General Information
Aptamil Feed Thickener is suitable for thickening breast milk or an infant formula product. Thickened feeds may assist with the dietary management of regurgitation or mild reflux.
- Instantly thickens, tasteless and odourless
- Suitable from birth
IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be used ONLY in combination with breast milk or infant formula, NOT as a sole source of nutrition.
Aptamil Feed Thickener is a specialty thickening agent. It may be mixed with breast milk, standard infant formulas or some specialty infant formulas, to help manage regurgitation issues. In all cases, it should only be used under medical supervision. It can be used safely and effectively to thicken infant feeds but should never be used as a sole source of nutrition.
- For breastfed infants: Aptamil Feed Thickener can be mixed with a small amount of cool boiled water or expressed breast milk and fed as a gel before, during or directly after the breastfeed. Alternatively, it can be mixed with expressed breast milk to thicken the feed.
- For formula fed infants: Aptamil Feed Thickener can be used to thicken standard infant formula products, or specialty formulas. If an infant is on a standard formula and requires a thickened feed, Aptamil Gold+ Reflux Infant Formula, which already contains thickener, is recommended.
- 380g tin format
A feed thickener to support infants with regurgitation.
This product is not an infant formula or a complete food for infants. Designed for use only under medical supervision. Not suitable for use with premature infants.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be used ONLY in combination with breast milk or infant formula, NOT as a sole source of nutrition.
Suitable For: Suitable from birth.
Size: 380g
Serving Size: 1 scoop (4g)
Servings Per Pack: 95
Warnings
Important notice: To be used only in combination with breast milk or infant formula, not as a sole source of nutrition. This product is not an infant formula or a complete food for infants. Not suitable for use with premature infants.
Only to be used under medical supervision. Consult your healthcare professional for advice. Follow instructions as recommended.
Do not change proportion of powder except on medical advice. Failure to follow directions can be harmful for your baby.
Not suitable for use with premature infants.
Do not use if foil security seal is damaged or missing.IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To be used only in combination with breast milk or infant formula, not as a sole source of nutrition.
Product is packed by weight, not volume. Some settling of the powder may occur during transportation and distribution.
Ingredients
Maltodextrin, thickener (carob bean gum).Contains: May contain traces of milk and soy.
Allergen May Be Present: Milk
Directions
Aptamil Feed Thickener is suitable for thickening breast milk or an infant formula product. Thickened feeds may assist with the dietary management of regurgitation or mild reflux.
For breastfed infants: Aptamil Feed Thickener can be mixed with a small amount of cool boiled water or expressed breast milk and fed as a gel before, during or directly after the breastfeed. Alternatively, it can be mixed with expressed breast milk to thicken the feed.
For formula fed infants: Aptamil Feed Thickener can be used to thicken standard infant formula products, or specialty formulas. If an infant is on a standard formula & requires a thickened feed, Aptamil® Gold+ Reflux Infant Formula, which already contains thickener, is recommended.
This product is not an infant formula or a complete food for infants.
Consult your healthcare professional for advice.PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS
Directions for Mixing –
Use expressed breast milk, or prepare formula as directed.
Add to the bottle, 1 scoop (8g) per 200ml of breast milk or formula. Shake vigorously. A fast flow or variable flow teat is recommended unless otherwise advised. Thickened feeds will continue to thicken after preparation.
Follow instructions as recommended. Do not change proportions of powder except on medical advice.
For feed volumes less or more than 200 ml, please contact our Careline for mixing guidance. FAILURE to follow directions can be harmful for your baby.
NOTE: ALL FORMULA FEEDS SHOULD BE PREPARED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE FEEDING BABY. DISCARD UNFINISHED FEEDS.
Aptamil Feed Thickener is a Food for Special Medical Purposes and it is to be used under medical supervision.STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Store in a cool dry place. Use by the date on container bottom. After opening, keep container airtight and use contents within four weeks. Product is packed by weight, not volume. Some settling of the powder may occur during transportation and distribution.RECYCLABLE INFORMATION
RecycleRecyclable Packaging?: Yes
