Nestlé Good Start 2 Powder Formula (900 g)
A plain stage 2 Good Start whey formula, without the DHA and probiotic found in Plus 2.
The short version
- Families in Canada whose baby is 6 months or older and already does well on Good Start
- Parents who want a partially hydrolyzed whey stage 2 formula without the Plus extras
- You want DHA or a probiotic listed on the label
- Your baby has a milk or soy allergy; ask your doctor about specialized formulas
- Your baby is under 6 months; the maker labels stage 2 for 6 months and up
What owners like
- Families already on a Good Start stage 1 formula can stay in the same protein type at stage 2
- Pharmacy and maker listings give a full ingredient panel and nutrient values per 100 ml
Common complaints
- No DHA, 2'-FL or probiotic is listed, unlike the Plus version and several standard stage 2 formulas
- Contains milk and soy, so it is not a choice for babies with those allergies unless a doctor advises it
Based on The Good Start Canada product page, a CTC Health pharmacy listing and the Alberta Health Services infant formula summary sheet (revised May 2026). No independent hands on testing or substantial owner forum threads were found, so owner themes are thin and drawn from the label..
Research scores
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Ownership
- Jul 2024
First bought.
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What it does
A Canadian stage 2 powdered baby formula for babies 6 months and up, made with partially broken down whey protein and sold in a 900 g can.
- Stage 2 of the plain Good Start line, for babies 6 months and older
- Whey protein that the maker says is partially broken down
- Added iron and calcium, per the maker, to go with a widening diet
- Maker describes the ingredients as non GMO
- Alberta Health Services lists it as a partially hydrolyzed protein formula, without the DHA, prebiotic or probiotic markings shown for Good Start Plus 2
A fit for Canadian families who want the Good Start partially hydrolyzed whey formula at stage 2 without paying for the extras in Good Start Plus 2. The trade off is a shorter label: the maker's page does not list DHA, 2'-FL or a probiotic, which the Plus version does. Ask your baby's doctor before starting or switching, and expect to rely on the label, since little independent review exists.
How it compares
Specs
- Age
- 6 months and up (maker)
- Format
- Powder
- Can size
- 900 g
- Yield
- About 6.9 L of prepared formula per can (maker)
- Protein
- 100% whey, partially hydrolyzed (maker calls it Comfort Proteins)
- Iron
- 1.3 mg per 100 ml prepared (maker)
- Calcium
- 81 mg per 100 ml prepared (maker)
- Mixing ratio
- 1 scoop per 60 ml of water
- Allergens
- Contains milk and soy
- After opening
- Use within 1 month, lid tightly covered
Worth knowing
- Follow the preparation directions exactly; the maker says not to over dilute or under dilute unless a healthcare professional directs.
- Boil water for at least 2 minutes and cool it before mixing, per the maker.
- Sterilize bottles, nipples and utensils before use, and do not use a microwave to sterilize them, per the maker.
- Feed prepared formula right away and discard any not used within 1 hour.
- Keep an opened can tightly covered in a cool, dry place and use within 1 month.
- Contains milk and soy.
- Alberta Health Services states that breastmilk exclusively for the first 6 months is recommended, and that formula is the most suitable substitute until 9 to 12 months of age.
Questions
What age is Good Start 2 for?
The maker labels it for babies 6 months and older.
How do you mix Good Start 2?
The maker says to boil water for at least 2 minutes, cool it, pour the water in first, then add 1 scoop per 60 ml and shake until dissolved.
What is the difference between Good Start 2 and Good Start Plus 2?
Both use partially hydrolyzed whey. The Alberta Health Services sheet marks Plus 2 with DHA, a prebiotic (2'-FL) and a probiotic (B. lactis); plain Good Start 2 has none of those markings.
How much formula does a 900 g can make?
About 6.9 L, according to the maker.
Does a baby need to switch formulas slowly?
The Alberta Health Services sheet says another formula in the same category can typically be used and that there is no evidence a new formula needs to be introduced gradually. Check with your baby's doctor first.
Sources
- Good Start Stage 2 Baby Formula Powder (Good Start Canada)
- Nestle Good Start 2 Powder (CTC Health)
- Infant Formulas Summary Sheet, revised May 2026 (Alberta Health Services)
Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.