How to use

Preparation and Usage

Preparing Your Baby's Feed
Approx. age: Up to 2 weeks, Approx. weight: 3.5kg, 7 3/4lb, Single feed: 90ml, 3fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 6
Approx. age: 2-4 weeks, Approx. weight: 3.9kg, 8 1/2lb, Single feed: 120ml, 4fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5
Approx. age: 4-8 weeks, Approx. weight: 4.7kg, 10 1/2lb, Single feed: 150ml, 5fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5
Approx. age: 8-12 weeks, Approx. weight: 5.4kg, 12lb, Single feed: 180ml, 6fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5
Approx. age: 3-4 months, Approx. weight: 6.2kg, 13 3/4lb, Single feed: 180ml, 6fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5
Approx. age: 4-5 months, Approx. weight: 6.9kg, 15 1/4lb, Single feed: 210ml, 7fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5
Approx. age: 5-6 months, Approx. weight: 7.6kg, 16 3/4lb, Single feed: 210ml, 7fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5
Approx. age: 7-12 months, Approx. weight: -kg, -lb, Single feed: 210ml, 7fl oz, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 3
Assumes weaning at 6 months.
Your baby may need more or less than the feeding guide above. This information is give as a guide only. Consult your healthcare professional if you require more advice.

Please follow these instructions carefully. Failure to follow instructions may make your baby ill.
1. Wash hands and sterilise all utensils according to manufacturers' instructions.
2. Shake bottle well. Pour the required amount of milk into a sterilised feeding bottle.
3. Serve at room temperature, or warmed if desired. If warmed, check temperature of feed.
Do not heat feeds in a microwave, hot spots may occur and cause scalding. Never leave your baby alone during feeding.

Hazards and Cautions

Breastfeeding is best for babies. It is recommended that Aptamil First milk be used only on the advice of a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietitian, pharmacist, or other professional responsible for maternal and child care. When bottle feeding do not allow prolonged or frequent contact of milk feeds with your baby's teeth as this increases the risk of tooth decay. Ask your health professional or dentist for advice. Make sure your baby's teeth are cleaned after the last feed at night. Never leave your baby alone during feeding. Do not heat feeds in a microwave, hot spots may occur and cause scalding.

While every care has been taken to ensure this information is always as accurate as possible, food products are regularly improved and nutrition content may occasionally change. As a result we recommend that you always read the label carefully before using or consuming any products.

Nutritional Reference Value (NRV) information is based on the typical composition of the product. Guideline daily amounts are those for a typical adult (men and women).

NRV information for non Boots products is calculated by the manufacturer. Boots has no control over the recipe or nutritional content of such products and information on this site may differ to that given on the product label. We would therefore recommend you do not solely rely on this information and always read the product label.

If you have any queries, or you would like advice on Boots products please contact our friendly Customer care team on 1890 200008.

This information was last updated 14/10/2014.

Important info

Important notice
Breastfeeding is best. Infant milk is suitable from birth, when babies are not breastfed and should only be used on the advice of a doctor, dietitian, pharmacist, or other professional responsible for maternal and child care.
When bottle feeding do not allow prolonged or frequent contact of milk feeds with your baby's teeth as this increases the risk of tooth decay. Ask your healthcare professional or dentist for advice. Make sure your baby's teeth are cleaned after the last feed at night.

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