Abstract: A method of dispensing baby milk powder which comprises compacting the powder to its maximum extent in a measuring chamber, which comprises a tubular member housing a plunger so that the chamber is defined between the plunger and an open end of the tubular member, and actuating the plunger to dispense the measured contents, and a dispenser for carrying out the method and being designed to indicate when maximum compaction of the baby milk powder in the measuring chamber is achieved.