
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Japanese Baby Milk Formula
Article Summary
This comprehensive guide aims to help parents navigate the complex world of baby milk formulas. We cover formulas suitable for babies from 0 to 3 years, including those with special dietary needs such as milk allergies and lactose intolerance. Discover the best options available in the Japanese market.
Table of Contents
- Ease of Formula Preparation is Important
- Sweetness of the Formula
- Good Foaming is Also Important
- Comparing the Best Baby Milk Formulas
- For babies with milk allergies
- Lactose-Free (For Lactose Intolerance or Galactosemia)
- Comparing the Best Toddler Milk Formulas
At WAFUU JAPAN, we're your one-stop-shop for Japanese baby milk formulas, catering to moms across 70 countries. Feeling overwhelmed by choices? Don't worry! This comprehensive guide is here to help you navigate through the sea of options, whether your baby is a newborn or a toddler, or has special dietary needs.
Ease of Formula Preparation is Important
Let's face it, parenting is a full-time job. That's why we recommend formulas that are quick and easy to prepare. Whether it's stick-type or cube-type, these formulas dissolve effortlessly in hot water, giving you more time to bond with your little one. And if you're a fan of canned formulas, we've got options with user-friendly lids and scoops.
Sweetness of the Formula
Did you know that breast milk has a sugar level of around 10 degrees? A formula that's not sweet enough might leave your baby unsatisfied. Brands like "Meiji's Smile" and "Wakodo's Hai Hai" are known for their higher sugar levels, while most others are not far behind, ranging from 10 to 11 degrees.
Good Foaming is Also Important
Foam can be a real deal-breaker when it comes to baby formula. Too much of it can make feeding time a struggle. That's why it's crucial to opt for formulas that keep foaming to a minimum.
Comparing the Best Baby Milk Formulas
A Comprehensive Guide for Parents of 0-1 Year Olds

Meiji Hohoemi 800g
Target Age: 0 months to 1 year
This is the most popular product in Japanese maternity hospitals and on our site. It often sells out both online and in pharmacies in Japan. It's a stable product with a high user base. Sugar level is 14. Available in can, stick, cube, and liquid types.
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SNOW BRAND MEGMILK Pyuah 820g
Target Age: 0 months to 1 year
Many online comments mention that it dissolves more easily than other formulas. It contains sialic acid and choline, which are important for baby's growth. Sugar level is 10.
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Glico ICREO Balance Infant Milk Formula 800g
Target Age: 0 months to 1 year
This formula has the highest calorie content among powdered milks. It also has higher levels of vitamins and iron. Some reviews mention that it's a bit hard to dissolve. Sugar level is 10.
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Bean Stalk Snow Beanstark Sukoyaka M1 Baby Milk Formula 800g
Target Age: 0 months to 1 year
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Morinaga E-Akachan Infant Formula Japanese Baby Milk 800g
Target Age: 0 months to 1 year
This formula is gentle on babies with immature digestive systems. It contains only easily digestible peptides as the protein source. Sugar level is 9.
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Morinaga Hagukumi Infant Milk Formula Large Can 800g
Target Age: 0 months to 1 year
This formula contains three types of oligosaccharides to mimic the gut environment of breastfed babies. Some reviews mention that it leaves some residue and produces a lot of foam. Sugar level is 11.
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WAKODO Ravens Milk Hai Hai 810g
Target Age: 0 months to 1 year
This formula is not too sweet, making it suitable for those who are mixed feeding. It contains α-lactalbumin, a major protein in breast milk, in amounts close to that in breast milk. Sugar level is 14.
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Meiji Milfy HP 850g
Target Age: 0 months to 1 year
For babies with milk allergies We use a flavorful whey protein degradation product (low molecular weight peptide) with sufficiently low allergenicity. Contains no egg, wheat or soy allergens.
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Morinaga New MA-1 Large Can Milk Formula For Milk Allergy 800g
Target Age: 0 months to 1 year
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Morinaga MA-Mi Milk Formula For Children With Milk Allergies
Target Age: 0 months to 1 year
Sales end in July 2023
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Meiji Step Large Can Milk Formula 800g
Target Age: 1 to 3 year
This is the most popular product on our site and often sells out in Japan. It's a stable product with a high user base. It has a high mineral content and is the top choice for β-carotene. It has a slight sweetness.
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ICREO Glow Up Milk Formula 820g
Target Age: 1 to 3 year
This formula has a high vitamin content and a light texture. It ranks first in nucleotide content, which activates immune cells in the digestive tract.
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WAKODO Follow-Up GunGun Milk Formula 830g
Target Age: 1 to 3 year
This formula dissolves easily and has a high content of phosphorus and phospholipids. It contains iron, calcium, DHA, and 17 types of vitamins and minerals.
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Bean Stalk Snow Tsuyoiko 800g
Target Age: 1 to 3 year
This formula has the highest content of calcium, iron, and DHA. It has a light texture and is suitable for use from around the first birthday when weaning is complete.
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Morinaga Follow-Up Infant Formula Chill Mill 800g
Target Age: 1 to 3 year
This formula contains two types of oligosaccharides and is rich in DHA and arachidonic acid. It has a high content of breast milk components.
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Snow Brand Megmilk Touch MIlk Formula 830g
Target Age: 1 to 3 year
This formula ranks first in lactoferrin and lactoadherin content. It also ranks first in oligosaccharide content.
VIEW MOREThis article focuses on canned milk formulas, but we also sell convenient cube and stick types for on-the-go.