Description
Suitable from birth, Aptamil Comfort is formulated for the dietary management of colic and constipation. If you think your baby has colic or constipation, speak to your health visitor or pharmacist for advice. This product must be used under medical supervision.
Uses / Instructions
Preparation and Usage
Food for Special Medical Purposes
Ask for advice from your healthcare professional before use
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 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 kept 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 manufacturers’ 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 formula 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 you 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.
upper-age-limit
12 Months
Warnings
Important notice
Breastfeeding is best. 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 enteral 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.
Side Effects
See packaging for details.
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, Nicotinamide, Guanosine 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 B12
