NAN VS S-26: baby formulas compared
Nan vs S-26? It’s not easy to know which baby formula to buy for your baby. And while most formulas have very similar ingredients, your choice might come down to price and availability.
Tell Me Baby parents have rated baby formulas they’ve tired and shared their opinions on what has or hasn’t worked for them. Based on their baby formula reviews, we’ve compared Nestlé NAN COMFORT 1 and S-26 Original Newborn to help you make the right decision for your baby.
You can also take a look at our baby formula comparisons to find out the most rated products. Or you can read our ultimate guide to newborn formula.
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Nestlé NAN COMFORT 1
Features
- whey dominant starter infant formula from cow’s milk (whey: casein 60:40)
- 1.4 grams protein/100ml
- hygienic, innovative packaging
- nutritionally complete for healthy infants from birth
When can I use it?
Nestlé NAN COMFORT 1 is suitable to use from birth.
Price
$21.99 for an 800g tin.
Pros
Parents in the Tell Me Baby community say this formula is gentle on their baby’s stomach, mixes well and doesn’t have a weird smell. One parent said they love having a 30 ml increment, so you can make a smaller or larger bottle as required without wasting any. A massive pro according to reviewers is the price, with many agreeing that this product is excellent value for money.
Cons
Parents say the ‘opening warning’ could be easier to find and clearer to read. “I struggled to find it and I would hate for someone to accidentally make their little one ill using it after the use by date,” wrote one reviewer.
Example review
“Used other brands before jumping onto nan other brands left my little one very constipated switching to nan was the best thing ever very gentle on bubba stomach 100% recommend love the product and good value for money baby number two is on the way and would definitely be using nan once again.”
Read full more Nestlé NAN COMFORT 1 reviews.
S-26 Original Newborn
Features
- S-26 Original Newborn is a whey dominant infant formula.
- 1.3 grams protein/100ml
- whey: casein 60:40
When can I use it?
S-26 Original Newborn is suitable for use from birth.
Price
$19.99 for an 800g tin.
Pros
Many reviewers said they have no issues using the S-26 Original Newborn formula, it’s gentle on the stomach and doesn’t cause constipation. The price is very affordable, and it’s readily available in most stores.
Cons
On the other hand, some parents did find their baby became constipated while using this product.
Example review
“One of my 11-month-old twins is on S-26, she has been since birth (her sister has a dairy intolerance so is on script formula) she has never had any issues while on it.. she’s a very smart cookie and extremely happy, no issues with constipation. Reasonable price $17 at Coles, great product, I do recommend this to loved ones.”
Read more S-26 Original Newborn reviews.
NAN vs S-26 summary
Like most baby products, what works for one child might not for another. The same can be said for baby formula. According to parents’ reviews, both of these formulas are good options for feeding your baby from birth.
If you are still unsure about which product is right for you, we recommend that you talk to your doctor to help make the right decision.
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