Stage 3 Young child formula
Valio Stage 3 Young child formula is tailored to support optimal nutrient intake during early childhood, as young children transition towards a more diversified family diet. Designed for children aged 12 to 36 months, these formulas help support continuous growth, development and nutritional adequacy during a highly dynamic phase of life.
With EU and CODEX compliant solutions available, Valio Stage 3 formulas offer scalable concepts from standard to super premium. Carefully selected ingredients and targeted nutrient enrichment support immunity, cognitive development and gut health, while maintaining high sensory quality and digestibility.
Key features:
- Designed for young children aged 12–36 months
- Supports growth and development during dietary transition
- EU and CODEX compliant formulation options
- Lactose as the sole carbohydrate
- No palm oil
- Natural MFGM and high-quality dairy ingredients
- Options enriched with DHA, ARA, GOS, lutein and targeted vitamin and mineral premixes
- Premium and super premium concepts with HMOs to support immunity, cognition and gut health
- Also available according to revised CODEX standard (CXS 156-1987, rev. 2023)
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