As parents, the feeding choices you make for your child are yours to take. We know breast milk is the best and provides all benefits your baby needs in life. We also understand that for some parents breastfeeding isn’t always possible, either because they can’t or because they choose not to. That’s why we pride ourselves on supporting you, whatever feeding decision you make.
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Thank you for choosing Aptamil for your feeding needs. Here you’ll find preparation instructions and measurements in both metric units (UK) and imperial units (US).
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk powder infant formula provides 0.8 mg of iron/100 kcal (0.53 mg/100 ml).
This level of iron is appropriate for most babies and is consistent with European recommendations (EFSA, 2014; ESPGHAN CON 2014). For infants born prematurely, or with a low birthweight, with low iron levels at birth, or infants who are at risk for becoming iron deficient due to illness, additional iron may be necessary.
Consult your child’s pediatrician for more information.
Labels in Europe instruct consumers to boil water. Consistent with that approach, the label for Aptamil recommends heating water first to 160°F (70°C) and letting it cool to approximately 100°F (40°C).
Wash hands and surfaces, pour desired amount of warm water approximately 100° F (40° C) into a clean bottle.
Using the scoop provided, level off the powder. Add the correct measure of powder to the water.
Mixing instructions require 1 scoop (4.6g) per 1 fluid ounce (30mL) of water.
Cap bottle and shake well until powder is dissolved. Feed immediately and discard used formula within 2 hours.
Store open and unopened containers in a dry area at room temperature and use contents within 4 weeks of opening.
Your baby’s health depends on carefully following the preparation, use and storage instructions on the label. Failure to follow these instructions could result in severe harm. Before preparing the infant formula, make sure to always wash your hands, and thoroughly wash bottle and feeding utensils in hot soapy water before each use. Ask your baby’s doctor about the need to boil or sterilize water for formula and the proper preparation of bottle and feeding utensils.
Warning: Do not use a microwave to prepare or warm formula, serious burns may occur. Do not freeze and avoid any extreme temperatures. Close the opened container tightly with the plastic lid. Do not reuse container. Do not use if inner or outer seal is damaged or missing.
Because powdered milks are not sterile, failure to follow instructions may make your baby ill.
Wash hands and sterilise all utensils according to manufacturers' instructions.
Boil 1 litre of freshly run water. Leave kettle to cool for 30 minutes and no longer. Measure the required amount of water (refer to feeding guide) into a sterilised bottle. Be careful of scalding. Do not use artificially softened or repeatedly boiled water.
Using the scoop provided, level off the powder with the built in leveller. Do not press/heap the powder.
Add the correct measure of powder to the water. Adding too many or too few scoops can be harmful. Place the sterilized teat and cap on the bottle and shake immediately, vertically and vigorously for at least 10 seconds, until the powder is dissolved.
Your baby may need more or less than shown in the table below which is provided as a guide.
IMPORTANT: Use enclosed scoop to measure as scoops from other formulas may differ in size. 1 scoop (4.6g) should be used per 1 fluid ounce (30mL) of water.
IMPORTANT: Use enclosed scoop to measure as scoops from other formulas may differ in size. 1 scoop (4.6g) should be used per 1 fluid ounce (30mL) of water.
(use scoop enclosed to measure)
(use scoop enclosed to measure)
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