The other thing me and my partner are also thinking is if she actually had an intolerance to milk and the issue isn't actually reflux anyway and its possibly an intolerance causing it all, but it’s so hard to realise which it all is? This formula is suitable for babies who are lactose intolerant. This means they cannot absorb lactose, which is a sugar that's naturally in milk and dairy products. My 17 week daughter has been on this milk since she was 5 weeks and I can honestly say that whilst it seems to have benefitted her wind and reflux better (although this could also be due to her gut maturin with age) I have found this milk to be an absolute nightmare and wondered whether anyone else using this had any ideas.

Our twin girls will be 5 weeks on thursday but were 6 weeks early. Both spent time in SCBU and were feeding COW AND GATE Nutriprem 2 by bottle (ready made) and both were feeding well. Breastfeeding is the recommended choice of feeding for your baby. You should always seek further advice from a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietitian or pharmacist for the proper method of use for infant milks and all matters concerning infant feeding. All babies are different, and it can take up to 2-3 weeks for this product to have an effect. if you don't see a difference after this length of time, we recommend you talk to your healthcare professional. Baby formula does not provide the same benefits as breast milk for mum and baby: this can protect against infections and help reduce the likelihood of diseases in both mother and child. Follow-on formula: This formula is suitable from six months on but not any younger. However, 6-12 month olds can continue to drink first infant milk.

There's no evidence that switching to a different formula does any good or harm. However, if you think a particular brand of formula disagrees with your baby, talk to a midwife or health visitor. They can help you decide whether to try a different type. Although it's often described as suitable for "hungrier babies", there's no evidence that babies settle better or sleep longer when fed this type of formula. Anti-reflux (staydown) formula

Make up each feed as required. For hygiene reasons, do not store made up feeds, discard unfinished feeds as soon as possible, always within two hours. The cows' milk in formula contains 2 types of proteins – whey and casein. First infant formula is based on whey protein which is thought to be easier to digest than other types of formula. goats' or sheep's milk (but it's fine to use them when cooking for your baby, as long as they are pasteurised) Whole cows' milk is a suitable choice as a main drink for your child from age 1. Semi-skimmed cows' milk is a suitable main drink for children over 2 who are eating a balanced diet. Types of milk to avoidApprox. age: 2 weeks; Approx. weight: 3.9kg, 8 1/2lb; No. of level scoops per feed (1 scoop = 4.6g): 4; Quantity of water per feed: 120ml, 4fl.oz; No. of feeds per 24 hours: 6 This type of formula contains cows' milk proteins that have already been partly broken down (partially hydrolysed). This is supposed to make it easier to digest and help prevent digestive problems such as colic and constipation. However, there's no evidence for this. For the dietary management of colic and constipation, Cow & Gate Comfort formula is made with a blend of tailored ingredients, containing reduced lactose, galacto-fructo oligosaccharides (GOS/FOS) and partially hydrolysed whey proteins. Using the scoop provided, level off the powder with a clean knife or the built-in leveller if provided. Don’t press/heap the powder.