Aptimil Baby Formula Milk

At six weeks my son started to increase the volume of his milk feeds until he was regularly taking eight ounce feeds (240mls) every couple of hours. The problem with this is that it was making him a very sicky baby as his tummy was finding it difficult to cope with the sheer amount of fluid going into his system. When I tried to decrease the amount of milk he took by simply denying him milk and trying to distract him with water, dummies or mummy's ...
...red in the face and I was stressed beyond belief. I spoke to my trusty Bounty friends who informed me that when this sort of thing happened you get three choices - persevere with the distraction method, wean your child early or put them onto a hungry baby milk. I had ascertained that the distraction method was only going to drive me insane, and baulked at the thought of weaning my wee baby boy before he had reached twelve weeks at the very earliest, ...

krazykat2005 23.04.2006 · Read full review
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Some women cannot breast feed and there are several reasons for this. One reason for this is the reason I have and that is medication stopped me from breast feeding. Other women don't need the extra stress added to breast feeding. Some women cannot take to breast feeding or the baby doesn't take to the breast for one reason or another. Either way if you cannot breast feed then you shouldn't feel bad or be made to feel bad as is often the case especially ...
...that I don't get comments from people after I have written this review to tell me that I should breast feed. There is a reason why I don't breast feed because if I did my baby would get some of the medication I take for my mental illness and that would make her unwell. Midwifes always tell you about the pro's of breast feeding and never usually mention bottle feeding and if they do then they make you feel like you shouldn't bottle feed. I went to ...

Mickie26 10.03.2006 · Read full review
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When we brought Baby B home from hospital she was being breast fed but we had a tub of formula in the cupboard as a 'just in case'. Mrs B had been too ill to pay much attention to which formula I bought and I'd just picked up Cow and Gate mainly because it was cheaper and I'd heard of it. When we decided to start mix feeding we went for the tub that was in the cupboard and made up a bottle of the formula. This didn't go down well. Baby B was extremely ...
...we spoke to some friends who advised us to try Aptamil (for some reason this product is spelt on ciao incorrectly) as Cow and Gate is often too rich and Aptamil is seen as the 'porche of the formula world'. === The tub === When we came across Aptamil in the baby food section of our local supermarket the first thing we noticed was that it was more expensive than the other milks, only by a pound but I am sure this would soon add up if your baby was ...

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Breastfeeding is always best - and I had no intention of giving Leah formula milk when she was born as I was determined to feed her myself. However, the best laid plans... as they say. There will always be some mothers who cannot (or choose not) to breastfeed, and although it practically broke my heart when I had to start giving Leah formula milk, at least I knew I was doing the best I could for her given my circumstances. Aptamil First was recommended ...
...because it was the first formula Leah ever had, I have continued to give her it as I saw no good reason to try any other kind. It's probably the most expensive formula milk, but she was happy with it and gaining weight properly and that was good enough for me. Aptamil First is a whey based infant milk suitable from birth until 12 months. It's widely thought to be the closest to breastmilk (and advertised as such.) This is because it contains prebiotics ...

molelover 02.07.2005 · Read full review
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My experience: When I had my baby in November, I planned to give breastfeeding a go. Everybody kept telling me not to expect too much and not to worry if I found I couldn't do it ,but after pushing through the pain for a few weeks my daughter and I got the hang of it. Breastfeeding is so natural, but when you first start it feels anything but - how can something that people have been doing since time began hurt so much and be so difficult!!! I ...
...my daughter reached 5 months I decided (as I would be going back to work soon) it was about time to slowly wean her onto bottles and formula. I felt so guilty about putting formula into my babies body for some reason???? I really wanted to choose the best for her. But which to choose? I remembered my time on the maternity ward back in November, the bottle fed babies were all given SMA so I assumed that must be the best one and off I went and purchased ...

EricaT24 16.05.2008 · Read full review
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...I had been given Milupa Aptimil at birth some 30 years ago, and so had my cousins some 15 years ago. That's what I was going to give my son. Milupa Aptimil comes in a blue box. There are two silver foil "sachets" contained within, currently with a money-off voucher for their follow-on milk, Milupa Milumil, and a scoop. The instructions for use are printed clearly on the outside of the box, with diagrams that illustrate the pouring of a boiled kettle, ...
...we have stuck with Milupa Aptimil and are now moving onto cow's milk, and we will use Milupa Aptimil when JJane2 is made. Two final points. Milupa sells its milks in ready-made boxes (small drink-like cartons), which is a great way of testing your baby with a particular formula milk, and is also handy for travelling. Also, if you are travelling around and are worried about storing made up bottles without them becoming warm, make the bottles up with ...

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Not everybody is able to breast feed and not everybody chooses to breast feed, however, we are all encouraged to give our babies breast milk and to try to feed. Often, parents can feel guilty about not being able to breast feed and so Aptamil is a great product as it can help rid the feeling of guilt as this product is the closest formula to breast milk. The nutritional content of this formula is the best on the market and is what a lot of hospitals ...
...bacteria for your baby and really helps them to gain weight which is vital for growth and development. This product is not as rich as other formula milks and so a lot of babies find it easier to digest. When trying other products on the market such as cow and gate formula i found that my baby was very sick afterwards but on Aptamil she has been fine all along! This product comes in a large tub which is very durable, can be resealed and has the instructions ...

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...leave her,so on hearing about Aptimil I went and brought some. I had been given Lucy Cow and Gate and she would just drink 3 or 4 oz and then be hungry again when I got back to her.She has also refused the Cow and Gate and I have had to feed her while being at the gym,as they have a creche facility there. After leaving her with hubby to do the monthly shop,I was told when I came back the good news. She had drunk 7oz and had a burp then drunk the ...
...use the scoop provided with Aptimil as the other scoops you get with other formula milks are slightly bigger. If you add to much formula, over time your baby could put on too much weight. If you put too little in, then your baby could fail too thrive.. so be careful. After adding the correct amount of formula to the cooled boiled water, you can put the teat on lid on and gently shake to mix the formula with the water. Do be careful, as it will leak ...

chrissiepops 16.02.2001 · Read full review
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When I had my daughter Maria I intended to breastfeed her, but due to a complicated birth I had to bottle-feed her at first. When my midwife asked me what type of brand I preferred, honestly I did not know. She listed some brands and I liked the name Aptamil. So Aptamil it was! Maria liked it a lot and she used to sleep very well, and for a very long time, after she had her bottle feed. I started trying breastfeeding by the time I got well and after ...
...I continued giving her Aptamil once daily for I wanted her to get used to the bottle in case of having to leave her with relatives. It is the closest to breastmilk and you can see it in her bowels. There is no difference in the colour although the smell is horrible. She never had the so-called "nipple confusion" although she spilled a lot, even during breastfeeding! Aptamil is great for babies who suffer from colic. I often hear my friends say that ...

chrann1525 26.01.2006 · Read full review
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Before my daughter Alexandra was born I was determined I was going to try my hardest to breastfeed however as she arrived 3 weeks early my milk was still not coming through properly and therefore my midwives recommended I top up her breast feeds with formula and the product they recommened was Aptimil. It is so easy to make up - basically one scoop of formula to every fluid ounce of water - and then swirl around until properly mixed. Occasionally ...
...for a little while to mak sure that it is all dissolved but it is genreally very quick to do. The packaging is very good giving you definite guidelines for the amount of food you ould be looking at feeding your little one baed on weight and age and I have found this to be reassuring when Alex is having a 'skewwy' feeding day. The only disadvantage I have found is that it can vary in price by up to a pound - not much in reality but when you are ...

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...I found no problems with Aptimil although I know other babies have suffered from this with other makes of formula milk. Aptimil is a little bit more expensive compared to other makes and it isn’t as e3asdy to get hold of as not all shops stock it and my local Tesco’s kept running out. I have had to travel around to 3 or 4 shops to find some on occasions. But that said I would still use it again. ...

cmckenna 25.04.2001 · Read full review
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after failing at breastfeeding (i tried very hard but only lasted 6 days amid alot of tears!) i started to use sma/ cow&gate not because i'd read anything good about them but just because they're used in hospital & well advertised i guess. After a couple of weeks my baby was rushed to hospital as she had been constipated for so long she became ill. As i entered the room to talk with the doctor he said "dont tell me-you've been using sma right?" i ...
...cases of baby constipation on nhs is because of sma. I was then worried about what milk to put her on so then he (and several other doctors advised me to get Aptamil. They all personally reccommended it as had given it to their own kids) Also, its been PROVEN to be the closest formula to breastmilk on the market & thats what all us parents want.I'd never even heard of it before but found it in Asda (its also in all big supermarkets) Yes, its a few ...

rottweiler124 02.05.2008 · Read full review
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oppinion~ the very best of all the formulas i've tried with my little baby. my daughter loves aptamil first. its nutritional value is claimed to be the closest to breastmilk which is very reassuring when you feel guilty about weaning the baby on the bottle ,its nice to know that aptamil has such good qualities in the formula. its a pound more expensive than the other baby milk formulas price~ usually around £7.98 per tub , cartons at 0.52p * a ...
...baby is never constipated and is very regular on aptamil . baby's poo can become quite runny but thats nothing to worry about satisfiying for baby so that she can sleep through the night. has scoop leveller and lid clip for the scoop to be kept, so its more hygienic than putting your fingers in the powder to pull the scoop out , unlike other formulas would recommend aptamil to everyone *varieties~ aptamil 1 (blue) aptamil 2 for hungrier babies ...

natashalove1987 10.09.2008 · Read full review
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This is really good stuff, I wish I had known about it with my first baby who was only 1lb 9 oz born and needed all the help she could get! I breastfed (expressed in the case of my prem baby) both my babies till they were four months but when I went back to work I had to choose a formula. When switching from breast to formula you feel a little guilty so I was glad to see this new milk with my seccond baby. It claims to be the closest to breast milk ...
...are fats which help the growth of your babies brain and nervous system and eyes. I was actually reccomended this milk by my health visitor when I told her I was switching from breast. He took to it straight away with no fuss and seemed to enjoy it. His weight gain did not change when put onto the formula and hes actually in 18 months clothes at 10 months! So it hasnt done him any harm! The instructions are very clear on the packaging as to how ...

Hannahlady 04.11.2003 · Read full review
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I have used aptamil for my daughter and have been very pleased in the range.She liked this milk and would finish her feeds in no time. I thought the packaging was easy to openhowever, the spoon would sometimes fall off the lid . There was never any lumps in any of the Aptamil milks I used and it disolved very easily. I would recommend the easy digest for the transission from breast to bottle feeding as it is more gentle on the digestive system. I ...

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