今天有读者问：「Derek, 能否推荐6岁到10岁的儿童奶粉，我想带回国。」
美国孩子的年龄划分
根据美国疾控中心的年龄划分 [链接]，0-1 岁为 Infants、1-3岁 Toddlers、3-5岁 Preschoolers、6-11岁 Middle Childhood、12-14岁 Young Teens、15-17岁为 Teenagers。市面上的配方奶粉大多为 Infant Formulas，少量 Toddler Formulas，主流品牌里我只看到雀巢 Nestle 有生产3-5岁、4岁+ 大童以及 “whole-family” 成人奶粉。
美国常见的奶粉品牌有雅培、美赞臣、雀巢及集团旗下的嘉宝、和「地球最好」Earth's Best 等。
雅培 Go & Grow（1-3岁）
雅培旗下为 Toddler 设计的奶粉是 Similac Go & Grow 系列，针对12-36个月的孩子。
- 3 CANS: Make sure you dont run out; get 3 cans that make approximately 204 4-fl-oz servings
- TODDLER NUTRITION: Has 25 key nutrients that may be missing from your toddlers diet, including iron, vitamins C & E, and DHA, that milk alone cant provide
- IMMUNE SUPPORT: First toddler drink with 2-FL HMO (human milk oligosaccharide*), an immune-nourishing prebiotic
美赞臣 Enfagrow
美赞臣旗下有两个品牌，Enfamil 是婴儿奶粉、Enfagrow 是儿童奶粉，后者又主要有两大系列 [官网说明]。
Enfagrow Toddler Transitions（9-18个月）
针对「过渡期」（transition）的9-18个月孩子设计，含有30种营养成分。
- Contains 1 20 ounce container of powder formula
- Designed for older infants and toddlers 9 18 months
- 17 mg of brain nourishing DHA per 100 Calories
Enfagrow Toddler Next Step（1-3岁）
针对进入「下一阶段」（next step）的1-3岁孩子设计，含有19种营养成分。
- Contains 1 24 ounce container of powder formula
- Milk based nutritional powder for growing toddlers ages 1 year & up to complement your little ones diet
- Proprietary Triple Health Guard blend that has DHA to help support brain development, prebiotics and vitamins to help support immune health, and 22 total nutrients to complement the diet
随着孩子年纪的增大，能吃的食物更多，获取营养的渠道增加，所以奶粉里所含营养成分减少也可以理解。不过，二者都含有关键的 DHA、铁、钙、维他命 D 等成分。越小的孩子，需要从奶粉里获得更全面的营养，因为他们吃不了其他东西。我家 Ethan 吃过早产儿专用奶粉 NeoSure，相比普通的 Infant Formula 其热量更高。
嘉宝 Good Start Grow（1-2岁）
嘉宝旗下的儿童奶粉是 Good Start Grow 系列， 针对12-24 个月的 Toddler 设计。
- TODDLER DRINK: Stage 3 Good Start Grow is a nutritious toddler drink with probiotics to support digestive health. It nourishes toddler tummies so they can focus on what makes them, and you, happy: their growing independence.
- DIGESTIVE HEALTH: Designed with essential nutrients for toddlers 12-24 months featuring probiotics to support digestive health and DHA & Iron to help support brain development.
- NUTRITION THAT GROWS WITH YOUR TODDLER: Your babys nutritional needs evolve over time. That's why we created Gerber Good Start. Made to comfort your baby's tummy and available in a range of products
地球最好有机儿童奶粉（1岁以上）
Earth's Best 旗下的儿童奶粉是 Organic Toddler Mild Drink Powder。
- USDA ORGANIC CERTIFIED & NON GMO INGREDIENTS A trusted option for toddlers 1 year and older as a nutritious alternative to cow's milk.
- Natural vanilla flavor your little one will love.
- DHA omega-3 fatty acids to help support brain and eye development.
雀巢 Nido Toddler Formula
在主流品牌里面，雀巢是我唯一看到有生产3-5岁、4岁+、甚至 “whole family” 奶粉的厂家。
Nestle Nido Kinder（1-3岁）
- Every glass of NESTLE NIDO 1+ helps support your child's healthy immune system with Vitamins A, C and B6, as well as Iron and Zinc.
- NESTLE NIDO 1+ has Prebio 1, an exclusive blend of fibers to help maintain a child's healthy digestive system.
- NIDO 1+ has a delicious taste of honey that your kids will love.
Nestle Nido Pre-School（3-5岁）
- NIDO Pre-School 3+ is a powdered whole milk beverage with added Vitamin C and iron to help support healthy growth and development and a healthy immune system for children ages 3-5
- For ages 3-5, NIDO is formulated to ensure your little one gets the right nutrients at the right time
- Dry whole milk fortified with 13 essential vitamins and minerals in every cup
Nestle Nido Fortificada（4岁以上）
- NIDO Fortificada is dry whole milk powder with added vitamins and minerals to help support healthy growth and development
- For ages 4 and up, NIDO Fortificada is formulated to help your child get the right nutrients at the right time
- Dry whole milk fortified with essential vitamins and minerals in every cup
回到这位读者的问题：主流品牌里，我只看到 Nestle Nido Fortificada 是针对4岁以上大童设计。我家有3岁和5岁的孩子，虽然多少有点挑食，有些菜不爱吃，包括带皮的茄子、带刺的鱼，也不能吃辣，但整体来说饮食结构已经跟大人接近，什么都能吃，不再吃奶粉 -- 牛奶更新鲜更健康。如果孩子到了6-10岁仍然要吃奶粉，建议咨询儿医，根据孩子的饮食结构决定是否需要补充营养、以及需要补充哪些营养。
美国适合中老年服用的成人奶粉
成人奶粉既可以用来冲泡饮用，也可以用来做菜、烘培等。对于华人群体来说，主要是给父母老人补充营养。
继续阅读：《美国适合中老年服用的成人奶粉》。
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请问美赞臣的next step（1岁以上），能吃到几岁，我查了一下好像是1-3岁。
@Benjamin 是1-3岁，已经在文中修改更新。Toddler 奶粉无特殊说明都是1-3岁。