SMA (Pro First Infant Milk)
₦32,000
per 800g tin, stage 1
- Long-trusted brand in Nigeria
- Slightly cheaper than Aptamil and Cow & Gate
- SMA Gold not found in 800g; NAFDAC warned about relabelled SMA Gold (Feb 2026)
Best for: Parents who used SMA before
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Infant Formula Brands: Prices Compared
Among 800g stage-1 tins, NAN Pro 1 was the cheapest at about ₦31,500, and Aptamil 1 and Cow & Gate 1 were the priciest at about ₦32,200; SMA Pro 1 cost about ₦32,000. Peak Baby, sold only in 400g tins at about ₦10,100, is the budget alternative.
Updated October 20267 optionsLow confidenceper 800g tin, stage 1
Quick answer · October 2026
Cheapest: NAN Pro 1 at ₦31,500. Priciest: Cow & Gate 1 at ₦32,200. (per 800g tin, stage 1)
Price comparison
| Option | Typical price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| NAN Pro 1 Cheapest | ₦31,500 | per 800g tin, stage 1 |
| SMA (Pro First Infant Milk) | ₦32,000 | per 800g tin, stage 1 |
| Cow & Gate 1 Priciest | ₦32,200 | per 800g tin, stage 1 |
| Aptamil 1 | ₦32,200 | per 800g tin, stage 1 |
| Lactogen 1 | Not verified | per 800g tin, stage 1 |
| Similac | Not verified | per 800g tin, stage 1 |
| Peak Baby Step 1 | Not verified | per 800g tin, stage 1 |
Typical retail ranges in Nigeria, October 2026, sorted cheapest first. The bar shows each range against the most expensive option.
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Each option at a glance
NAN Pro 1
Cheapest₦31,500
per 800g tin, stage 1
- Cheapest verified 800g stage-1 tin
- Widely available
- Tin size taken from the retailer's guide text
Best for: Mid-budget, easy-to-find starter formula
Cow & Gate 1
Priciest₦32,200
per 800g tin, stage 1
- Popular UK formula
- Some batches recalled (NAFDAC, Feb 2026)
Best for: Parents preferring UK-made formula
Aptamil 1
₦32,200
per 800g tin, stage 1
- Premium UK formula
- Bulk discount for 3+ tins
- Some batches recalled (NAFDAC, Feb 2026)
- Comfort variant costs about ₦46,800
Best for: Premium formula buyers
Lactogen 1
Not verified
per 800g tin, stage 1
- Budget Nestlé option
- Sold mainly in 400g; no 800g price found
Best for: Budget-minded parents
Similac
Not verified
per 800g tin, stage 1
- Well-known US brand
- Only 352g (₦53,000) and 1.13kg (₦148,000) US tins found
Best for: Parents wanting a US formula
Peak Baby Step 1
Not verified
per 800g tin, stage 1
- Locally made, cheapest per 400g tin (₦10,100)
- Sold in 400g tins; no 800g pack found
Best for: Lowest-cost stage-1 formula
Specifications compared
| Feature | SMA (Pro First Infant Milk) | NAN Pro 1 | Cow & Gate 1 | Aptamil 1 | Lactogen 1 | Similac | Peak Baby Step 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tin size | 800g | 800g | 800g | 800g | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Stage | 1 (from birth) | 1 (from birth) | 1 (from birth) | 1 (0–6 months) | 1 | 1 | Step 1 (0–12 months) |
| Maker | Nestlé (SMA) | Nestlé | Nutricia (Danone) | Nutricia (Danone) | Nestlé | Abbott | FrieslandCampina WAMCO |
| Origin | Imported (UK) | Imported | Imported (UK) | Imported (UK) | Imported/local packing | Imported (US) | Made in Nigeria |
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What to check before you buy
Check the NAFDAC number and batch. NAFDAC flagged relabelled SMA Gold and recalled some Aptamil and Cow & Gate batches in 2026.
Compare price per 100g. Peak Baby, NAN Optipro and Lactogen are sold mainly in 400g tins.
Don't switch formula brands often. Ask a paediatrician before changing.
Check the expiry date and the tin seal, and avoid dented or relabelled tins.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is an 800g tin of infant formula in Nigeria?
Lagos online prices in October 2026 were about ₦31,500 for NAN Pro 1, ₦32,000 for SMA Pro 1, and ₦32,200 each for Aptamil 1 and Cow & Gate 1.
What is the cheapest infant formula?
Locally made Peak Baby Step 1 cost about ₦10,100 per 400g tin in 2026, roughly two-thirds of the per-gram price of the 800g imported brands. NAN Optipro 1 400g costs about ₦16,000.
Is SMA Gold safe to buy?
NAFDAC warned in February 2026 about relabelled SMA Gold on sale in Kaduna. Buy from trusted pharmacies and check that the expiry label hasn't been tampered with.
Sources
How we check prices- Baby Milk category (NAN Optipro 1 400g, Aptamil, Cow & Gate, SMA Pro) — CSi Grocery, 2026-10
- Public Alert No. 06/2026: Revalidated SMA Gold infant formula found on sale — NAFDAC, 2026-02
- NAFDAC Announces Recall of Aptamil, Cow & Gate Infant Formula Batches — AllAfrica, 2026-02
- Aptamil 1 Infant Milk Formula (800g) — CSi Grocery, 2026-10
- Cow and Gate 1 First Infant Formula — CSi Grocery, 2026-10
