We recommend allowing some time for your baby to settle with a new formulation, however if you have any concerns please discuss with your healthcare professional. This formula is suitable for babies who are lactose intolerant. This means they cannot absorb lactose, which is a sugar that's naturally in milk and dairy products. Aptamil Anti-Reflux, Cow & Gate Anti-Reflux and SMA Anti-Reflux are all marketed as helping reflux, posseting and regurgitation. This type of formula contains cows' milk proteins that have already been partly broken down (partially hydrolysed). This is supposed to make it easier to digest and help prevent digestive problems such as colic and constipation. However, there's no evidence for this.

Partially hydrolysed formula (comfort formula) is not suitable for babies who have cows' milk allergy. Lactose-free formula There are some concerns about the fact that soya contains phytoestrogens. These are found naturally in some plants.Formula milk isn’t difficult to prepare, as long as you have a decent kettle to hand. Here are our four top tips: Approx. age: 2 weeks; Approx. weight: 4.0kg, 8.8lb; No. of feeds per 24 hours: 6; No. of level scoops per feed (1 scoop = 4.3g): 4; Quantity of water per feed: 120ml, 4fl oz Lactose-free formula is available in pharmacies and shops, but if you think your baby may be lactose intolerant, it's important to speak to a midwife, health visitor or GP. Hypoallergenic formula Boil 1 litre of freshly run water. Leave kettle to cool for 30 minutes and no longer. Measure the required amount of water (refer to feeding guide) into a sterilised bottle. Be careful of scalding. Do not use artificially softened or repeatedly boiled water.

Note: Aptamil® Gold+ De-Lact has changed its name to Aptamil® Gold+ Lactose Intolerance. The name change has been made so it is easier for you to find the product and identify its fit for your baby’s feeding needs. There is no change to the product recipe. The composition of all infant formula and follow-on formula in the UK is strictly controlled under The Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (England) regulations. This means the core ingredients of all formulas are identical, so no one formula is better than the other. Vitamin D is harder to get from diet though and the government recommends that babies and children aged six month to five years are given supplements containing vitamin A, C and D every day.' These formulas are based on 100% whey protein, which has been partially hydrolysed (broken down) and contains less lactose than standard formulas. Keep in mind that lactose intolerance is not the same as a cow's milk allergy. Lactose-free formula contains cow’s milk proteins that are found in normal infant formula, so it isn't suitable for babies with a cow’s milk allergy.Not every parent can produce breast milk. No matter what choice you make, we will support your unique feeding journey.

Approx. age: Up to 2 weeks, Approx. weight: 3.5kg, 7 3/4lb, No. of level scoops per feed (1 scoop = 4.4g): 3, Quantity of water per feed: 90ml, 3fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 6 Aptamil Baby Milks Powder: You may start to see our Aptamil Baby Milks powders changing from March 2022 onwards. To ensure our products are available to you, our current formulations will gradually be replaced with new ones. Formula milk provides babies with the nutrients they need to grow and develop. However, it does not have the same health benefits as breastfeeding for you and your baby. For example, it cannot protect your baby from infections. First infant formula (first milk)If your baby is drinking around 500-600ml of infant formula a day, they should be receiving enough vitamin D to meet their needs, so they won’t need additional drops. Approx. age: 4 mths; Approx. weight: 6.5kg, 14.5lb; No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5; No. of level scoops per feed (1 scoop = 4.3g): 7; Quantity of water per feed: 210ml, 7fl oz