Other than the addition of DHA, an LCP which the EFSA has accepted contributes to the normal visual development of infants up to 12 months, the other extra ingredients are not of proven benefit; therefore, having these additional ingredients doesn't make one formula milk more superior than another. If they were, then the formula milk compositional criteria would be amended to include it. What is the closest baby formula to breast milk? SMA® Comfort is a nutritionally complete formula for the dietary management of colic and constipation. It can be used as the sole source of nutrition from birth in place of your usual formula feed, and can be mixed with foods once weaning has begun.

Cow & Gate Comfort nutritional information. Available at https://www.nutricia.co.uk/hcp/pim-products/cow-gate-comfort.html Accessed May 2023 Follow-on formula contains the same ingredients as infant formula, and its levels of nutrients are also strictly controlled under the same regulations. It contains higher levels of iron and vitamin D, which babies need a higher dietary intake of from six months; because of this, some people choose to switch to follow-on formula. Approx. Age of Baby: Birth - 2 weeks, Approx. Weight of Baby: 3.4 kg, 7 1/2 lb, Preparation for Single Feeds: 3 Level scoops, Cooled, Freshly Boiled Water: 90 ml, 3 fl. oz. (approx.), Feeds in 24 Hours: 6

My son was the same as your little girl at that age. We spent a few nights with him groaning and wriggling around, obviously unsettled and it seemed like the trouble was 'bottom wind' and pain rather than just trapped air that he'd swallowed during a feed (the moaning and groaning used to start a couple of hours after he'd been fed). Comfort milk has much less lactose (milk sugar) in it than normal formula, it helps babies who are having trouble digesting the lactose. It won't make any difference if the only problem is trapped air in the tummy. Infacol is used to disperse the trapped air, but on the other hand using Infacol won't help if the baby is having trouble digesting the lactose. Billeaud C et al. Gastric emptying in infants with or without gastro-oesophageal reflux according to the type of milk. Eur J Clin Nutr 1990; 44: 577–583. Approx. Age of Baby: 7 - 12 months, Approx. Weight of Baby: - kg, - lb, Preparation for Single Feeds: 7 Level scoops, Cooled, Freshly Boiled Water: 210 ml, 7 fl. oz. (approx.), Feeds in 24 Hours: 3 Boil 1 litre of fresh tap water. Allow boiled water to cool for no more than 30 minutes. Measure the required amount of water (see feeding guide) into a sterilised bottle, carefully - the water is hot. Do not use artificially softened or repeatedly boiled water.

Under the regulations, infant formula is also not allowed to be advertised to the public or be offered at a discounted rate. This is so that it doesn’t undermine breastfeeding.

Benninga MA; MENA Infant Constipation Study Group, Vandenplas Y. The Magnesium-Rich Formula for Functional Constipation in Infants: a Randomized Comparator-Controlled Study. Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition 2019 May;22(3):270-281. All babies will have a different pattern to their bowel movements. Constipation means when it is more difficult for your baby to have a poo, and symptoms include pooing less than 3 times in a week. Constipation in babies is usually easily managed. Steer clear of the microwave: Microwaves can create hot spots which will burn your baby’s mouth. If your baby prefers their milk warm, heat a bottle of formula by running hot water over it, or place it in a bowl of warm water.