Approx. age: 2 mths; Approx. weight: 5.0kg, 11.0lb; No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5; No. of level scoops per feed (1 scoop = 4.3g): 6; Quantity of water per feed: 180ml, 6fl oz If your baby is formula fed, your GP or paediatric dietician may recommend a lactose-reduced or lactose-free formula milk for your baby. If your baby is having a Lactose Free Formula, these can be used in cooking. The lacto-free brand milk and products can also be used. Alternatively soya, oat, hemp or nut milks can be used in cooking (as long as they are calcium enriched and not used as main drink until 1 year of age). Please note rice milk is not recommended for babies and children under 5 years. Although most follow-on formulas, apart from HiPP Organic, provide a similar amount of calcium to cow's milk per 100ml, they are all higher in sugar and more expensive. Higher levels of sugar can encourage a preference for sweet foods and in the long-term can lead to dental cavities. I am so sorry to hear that your 9 week old DD has been suffering from constipation. I can understand that it must have been really distressing to see her in such discomfort when you took her to A&E. :sadhug:sadhug

Approx. age: Birth; Approx. weight: 3.5kg, 7.5lb; No. of feeds per 24 hours: 6; No. of level scoops per feed (1 scoop = 4.3g): 3; Quantity of water per feed: 90ml, 3fl oz I would encourage you to discuss this with your Health Visitor who will be able to assess DD's weight gain and well being and help you to decide whether a change is likely to be helpful. Clean bottles and teats thoroughly: You should wash bottles, teats and other feeding equipment in hot, soapy water. Then rinse them with running water, after which they are ready to be sterilised. The make-up of all infant formula is as close to breast milk as possible, but it’s impossible to replicate all the ingredients found in breast milk. It's estimated that there are more than 100 substances in breast milk that aren't in baby formula. Plus, breast milk changes over time to provide the nutrients your baby needs. As for the constipation, the best advice I can give is to re-iterate Ellie's advice with the cooled boiled water at body temp or a little warmer for my man but not room temp or cold and the tummy massages. But don't do these within an hour of a feed. Remember little one may be thirsty after so then offer teh water.Approx. age: 6 mths*; Approx. weight: 7.5kg, 16.5lb; No. of feeds per 24 hours: 4; No. of level scoops per feed (1 scoop = 4.3g): 8; Quantity of water per feed: 240ml, 8fl oz

If you think your baby is having digestive trouble, you should visit your GP who can help with a diagnosis. It might be that your baby is referred to a paediatric dietician for more expert care.

What is lactose intolerance?

The Week. Lactose intolerant? Why most of us can’t digest milk. [Online] 2018. Available at: https://www.theweek.co.uk/64017/lactose-intolerant-why-most-of-us-can-t-digest-milk#:~:text=An%20open%20mind%20on%20the%20issues%20that%20matter&text=Only%20one%20person%20in%2050,from%20China%20have%20the%20condition. [Accessed April 2021] If you’re breastfeeding, you should continue doing so, and your baby may need lactase drops to digest the lactose in your breast milk.Usually,the enzyme drops are mixed with a small amount of expressed breast milk in a sterile container, which you can then give to your baby from a spoon just before their feed.

In addition to the core ingredients, all formulas contain extra ingredients, a lot of which are the same across all the brands. These include LCPs (long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids), nucleotides and prebiotics. Cough and breathlessness in children under 1 year of age ו Cough and respiratory tract infection podcast Videos for 1° and 2° school children - mental health and emotional wellbeing ו Peaceful Place imagery Most babies grow out of lactose intolerance once their gut has recovered. To test this, try giving small amounts of dairy products e.g. ordinary yogurt or food made from cow's milk. If your baby has loose nappies and is unsettled, stop lactose-containing foods and try again in 1-2 weeks. It will take a bit of time for your baby to regain his/her ability to digest lactose, so increase the amount gradually. Glucose Syrup, Vegetable Oils, Caseinate ( Milk), Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Hydrogen Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Fish Oil, Emulsifier ( Soy Lecithin), L-Cysteine Hydrochloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamin C, Taurine, L-Tryptophan, Inositol, Ferrous Sulphate, Vitamin E, Zinc Sulphate, Uridine 5' -Monophosphate Sodium Salt, Cytidine 5' -Monophosphate, L-Carnitine, Adenosine 5' -Monophosphate, Inosine 5'-Monophosphate Sodium Salt, Nicotinamide, Pantothenic Acid, Guanosine 5' -Monophosphate Sodium Salt, Biotin, Vitamin A, Copper Sulphate, Folic Acid, Manganese Sulphate, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B6, Potassium Iodine, Vitamin K1, Sodium SeleniteIf you can breastfeed, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months. Breast milk helps improve a child’s immunity and supports a healthy weight for mum. Eating a healthy, nutritionally balanced diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding is also important for mums. The amount of lactose in your own diet isn’t related to your baby’s intolerance, so eliminating lactose from your diet won’t make a difference here. If you think your baby may be reacting to the lactose in your breast milk, the best thing to do is seek advice and guidance from your GP. Aptamil and Cow and Gate although different companies are the parent company (I think it is Danone but am not sure) so they make one each but both are based on the same milk.