Aptamil Gold Infant Formula Stage 1 Powder, 400 gm

Aptamil Gold Stage 1 is a scientifically advanced, premium infant formula designed specifically for newborns from 0 to 6 months. Developed by Nutricia, with over 40 years of breast milk research, this formula serves as a comprehensive breast milk substitute when breastfeeding is not possible or insufficient. This formula is crafted to provide a holistic nutritional foundation, ensuring that your baby receives the essential building blocks for cognitive, physical, and digestive health during their most critical early growth phase.

Features

• Age Appropriateness: Strictly formulated for Stage 1 (0 to 6 months).
  100% Vegetarian: Made from high-quality vegetarian sources, featuring a green veg logo.
• Optimised Whey-to-Casein Ratio: Designed specifically to resemble the easily digestible protein profile of breast milk (60:40 ratio).
• No Artificial Colours or Flavours: Free from unnecessary synthetic additives to ensure pure infant nutrition.
• Hygienic Packaging: Comes in a sealed 400g tin that protects the powder from moisture, oxidation, and contamination.
• Precision Scoop Included: Contains a levelled measuring scoop inside the tin for accurate, foolproof dosage and preparation.
• Easy Solvency: Highly soluble powder texture that mixes smoothly with warm water without leaving lumps.

• Optimises Brain & Visual Development: Formulated with precise levels of DHA and ARA (Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids), this formula supports critical cognitive and visual development during the first six months of life.
• Builds Strong Immune Defences: Contains a unique, clinically researched blend of Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) prebiotics that nourish gut flora, providing robust baby immune system support.
• Promotes Healthy Digestion for Babies: The specialised whey-to-casein ratio and prebiotic blend ensure the formula is gentle on a newborn’s immature stomach, reducing the likelihood of colic, gas, and hard stools.
• Supports Healthy Baby Weight Gain: Provides a balanced, high-quality protein and energy profile that mimics natural infant nutrition, ensuring steady and healthy weight gain along appropriate pediatric growth charts.
• Ensures Optimal Oxygen Transport: Serves as an iron-fortified baby formula, which is vital for haemoglobin production, healthy oxygen circulation, and the prevention of early infant anaemia.
• Strengthens Bone & Cellular Growth: Enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, including Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D, to support rapid skeletal and cellular growth in newborns.

Follow these instructions carefully to ensure your baby's health. Improper hygiene, preparation, or storage can cause illness.

1. Wash and Sterilise: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Clean and sterilise the feeding bottle, nipple, and cap by boiling them in water for 10 minutes.
2. Boil Water: Boil fresh drinking water for 5 minutes. Allow it to cool until it is lukewarm (approximately 40°C).
3. Measure Water: Pour the exact amount of lukewarm boiled water into the sterilised feeding bottle as per the feeding table on the tin.
4. Add Powder: Use only the scoop provided inside the tin. Level off the powder using the built-in leveller. Do not heap or press the powder.
5. Mix thoroughly: Add the exact number of level scoops to the water. Cap the bottle and shake vigorously until the powder is completely dissolved.
6. Test Temperature: Test the formula's temperature on the inside of your wrist before feeding. It should feel lukewarm, not hot.

Standard Dosage (0-6 Months): Generally, 1 level scoop (approx. 4.5g) is added to 30ml of water. Consult your paediatrician for a feeding schedule tailored to your baby's specific weight and appetite.

• IMPORTANT NOTICE: Mother's milk is best for your baby. Infant milk substitutes should only be used on the advice of a healthcare worker or paediatrician as to the need for their use and the proper method of their use.
• Contamination Warning: Unboiled water, unsterilized bowls/bottles, or incorrect dilution can endanger your baby's health.
• Discard Leftovers: Do not store leftover formula from a feed. Discard any unconsumed formula within 1 hour of preparation.
• Storage Instructions: Store the tin in a cool, dry place (not in the refrigerator). Replace the plastic lid tightly after every use. Once opened, consume the contents within 3 weeks or by the expiry date, whichever is earlier.
• Allergen Warning: Contains milk and soy (lecithin). Do not use it if the infant has a diagnosed cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) or lactose intolerance unless directed by a doctor.
• Microwave Warning: Never use a microwave to prepare or warm the formula, as it can cause dangerous hot spots that may burn your baby's mouth.