What does follow on formula mean?

Follow-on formula is made to be less like breast milk and more like regular cow’s milk. Follow-on formulas contain more protein and certain vitamins and minerals, which are not necessary to your baby’s diet as she will be receiving increases in these nutrients as she starts on her solid food diet.

Is follow on formula necessary?

A new statement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) released on 17th July, states that follow-up formula is not necessary, is unsuitable as a replacement for breastmilk after 6 months and is covered by World Health Assembly marketing requirements.

Is Follow on formula bad?

The World Health Organisation (WHO)4 and the UK Department of Health (DH)1 report that follow-on formula is unnecessary and an unsuitable substitute for breastmilk or first infant milk.

What is the difference between first on formula and follow on milk?

First stage infant formula and second stage infant formula are nutritionally the same. The difference between them is the type of protein that is used. First stage infant milk’s are predominately whey protein and second stage infant milks – marketed for hungrier babies, contain more casein protein.

What is a thicker formula?

Thickened formulas reduce the frequency and severity of regurgitation and are indicated in formula-fed infants with persisting symptoms despite reassurance and appropriate feeding volume intake.

Do you change formula at 6 months?

No, you don’t need to. Until your baby is six months old, breastmilk or first infant formula milk is the only food or drink your baby needs. After six months, you can continue to breastfeed or give your baby the same infant formula, as you start to introduce solids alongside it.

Why is follow-on milk not recommended?

Follow–on milks Follow–on milks are described as suitable for babies from six months of age. They should never be used for babies under six months, as among other things they contain more iron than young babies need, as well as sucrose, glucose and other non–milk sugars.

When should I start follow-on formula?

Follow-on formula Suitable from 6 months (but ask a health visitor for advice first). Follow-on formula should never be fed to babies under 6 months old. Research shows that switching to follow-on formula at 6 months has no benefits for your baby.

Is aptamil same as Cow and Gate?

Aptamil and cow and gate are made by the same manufacturers. If you compare the ingredients list on the boxes, it’s identical. Aptamil is marketed as a premium brand, hence the price. But they are essentially exactly the same.

What is novalac formula?

Novalac Allernova Smooth is an extensively hydrolysed casein protein formula that is lactose & sucrose free with an added thickener (pre-treated corn starch) for the treatment of mild cow’s milk protein allergies for infants from birth onwards.

When to use follow up formula for infants?

In 1987, the Codex Alimentarius Commission defined follow-up formula – or follow-on milk – as “a food intended for use as a liquid part of the weaning diet for the infant from the 6th month on and for young children.” 2

Which is the correct definition of infant formula?

The U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act(FFDCA) defines infant formula as “a food which purports to be or is represented for special dietary use solely as a food for infants by reason of its simulation of human milk or its suitability as a complete or partial substitute for human milk”. [1]

Why is follow on formula not included in healthy start?

There is no published evidence that the use of any follow–on formula offers any nutritional or health advantage over the use of whey–based infant formula among infants artificially fed (SACN 2007). For this reason the Department of Health does not include follow–on formula in the Healthy Start Scheme.

When does the FDA take action on infant formula?

If an infant formula manufacturer does not provide the elements and assurances required in the notification for a new or reformulated infant formula, the formula is defined as adulterated under section 412 (a) (1) of the FFDCA and FDA has the authority to take compliance action if the new infant formula is marketed.