro milk and Enfamil A2 Premium milk is that Enfa A2 NeuroPro is imported in whole cans from Thailand, while Enfamil A2 Premium milk is mainly brought to Vietnam by air and is a hand-carried product.
Hopefully, the above information reviewing whether Enfamil A2 milk is good? Should you use Enfamil A2 milk for newborns can provide more information for mothers about this very popular product. When choosing Enfamil A2 milk for your baby, don’t forget to choose the right product for the right age for your child. Currently, Enfamil A2 milk is sold at the Pregnant Mother and Baby DailySavingz system, mothers can refer to: https://www.kidsplaza.vn/sua-enfa.html
