PLATINUM V GOLD
With the launch of the new a2 Gentle Gold™ formula range many of you are questioning which is best. Platinum or Gold?
In the world of infant formula we have been conditioned to believe that gold is always best, however as in the world of precious metals, the a2 platinum products are superior to their gold products.
New a2 Gentle Gold™ formula
PLATINUM V GOLD
The a2 milk company has launched their new a2 Gentle Gold™ range to increase their offering of a2 Milk® based products, and to provide an additional a2® early life nutrition option which is cheaper so more accessible to more families. The a2 Platinum® range will continue to be their best formula.
Both of the Stage 1 infant formula products are formulated to meet the Australian and New Zealand food regulations and are a complete nutrition source for infants from birth. Both products are made with a2 Milk™ and are formulated specifically for babies from birth.
a2 Platinum® Premium infant formula is higher in some nutrients, including DHA and ARA (omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids), as well as some vitamins & minerals. Further, the a2 Platinum® range contains nucleotides, while a2 Gentle Gold™ does not. Both products contain the prebiotic GOS at the same level. Both have no probiotics.
The existing a2 Platinum® Stage 1 RRP is AUD $40.50, whereas the a2 Gentle Gold™ Stage 1 RRP is AUD $32. The a2 Platinum® range of products are 900g, where as the a2 Gentle Gold™ range of products are 800g.
This means that a2 Platinum® is $4.50 per 100g and a2 Gentle Gold™ $4.00 per 100g.
What Tizzie thinks of toddler milks
I often find parents move a happy, settled, contented baby onto step two infant formula not realising the problems they are about to face. My advice is to stay on step one until at least 14 months, regardless of the brand you are using.
Stepped formulas
Many of the formulas described in my book are also subdivided into two or three ‘steps’ or ‘stages’ according to the baby’s age.
Basically, each step is the same base formula with additional ingredients added for different stages of a baby’s development.
• Step one, also known as stage one or starter formula: is for newborns to six or twelve months, depending on the brand.
• Step two, also known as stage two, progress and follow-on milk: this is marketed as a formula for babies aged six months and older as it contains more iron and protein than step one formula.
• Step three, also known as stage three and toddler milk: developed for toddlers aged twelve months or older. It contains supplemental vitamins and minerals.
In my experience, it’s best to buy only a step one formula in Australia, regardless of your baby or toddler’s age.
Recently, I have become aware of problems when babies are introduced to step two formulas. I have many clients contact me when their six-and-a-half-month-old, previously contented baby suddenly starts catnapping, early rising and night waking, and, in some cases, vomiting.
After careful consideration and ruling out many things, I have found the one thing that most of these babies have in common is they have been started on step two formulas.
After advising parents to move back to the step one formula, the babies have returned to their happy, settled and well-rested selves again.
If you are following my advice for feeding solids, your baby will obtain enough protein and iron from his food, so there is no nutritional benefit to be gained from switching to a step two formula.
I have seen very similar problems when parents try to introduce their twelve-month-old baby to cow’s milk or step three formula, which contains large amounts of sugar.
While this problem does not affect all babies, my advice is to keep your baby on step one formula from birth through toddlerhood until he is ready to drink A2 cow’s milk.
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