Aptamil Pepti 1 (from birth)

Aptamil Pepti 1 is a whey-based extensively hydrolysed formula for the dietary management of Cow’s Milk Allergy. Aptamil Pepti 1 is a nutritionally complete formula, suitable from birth, and can be used to replace cow’s milk in drinks and cooked dishes at the introduction of weaning.

The only extensively hydrolysed formula for infants to contain galacto- and fructo-oligosaccharides (GOS/FOS), which encourage the growth of friendly bacteria in the gut^1-2 and have also been shown to reduce allergic manifestations over 5 years³.

Whey based and contains lactose for superior palatability, compared with a casein based hydrolysate^4-5

Contains long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPs), nucleotides and calcium to help meet the requirements of infants with cow’s milk allergy.

References

Moro G et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2002;34(3):291-5.
Gibson GR, Roberfroid MB. J Nutr 1995;125(6):1401-12.
Arslanoglu S., Moro G.E., Boehm G., Wienz F., Stahl B., Bertino E. Early Neutral Prebiotic Oligosaccharide Supplementation Reduces the Incidence of Some Allergic Manifestations in the First 5 Years of Live. J. Biol. Regul. Homeost. Agents. 2012;26(Suppl.3):49-59.
Venter C. Cow’s milk protein allergy and other food hypersensitivities in infants [Online]. Available at: https://www.jfhc.co.uk/cows-milk-protein-allergy-and-other-food-hypersensitivities-in-infants
Maslin K et al. Palatability of hypoallergenic formulas for cow’s milk allergy and healthcare professional recommendation. Pediatr. Allergy Immunol. 2018; 29(8): 857-862. *A home usage test assessment was carried out between 16/11/16 and 9/12/16 on the 4 products indicated for cows’ milk allergy from birth and included 100 UK healthcare professionals.

Aptamil Pepti 1

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Breastfeeding is best. Aptamil Pepti 1 & 2 are foods for special medical purposes for the dietary management of Cow’s Milk Allergy. They should only be used under medical supervision, after full consideration of the feeding options available including breastfeeding. Aptamil Pepti 1 is suitable for use as the sole source of nutrition for infants from birth, and/or as part of a balanced diet from 6-12 months. Aptamil Pepti 2 is only suitable for infants from 6 months as part of a mixed diet.

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Aptamil Pepti 1 (from birth)

Aptamil Pepti 1 is a whey-based extensively hydrolysed formula for the dietary management of Cow’s Milk Allergy. Aptamil Pepti 1 is a nutritionally complete formula, suitable from birth, and can be used to replace cow’s milk in drinks and cooked dishes at the introduction of weaning.

References

Food for thought - Recipe book

Cow's Milk Allergy - Parent booklet

Keeping track - Symptom diary