Aptamil Comfort Baby Milk Formula Powder from Birth to 12 Months 800g
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This product must be used under medical supervision. If you think your baby has colic or constipation, speak to your healthcare professional for advice. Inspired by 40 years of research in early life science, our team have developed Aptamil Comfort Milk, nutritionally complete* and tailored for the dietary management of colic and constipation. Made with reduced lactose, partially hydrolysed protein and a fat blend with beta-palmitate. Aptamil Comfort Milk is suitable from birth to 12 months. Colic: if your baby has colic, they may experience intense and inconsolable crying episodes that last several hours, a flushed face, clenched fists and legs pulled up to the chest. National Health Service (NHS). Colic (online) 2022. Available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/colic. Constipation: constipation usually involves your baby passing abnormally delayed, infrequent, hard or dry stools, accompanied by pain and straining. National Health Service (NHS). Constipation in children (online) 2020. Available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/health/constipation-in-children *suitable as the sole source of nutrition from birth to 6 months and as part of a weaning diet from 6 months to 1 year ** Galacto-oligosaccharides and Fructo-oliogosaccharides Aptamil is inspired by 40 years of research in early life science. Our team has developed Aptamil Comfort; nutritionally complete* and specifically tailored for the dietary management of colic and constipation. Our experts are here for you. Our team of baby feeding advisors are here to listen, and can offer personalised advice and support on feeding and parenting. Visit www.aptaclub.co.uk to contact us via WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or Live Chat, or call us on 0800 996 1000.
How to use
Food for special medical purposes
Ask for advice from your healthcare professional before use
Updated formulation to meet new legislation.
Feeding Guide
Aptamil® Comfort has a thicker texture than most other milks to help prevent your baby taking in too much air during feeding. We recommend using a variable flow teat or a single hole teat with a medium or fast flow.
Approx. age: Birth; Approx weight: 3.5kg: 7 3/4lb, No. of level scoops per feed (1 scoop = 4.6g): 3, Quantity of water per feed: 90ml, 3fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 6
Approx. age: 2 weeks; Approx weight: 3.9kg, 8 1/2lb, No. of level scoops per feed (1 scoop = 4.6g): 4, Quantity of water per feed: 120ml, 4fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 6
Approx. age: 2 months; Approx weight: 5kg, 11lb, No. of level scoops per feed (1 scoop = 4.6g): 6, Quantity of water per feed: 180ml, 6fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5
Approx. age: 4 months; Approx weight: 6.5kg, 14 1/2lb, No. of level scoops per feed (1 scoop = 4.6g): 7, Quantity of water per feed: 210ml, 7fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5
Approx. age: 6 months; Approx weight: 7.5kg, 16 1/2lb, No. of level scoops per feed (1 scoop = 4.6g): 7, Quantity of water per feed: 210ml, 7fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5
Approx. age: 7-12 months; Approx weight: -kg, -lb, No. of level scoops per feed (1 scoop = 4.6g): 7, Quantity of water per feed: 210ml, 7fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 3
Assumes weaning at 6 months. Your baby may need more or less than the feeding guide above. This information is given as a guide only. Consult your healthcare professional if you require more advice.
Important: Always use the scoop provided, please note the colour of the scoop in this pack may change from the time to time. All babies are different, but it can take up to 2-3 weeks to notice a difference. If used for this time and you see no difference, we recommend you talk to your healthcare professional.
How to use this pack
To open, remove tamper evidence strip on the rim of the pack.
There is a handy leveller built into the pack. Store your scoop in the lid so that it is keep safe and secure.
Click the lid securely shut to keep your powder fresh.
Preparing your baby's feed
Because powdered milks are not sterile, failure to follow instructions may make your baby ill.
1 Wash hands and sterilise all utensils according to manufacturer's instructions.
2 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.
3 Using the scoop provided level off the powder with the built in leveller. Do not press/heap the powder.
4 Add the correct measure of powder to the water. Adding too many or too few scoops can be harmful. Place the sterilised teat and cap on the bottle and shake immediately, vertically and vigorously for at least 10 seconds, until the powder is dissolved.
5 Cool under running tap. Check temperature of feed. Feed immediately.
Due to the blend of ingredients in Aptamil® Comfort, the milk can separate once prepared. If this occurs, shake the bottle vigorously to mix and use as normal. You may notice that your baby's stools change consistency when using this formula, this is completely normal.
Important feeding and storage advice
Make up each feed as required.
For hygiene reasons, do not store made up feeds, discard unfinished feeds as soon as possible, and always within 2 hours.
Do not heat feeds in a microwave, hot spots may occur and cause scalding.
Never add extra scoops or anything else to your baby's feed.
Never leave your baby alone during feeding.
If necessary, offer cooled boiled water between feeds.
If your are concerned that your baby has colic or constipation you should speak to your healthcare professional.
Moving to the next stage
If you think your little one is ready to move on from Aptamil® Comfort, speak to a healthcare professional about the most suitable milk for your baby.
Hazards and Cautions
Important notice Breastfeeding is best for babies. Aptamil® Comfort is a food for special medical purposes for the dietary management of colic and constipation. It should only be used under medical supervision, after full consideration of the feeding options available including breastfeeding. Suitable for use as the sole source of nutrition for infants from birth and as part of a balanced diet from 6-12 months. For external use only. When bottle feeding do not allow prolonged or frequent contact of milk feeds with your baby's teeth as this increases the risk of tooth decay. Ask your healthcare professional or dentist for advice. Make sure your baby's teeth are cleaned after the last feed at night.Store powder in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate. Use powder within 4 weeks of opening.Ambient
Important info
Manufactured in the E.U.Country of Origin - Produce of the EU Nutricia Ltd,
White Horse Business Park,
Trowbridge,
Wiltshire,
BA14 OXQ.
Nutricia Ireland Ltd,
Block 1,
Deansgrange Business Park,
Deansgrange,
Co. Dublin.
Quality guarantee
This product should reach you in perfect condition. If it is not satisfactory please contact us, This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
Ingredients
Whey Protein Hydrolysate (from MILK), Vegetable Oils (Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Sunflower Oil, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil), Glucose Syrup, Galacto-Oligosaccharides (GOS) (from MILK), Maltodextrin, Potato Starch, Maize Starch, Lactose (from MILK), Fructo-Oligosaccharides (FOS), FISH Oil, Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Oil from Mortierella Alpina, Magnesium Hydrogen Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Vitamin C, Inositol, Taurine, Ferrous Sulphate, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulphate, Uridine 5'-Monophosphate Sodium Salt, Vitamin E, Cytidine 5'-Monophosphate, Pantothenic Acid, Adenosine 5'-Monophosphate, Inosine 5'-Monophosphate Sodium Salt, Copper Sulphate, Riboflavin, Emulsifier (SOY Lecithin), Vitamin A, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid, Antioxidant (Ascorbyl Palmitate), Manganese Sulphate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin K1, Vitamin D3, Biotin, Vitamin B12For allergens, see ingredients in BOLD. Contains: Fish, Milk, Soya
