For the first years
Infant formula and infant nutrition
The Gentle Start range covers the first three years: formulas for babies born early, stage 1 from birth, stage 2 from six months and stage 3 from one year. Specialised versions help with spit-up (AR and AR Plus) and lactose intolerance (LF), and Gelmix thickens breast milk or formula when a doctor recommends it.
All 11 products are listed below with their stage, format and nutrition values per 100 mL as prepared, so you can compare them side by side before you speak with your paediatrician.
- Products
- 11
- Formats
- Liquid, Powder
- Energy
- 65 to 81 kcal per 100 mL
- Ages
- Infants (0-1), Children (1-10)
Breast milk is the best food for infants. Use infant formula only on the advice of a doctor or other healthcare professional, and follow the preparation instructions on the label.
Start with the need
Born early or small
From birth to 6 months
6 to 12 months
1 to 3 years
Spit-up and reflux
Lactose intolerance
Compare all 11 products
| Product | Format | Age | Energy (kcal per 100 mL) | Protein (g per 100 mL) | Fibre (g per 100 mL) | Flavour | Lactose free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gentle Start Preterm Ready To FeedLiquid | Liquid | Infants (0-1) | 81 | 2.7 | n/a | Unflavored | Yes |
 Neuma Milk FortifierNutritional supplement | Powder | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Unflavoured | No |
 Gentle Start PretermPowder | Powder | Infants (0-1) | 80 | 1.7 | n/a | Unflavoured | No |
 Gentle Start 1Complete nutritional product | Powder | Infants (0-1) | 68 | 2.2 | n/a | Unflavoured | No |
 Gentle Start 2Powder | Powder | Infants (0-1) | 67 | 1.4 | n/a | Unflavoured | No |
 Gentle Start 3Powder | Powder | Children (1-10) | 76 | 2.2 | n/a | Unflavoured | No |
 Gentle Start LFComplete nutritional product | Powder | Infants (0-1) | 69 | 1.5 | n/a | Unflavored | No |
 Gentle Start ARPowder | Powder | Infants (0-1) | 67 | 1.5 | 0.4 | Unflavored | No |
 GelmixFor Normal Spit-Up & Swallowing Difficulties | Powder | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Unflavored | Yes |
 Gentle Start AR PlusPowder | Powder | Infants (0-1) | 65 | 1.4 | 0.4 | Unflavored | No |
 Gentle Start Stage 1 Ready To FeedLiquid | Liquid | Infants (0-1) | 65 | 1.3 | 0.5 | Unflavored | No |
In the news
Sierra Life is a licensed food manufacturer with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), licence number ML-2025-FO-0603
The minister inaugurated the Sierra Life factory, the first facility in the Middle East specializing in producing medical foods for metabolic disorders.
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Questions
Which Gentle Start formula suits which age?
Gentle Start 1 and Stage 1 Ready To Feed are for birth to 6 months, Gentle Start 2 for 6 to 12 months and Gentle Start 3 for 1 to 3 years. Preterm formulas and Neuma Milk Fortifier are for babies born early or with low birth weight, under medical supervision.
What is the difference between Gentle Start AR and AR Plus?
Both are anti-regurgitation formulas for babies who spit up often. AR Plus uses a dual thickening system with locust bean gum. Your paediatrician can advise which one fits your baby.
Are these formulas foods for special medical purposes?
Yes. The product sheets describe the Gentle Start formulas as Foods for Special Medical Purposes, to be used under medical supervision.
Where can I buy Gentle Start in Saudi Arabia?
Contact Sierra Life through the contact page for stockists and hospital supply. The Where to Buy page will list retail partners when it opens.
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This page is general product information and is not medical advice. Foods for special medical purposes must be used under medical supervision. Always read the label and consult a healthcare professional. Health information disclaimer Questions about a product? Contact our team