My partner convinced me to buy the Aldi MAMIA GOLD Formula but I'm too nervous to actually give it to my girls.
They are 2 months old and because of supply issues they were mixed fed until 2 weeks ago when my supply just disappeared. They were on S-26 Prem Formula at first so I switched to S-26 Gold. Mamia Gold seems to be just as good, but I'd like to hear from anyone who has tired it?
Or suggestions of any other good, but cheaper options?

Thank You!

haven't tried Aldi formula (didn't know they had one), but used Heinz Nurtire for both my boys. When i was pregnant with DS1, my mum and I spent ages at Big W comparing all the ingredients in all the formulas to see why the price difference, if one had more or less than another, and worked out they pretty much all have the same ingredients, except the "Gold" label in all brands had a few extra nutrients. I ended up choosing Heinz as it was the cheapest and i never had a problem with either son.

with this bub, now i know Aldi has one, i'll do the whole comparing of ingredients again, and also keep reading this post to see if anyone has actually used it, and I might try it, maybe i wont.

how much is the Aldi formula per tin and how much do you need per 50mls or however they measure it?

Hi there,
Firstly, congrats on your twins!

Secondly, I also had not heard that Aldi did a baby formula.
I have always used S26-Gold with both babies and have not found it to be too expensive (Big W always has it cheaper than the supermarkets, and sometimes have really good specials so I would buy 8 tins or so when that happened!)

There are very strict controls on the standard of formula, and so for it to be on the market, it must be of a certain quality. It may be that another company is making it for Aldi and re-branding it.
Also, you might just want to see how many actual scoops you get for your money, if you need more scoops per mL (40, 50 or 60mL per scoop) IYKWIM then you might be better off with another brand.
Another reason that formulas such as SMA can be cheaper is that they are made with casein, instead of whey. So maybe check the Mamia tin to see if it says Casein-dominant or Whey-dominant. Not that there is anything wrong with it, but SMA was recommended to me to use overnight with my DS when he was getting hungry a lot - it apparently makes them fuller for longer. I did not really find this to be the case to be honest.

Also, I believe that for a formula to be called "gold" it is because it is containing extra omega 3 fatty acids and other nutrients that the "standard' formula doesnt have. Having said that, this doesnt necessarily mean it is better for the baby, a lot of mums on here have said that S26-Gold made their babies constipated whereas the regular S26 did not. I did not really find that to be a problem, and you might have to try a couple of formulas (over a month or two period) to find one that suits the bubs if Mamia Gold or any other formula you try does not seem to suit them.

Good luck with it, I have another tin of S26 Gold to go, and then my DD is off formula and onto cows milk............WOOHOOOOO, I never have to buy formula ever again!!!!!! (sorry, its very exciting grin )

It is EXCELLENT!! I am sticking with this formula, so cheap and seems to be quite similar to s26 gold! 1 scoop per 60ml water, no froth and is gentle on my 1 months old tummy after having to change from Nan pro gold due to it not agreeing with her tummy I can't believe u can get such quality for $14.99 a tin! I add some inner health powder to 1 bottle a day too to help digesion after changing from Nan. Oh and another bonus is it's an Australian product

I add some inner health powder to 1 bottle a day too to help digesion after changing from Nan. Oh and another bonus is it's an Australian product

Just wondering, what is inner health powder?

Childrens inner Health plus- probiotics smile suppose to help with colic and everything

And it IS whey based (60/40 same as s26 or Karicare and a percentage of that whey is same as breastmilk)... Its pretty much the same or better than the leading brands that are approx $7 dearer a tin but I chose to use it because of convenience- I shop at aldi and this saves ne making an extra trip to big w or a pharmacy

I just switched my bub from s26gold to mamia gold the other day - I am in LOVE with it - partly because it doesn't smell as bad as the other one and MOSTLY because of the price - we live in a place where there is no Aldi and I go there and stock up every few months when we can get to one and the cheapest I can get s26gold for is around $26 a tin - if I'm lucky it comes down to $22! DS seems to like it too - he only gets formula on daycare days and occasionally but I'm thinking of switching completely soon cos DH is going away for work and it would make life a little easier...

Just started DD on the Mamia branded formula step2 and as far so good! Its true it doesn't froth up like some other brands and there isn't that awful smell either. DD seems to like it and has knocked back every bottle without taking a breath! I haven't noticed any major changes in bowel movements and comparing nutritional panels with some of the popular brands Mamia is similar or higher on some aspects such as calcium and iron. And at the permanent price of $15 I'm really hoping we can continue using it!

I'm breastfeeding so cant comment on the quality however I just wanted to clarify for anyone's confusion that WHEY is not similiar to breast milk it is actually another name for cow milk protein,I am aware of this as my DD has a cow's milk protein allergy and over the months have learnt all the names it is discuised with. Glad you guys all seem to have found such a great formula for a brilliant price!!

Just started DD on the Mamia branded formula step2 and as far so good! Its true it doesn't froth up like some other brands and there isn't that awful smell either. DD seems to like it and has knocked back every bottle without taking a breath! I haven't noticed any major changes in bowel movements and comparing nutritional panels with some of the popular brands Mamia is similar or higher on some aspects such as calcium and iron. And at the permanent price of $15 I'm really hoping we can continue using it!

Just thought I would ask if everything is still going well on the Aldi formula. I am very tempted by the price and am about to go to step 2 formula. Hope to hear back with an update. Thanks

Just thought I would ask if everything is still going well on the Aldi formula. I am very tempted by the price and am about to go to step 2 formula. Hope to hear back with an update. Thanks

Did 2 tins of step 2 without issue (bought Karicare this week as i couldn't get to Aldi). As I said in PP, I didn't see any difference in her bowel movements (although i tend to use 1/2 to 1 scoop less in a full bottle as DD eats mainly solids and not much water so it helps keep her poos not too hard. tmi!) and DD seemed to like the taste; a definite tick of approval here! I say give it a try.

TBH i'm sooooo looking forward to moving her to cows milk, at a dollar a litre i could really do with the extra cash in my pocket!

I found when i was bottlefeeding my now 16 month old that aldi formula was the best thing for her to use and most cost effective for our family. We tried most other brands and she was constantly sick so swapped her to aldi formula and no more being sick and even now she still has a night time bottle of the aldi toddler formula. I say give it a go if doesn't agree with your little one's tummy's they'll soon let you know.

TBH i'm sooooo looking forward to moving her to cows milk, at a dollar a litre i could really do with the extra cash in my pocket!

Don't think the farmers will thank you for supporting the greedy price war.

Don't think the farmers will thank you for supporting the greedy price war.

You're right, what they're doing is terrible.

When we had 2 full-time wages coming in i always bought branded milk, eggs etc. Now we are on a strict budget and there are actually some weeks where i will shop at Aldi, Woollies AND Coles in order to take advantage of specials which can be painful and time consuming but i do what i have to in order to meet our financial commitments.

When i go back to work full time i will go back to shopping as i did before but hey, in the meantime feel free to post me the difference and i'll gladly buy the top of the line brand!

We are LOVING it - what I love about it now is that it doesn't get sticky in the can (you know when you are scooping it out how it gets all over the scoop and your fingers etc) I'm just about to send my mum some money to get her to send me one more can so I can stretch out the weaning process to full cows milk.

I just wanted to point out, I know its an extra thing in the trolley that makes it cost more each time BUT formula is actually cheaper than the $1/L cows milk! Yep - only about .60c per litre at the Aldi price tag of $15

That said, I don't think anyone has the right to comment on someone else's choice of purchase if you don't know their situation. The milk is on the shelf, people are buying it - if not the farmers might not have a sale at all. I did just read recently a newspaper article stating that consumption is up by quite a percentage in the things that have had the shelf prices reduced.

Did 2 tins of step 2 without issue (bought Karicare this week as i couldn't get to Aldi). As I said in PP, I didn't see any difference in her bowel movements (although i tend to use 1/2 to 1 scoop less in a full bottle as DD eats mainly solids and not much water so it helps keep her poos not too hard. tmi!) and DD seemed to like the taste; a definite tick of approval here! I say give it a try.

TBH i'm sooooo looking forward to moving her to cows milk, at a dollar a litre i could really do with the extra cash in my pocket!

I have started Aldi formula this morning. So far (I know early days) but my LO loves the taste and has not spilt one drop and he seems less windy. I am very happy so far with this formula, he was on NAN before this and he would spill heaps after each feed. If it works I am saving almost $10 a tin smile

I started my 7 month old son on the Aldi Formula yesterday. So far so good. He has drank every bottle Ive given him!
My son was on NAN HA GOLD which he has no problem with. I decided to give the Aldi Formula a try as it is $9 cheaper a tin.
I find there is a slight smell with the Aldi Formula and it doesnt dissolve immediately like the NAN does, However the Aldi formula mixes well with a shake and it looks creamy.
Im hoping My son will continue to like the aldi formula and have no reactions as it is a good saving.

Its the only formula made in Australia, so I've been told

Its the only formula made in Australia, so I've been told

Its the only formula made in Australia, so I've been told

Bellamy's Organic is made in OZ and they are fantastic smile

Now that my son has turned 6 months i decided to try ALDI's Mamia baby formula. He was previously on Karicare Aptimal Gold. I found ALDI's formula went down very well with him, bowel motions are good and slightly less spilling. I would recommend it.

Hello ,

im still deciding on what formula to use for my bub who is going to "hopefully" be born in the next two weeks..

i was going to go with NAN for newborns but went into aldi and though hummm they have a newborn formula for almost half the price

has anyone else used this formula on their new born and if so pros/cons?

am a bit worried about witch formula to choose

Cheers smile

I was truly excited when i found it at aldi i thought it was great too untill my DD got severley constipated off it! poor thing! sucked for me and her! But i switched back to S-26 gold and not a problem, and mind you they are very similar in ingredients too but every baby is different i suppose! She just likes champayne taste on a beer budget! LOL