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The Best Baby Food and Formula

Feeding a baby means buying the same things over and over, so it helps to know which ones parents keep coming back to. Breastfeeding is best where it works for you, and formula is a complete substitute when it isn't. We've ranked these by real parent ratings, covering formulas, first cereals and early snacks. This is not medical or feeding advice, so follow the label and ask your health visitor.

Ranked by real ratings · updated 24 July 2026 · how we rank

#1
SMA® 1 First Infant Baby Milk Formula Powder from birth 1.2
Most-loved powder

SMA Nutrition SMA® 1 First Infant Baby Milk Formula Powder from

4.8(2,929)

A nutritionally complete first infant formula with DHA, suitable for a halal diet and made without palm oil, for when babies aren't breastfed.

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#2
SMA PRO First Infant Baby Milk Starter Pack, Ready to Drink, From Birth (6x70ml)
Best on-the-go bottles

SMA Nutrition SMA PRO First Infant Baby Milk Starter Pack, Ready

4.7(1,872)

Pre-mixed ready-to-drink bottles from birth, handy for travel or night feeds when making up powder isn't practical, as a substitute for breast milk.

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#3
Cerelac Infant Cereals with Milk Wheat 6+ Months 1kg
Best first cereal

Cerelac Infant Cereals with Milk Wheat 6+ Months 1kg

4.6(2,194)

A wheat-based infant cereal with milk for babies from six months, providing zinc, calcium and vitamins A, C and D as part of weaning.

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#4
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Starter Pack, Ready to Feed, 6 x 70ml | Baby Formula From Birth, Pre-Sterilised Bottles With Teat
Best ready-to-feed starter

Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Starter Pack, Ready to Feed

4.7(1,496)

Pre-sterilised, ready-to-feed starter bottles you can use straight from the pack, a convenient formula option when combination or bottle feeding.

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#5
HiPP Organic 1 First Infant Baby Milk Powder Formula,800g (Pack of 6)
Best organic formula

HiPP Organic 1 First Infant Baby Milk Powder Formula,800g (Pack

4.8(1,108)

A nutritionally complete organic first infant milk suitable from birth, made to organic standards, for bottle feeding or alongside breastfeeding.

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#6
Kiddylicious Strawberry & Banana Smoothie Melts - Delicious Snacks for Kids - Suitable for 12+ Months - 16 Packs
Best weaning snack

Kiddylicious Strawberry & Banana Smoothie Melts - Delicious Snacks for

4.8(940)

Melt-in-the-mouth bites of banana and strawberry puree, portion-sized finger food that helps little ones practise self-feeding during weaning.

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#7
GoGo squeeZ Fruit Pouches, Apple Strawberry, 20x90g, Kids Snacks
Best fruit pouch

GOGO SQUEEZ Fruit Pouches, Apple Strawberry, 20x90g, Kids Snacks

4.6(1,238)

Squeezable pouches made from 100% fruit with no added sugar, a mess-light snack that's a source of fibre and free from gluten and dairy.

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