What is NannyCare Stage 2 Follow On Milk?
NannyCare Stage 2 is a British-brand goat milk follow-on formula for babies from 6 to 12 months, made from whole New Zealand goat milk with no added whey, no palm oil and no maltodextrin. Our stock is listed as an 800g tin — please read the note on pack size below before you plan around a yield figure.
This is the tin to move to once weaning has started. Two figures change in a way that matters for the weaning window: calcium rises from 53mg to 59mg per 100ml and iron from 0.65mg to 0.89mg, because the iron stores a baby is born with begin running down at around six months and food alone does not always close the gap straight away. Energy, fat and protein stay where they were at Stage 1.
NannyCare states the formula is 38% whole goat milk on a dry-matter basis — the rest being lactose, the vegetable oil blend and the vitamin and mineral package. It uses the goat milk's own protein complex with no added whey, rather than fractionating whey out of milk and heating it back in to hit a whey-dominant ratio. Fewer processing steps, less heat, and a protein profile closer to the milk it started as.
NannyCare is not organic certified, at any stage. The brand talks about sharing the philosophies of organic farming, which is a position rather than a certificate, and we would rather say that plainly. If an organic seal is your priority, Jovie Goat Stage 2 is EU Organic and Holle Goat Stage 2 carries EU Organic plus Demeter — we stock both.
Goat milk is naturally rich in A2 beta-casein, the protein type that forms softer, looser curds during digestion, and NannyCare frames Stage 2 around keeping that digestive comfort going as a baby's diet widens. Its own site is explicit that the formula is not suitable for a confirmed cow's milk protein allergy, and neither are we. NannyCare Stage 1 is the first infant milk before this; NannyCare Stage 3 Growing Up Milk follows at one year.
6–12 moFollow-on milk
800gSingle tin — see pack note
~189 fl ozDerived from an 800g tin
38% goat milkOn a dry-matter basis
What's in NannyCare Stage 2 per 100ml?
Prepared as directed, every 100ml provides 66 kcal, 3.4g fat, 1.3g protein, 7.4g carbohydrate — all of it lactose — 59mg calcium, 0.89mg iron, 1.5µg vitamin D, 15mg DHA and 16mg arachidonic acid. There is no maltodextrin, no soya and no added sugar.
- Carbohydrate 7.4 g
- Fat 3.4 g
- Protein 1.3 g
| Per 100ml prepared feed | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 280 kJ / 66 kcal |
| Fat | 3.4 g |
| — of which saturates | 1.2 g |
| Protein (goat milk) | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate (lactose) | 7.4 g |
| Calcium | 59 mg |
| Iron | 0.89 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 µg |
| Iodine | 13 µg |
| DHA | 15 mg |
| Arachidonic acid (AA) | 16 mg |
Two things on this panel we will not state as fact. The first is the DHA source: NannyCare appears to be part-way through changing from marine fish oil to algal oil (Schizochytrium, with Mortierella alpina for the AA), and the evidence conflicts — older Stage 2 documentation lists marine fish oil powder while NannyCare's own current UK Stage 2 page lists plant-based algal oil. Both versions may be in circulation. If you are avoiding fish, read the ingredient panel on your tin before you open it, or message us and we will check the lot we are shipping.
The second is 2'FL, the human milk oligosaccharide. NannyCare's own current UK Stage 2 page lists it, which would be a genuinely notable addition, but we have not been able to confirm it on the exact tins we stock. We are not going to advertise an HMO we cannot see on the label — check the panel, and if it is there, that is a bonus rather than something we sold you.
Contains milk. Ingredient wording varies between production runs during a reformulation — the panel printed on your tin is the authority, not this page.
Is goat milk formula easier to digest than cow's milk formula?
Goat milk is predominantly A2 beta-casein, while conventional cow's milk carries a mix of A1 and A2. A2 protein forms a softer, looser curd in the stomach, and that curd structure is the named mechanism behind NannyCare's "soft and gentle on tiny tummies" claim — not a vague promise of comfort.
The difference is a single amino acid at position 67 of the beta-casein chain. In A2 protein that position is proline; in A1 it is histidine, which creates a weak point that changes how the chain breaks apart during digestion and how firmly the curd sets. NannyCare says it monitors curd softness in the milk it buys, which is an unusual specification for a formula maker and is consistent with the documented behaviour of goat casein.
Now the part that matters most, said plainly. Goat milk formula is not a treatment for cow's milk protein allergy. Around nine in ten infants with a diagnosed cow's milk protein allergy also react to goat casein, because the two proteins are closely related — and NannyCare's own site says explicitly that Stage 2 is not suitable for a confirmed cow's milk protein allergy. A diagnosed allergy needs a prescribed hydrolysed or amino-acid formula from your doctor. Where goat formula is a reasonable option is the other case: a baby who is windy or uncomfortable on a standard cow's milk formula with nothing diagnosed. Talk to your pediatrician either way, especially if you are switching brands mid-weaning.
A2 beta-casein · goat milk
A1 beta-casein · conventional cow milk
Position 67 is the single amino-acid difference between the two protein variants. It changes how the chain breaks down during digestion, and with it how the curd sets.
Softer, smaller curd
Firmer, larger curd
Schematic illustration of protein structure and curd formation. Every baby digests differently, and no formula is a substitute for medical advice.
What is not in NannyCare Stage 2?
No palm oil, no maltodextrin, no soya, no added sugar and no added whey powder. The only carbohydrate is lactose. It is also not organic certified — we would rather list that here than let the words "natural" and "pure" do work a certificate has not earned.
- No palm oil
- No maltodextrin
- No soya
- No added sugar
- No added whey
- Lactose only carbohydrate
Contains milk. Not organic certified at any stage. NannyCare markets itself as non-GMO, but we could not find a formal non-GMO certifying body behind that claim, so treat it as a brand statement rather than a certification. Halal certification is confirmed on NannyCare Stage 1 and Stage 3 in our records but we have not confirmed it for Stage 2 — if it matters to you, ask us and we will check the tin rather than assume it carries across the range. Kosher and vegetarian status are not confirmed, and the vegetarian question is tied to the unresolved DHA source above.
How does NannyCare Stage 2 compare to NannyCare Stage 1 and Kendamil Goat Stage 2?
Against Stage 1, this tin adds calcium and iron for the weaning window and changes nothing else on the macros. Against Kendamil Goat Stage 2, NannyCare loses the row that matters most to fish-avoidant families: Kendamil's DHA is confirmed microalgae with no fish oil, while NannyCare's is mid-reformulation and we cannot tell you which version is in your tin.
| Follow-on and first milks | NannyCare 2 | NannyCare 1 | Kendamil Goat 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age band | 6–12 months | From birth | 6–12 months |
| Organic certified | No | No | No |
| Milk base | Whole goat milk, no added whey | Whole goat milk, no added whey | Whole goat milk + goat whey |
| Protein | 1.3 g · A2 goat | 1.3 g · A2 goat | 1.4 g · A2 goat |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 53 mg | 44 mg |
| Iron | 0.89 mg | 0.65 mg | See product page |
| Palm oil | None | None | None |
| DHA source | Changing — read your tin | Changing — read your tin | Microalgae, no fish oil |
| DHA amount | 15 mg | 15 mg | ~15 mg |
| Prebiotic | 2'FL listed by the brand · unconfirmed on our stock | None listed | GOS · 0.23 g |
| Carbohydrate | Lactose only | Lactose only | Lactose only |
| Halal | Not confirmed for this stage | Certified | Not confirmed for the goat line |
| Tin size | 800 g · see pack note | 800 g · see pack note | 800 g tin |
Being straight with you: Kendamil Goat Stage 2 is the better choice if you want a tin whose DHA source is in writing — microalgae, no fish oil — and it publishes an actual GOS prebiotic figure where NannyCare's 2'FL is something we cannot yet confirm on our stock. Kendamil is not organic either, so neither brand wins that row; if organic matters, Jovie Goat Stage 2 is EU Organic and we stock it. NannyCare Stage 2's honest advantages are the highest calcium and iron of the three, thirty years of goat-formula-specific research, milk from a pasture-based New Zealand cooperative, a plant that makes nothing but goat formula, and the whole goat milk protein complex with no added whey. If your baby is not yet six months, NannyCare Stage 1 is the right tin.
How many tins of formula will my baby need per month?
About 3 to 4 tins of NannyCare Stage 2 per month is the commonly published range for 6–12 months, scaling with how many milk feeds a day your baby still takes — nearer 3 tins on three feeds a day and nearer 4 on more frequent feeding.
Feed sizes at this stage typically run 200–230ml, or about 7 to 8 fl oz. Three feeds of 210ml is roughly 21 fl oz a day, which against a tin's prepared yield lands close to the lower end of that range; the number drifts down through the stage as solid food takes over more of the diet. Because the pack size is not settled — see the note below — treat the tins-per-month shape as reliable and the yield behind it as approximate.
Estimates for formula as the main milk source alongside solids. Every baby feeds differently — use these for planning, not as a target.
How do you prepare NannyCare Stage 2?
Sterilise everything, use freshly boiled water at 70°C or above and let it cool to lukewarm, pour the measured water into the bottle first, add one level 4.3g scoop per 30ml — seven scoops to 210ml is the standard bottle at this stage — shake well, test on your wrist and feed within two hours.
70°C+Freshly boiled water
1 : 30mlOne level scoop per 30ml
4.3 gScoop size in this tin
2 hoursUse within, then discard
1
Sterilise everything
Wash your hands, then sterilise the bottle, teat, ring and cap before you start.
2
Boil and cool
Use freshly boiled water at 70°C or above, then let it cool to lukewarm before you make the feed up.
3
Water into the bottle first
Pour the measured water into the sterilised bottle before you add any powder — never the other way round.
4
Add level scoops
Add one level 4.3g scoop for every 30ml of water — seven scoops to 210ml is the standard bottle at this stage.
5
Cap and shake
Put the cap on and shake well until the powder has fully dissolved, with nothing left on the sides.
6
Cool, test, feed
Cool the bottle, test a drop on your wrist so it feels body temperature, feed within two hours and discard any leftovers.
Never use artificially softened water or water that has been boiled more than once. Make up every feed fresh, use it within two hours and discard whatever is left — never reheat and never microwave. Note that the prepared volume is slightly greater than the water you started with, so measure the water, not the finished bottle.
A note on water temperature. NannyCare specifies water at 70°C or hotter, which matches NHS and WHO guidance for powdered formula — powder is not sterile, and that temperature kills bacteria that can occasionally be present. Let the bottle cool to body temperature before feeding, and always test a drop on the inside of your wrist first.
A note on water temperature. NannyCare specifies water at 70°C or hotter, which matches NHS and WHO guidance for powdered formula — powder is not sterile, and that temperature kills bacteria that can occasionally be present. Let the bottle cool to body temperature before feeding, and always test a drop on the inside of your wrist first.
Please read before buying
This formula is not suitable for babies with a diagnosed cow's milk protein allergy. Goat milk protein is closely related to cow milk protein and around nine in ten infants with a diagnosed cow's milk protein allergy react to goat protein as well — NannyCare's own site says the same. A diagnosed allergy needs a prescribed formula from your doctor. The DHA source is also mid-reformulation, so if your household avoids fish, check the ingredient panel on your tin. Breast milk is best for your baby — talk to your health visitor or doctor before starting or changing a formula.
Store tins in a cool, dry place. Once opened, use within the window printed on your tin. Never reheat or microwave prepared formula.
A note on pack size
NannyCare pack sizes are genuinely unsettled. Some sources list 900g and others 800g, and the brand appears to have downsized at some point. Our own product data is set to 800g, and the ~189 fl oz yield above is derived from that plus the 4.3g-per-30ml scoop ratio — it is arithmetic, not a manufacturer figure. If the exact weight matters to you for cost or planning, message us before ordering and we will read the tin we are shipping. For the same reason we do not publish a price per 100g for this product.
NannyCare Stage 2: frequently asked questions
What age is NannyCare Stage 2 Follow On Milk for?
NannyCare Stage 2 is a follow-on milk for babies from 6 to 12 months, designed to be used alongside solid food rather than as a baby's only source of nutrition. It can sit alongside breastfeeding. Before this stage comes NannyCare Stage 1 First Infant Milk, suitable from birth; after it comes NannyCare Stage 3 Growing Up Milk for one to three years.
What is the difference between NannyCare Stage 1 and Stage 2?
Calcium rises from 53mg to 59mg per 100ml and iron from 0.65mg to 0.89mg, which is the point of a follow-on milk — a baby's own iron stores begin running down at around six months. Energy, fat, protein and carbohydrate are unchanged at 66 kcal, 3.4g, 1.3g and 7.4g, and both stages use whole goat milk with no added whey and lactose as the only carbohydrate.
Is NannyCare organic?
No. NannyCare is not organic certified at any stage, and we would rather say so plainly than let softer language imply otherwise. If an organic seal is your priority, Jovie Goat Stage 2 is EU Organic certified and Holle Goat Stage 2 carries both EU Organic and Demeter biodynamic certification. We stock both, and they are linked from the comparison above.
Can I use goat milk formula if my baby has a cow's milk allergy?
No. NannyCare Stage 2 is not suitable for babies with a diagnosed cow's milk protein allergy, and NannyCare's own site states this explicitly. Goat and cow milk proteins are structurally very similar, and around nine in ten infants who react to cow's milk protein react to goat casein too. A diagnosed allergy needs a prescribed hydrolysed or amino-acid formula from your doctor. Goat formula is a reasonable gentler option for an unsettled baby with no diagnosis, but it is not an allergy treatment.
Does NannyCare Stage 2 use fish oil or algal DHA?
We cannot tell you with confidence, and we are not going to guess. Older Stage 2 documentation lists marine fish oil powder, while NannyCare's own current UK Stage 2 page lists plant-based algal oil from Schizochytrium with Mortierella alpina for the AA. That looks like a reformulation in progress, which means both versions may be in circulation. If you are avoiding fish, read the panel on your tin, or message us and we will check the lot we are shipping.
Does NannyCare Stage 2 contain 2'FL or HMOs?
NannyCare's own current UK Stage 2 page lists 2'-fucosyllactose, a human milk oligosaccharide, but we have not been able to confirm it on the exact tins we stock, so we do not claim it. If HMO content is the reason you are buying, check the ingredient panel before you commit, or ask us and we will read the tin. We would rather under-promise here than sell you an ingredient we cannot see on the label.
How big is the tin and how much does it make?
Our product data records an 800g tin, which works out at roughly 189 fluid ounces of prepared formula using the 4.3g scoop per 30ml ratio — about 27 bottles of 210ml. We should be straight that NannyCare pack sizes are not settled: some sources still list 900g, which would put the yield nearer 212 fl oz, and the brand appears to have downsized at some point. The yield figure is our arithmetic on an 800g tin, not a published manufacturer number.
Related formulas at Bonpek Baby
- NannyCare Stage 3The growing-up milk for 1–3 years, the stage after this one.
- NannyCare Stage 1The first infant milk in the same range, suitable from birth.
- Kendamil Goat Stage 2Confirmed fish-free algae DHA and a published GOS prebiotic figure.
- Jovie Goat Stage 2EU Organic, Halal and Kosher certified, with no palm or coconut oil.
- Kendamil Comfort MilkFor colic and constipation, if a gentler goat formula is not enough.
- All baby formulasBrowse every European formula we stock, by brand and stage.
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Product information last reviewed by the Bonpek Baby team in September 2026 against the manufacturer's current published ingredient and nutrition data. Always check the label on your tin, as manufacturers reformulate from time to time.
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