Description

Nutritionally complete breastmilk substitute For bottle-fed babies Key nutrients Ready to feed first infant milk from newborn For the first few months of life, your baby will get all their nutrition from milk. Cow & Gate first infant milk from newborn is a nutritionally complete whey based infant milk suitable from birth onwards. It can be used for combination feeding or if baby is not being breastfed. Ready to feed whenever your baby is When you're out and about with your baby, Cow & Gate ready-made first infant milk makes feeding easier - simply pour straight into your baby's bottle. Ready for the next stage? If your baby is still hungry after a feed but too young for solids, Cow & Gate infant milk for hungrier babies can help your baby feel more satisfied.

Preparation and Usage

Feeding guide 0-12 months
Approx. age of baby: Birth, Approx weight of baby: 3.5kg/7.5lbs, Single Feeds: 90ml/3fl.oz, Feeds in 24 hours: 6
Approx. age of baby: 2 weeks, Approx weight of baby: 4.0kg/8.8lbs, Single Feeds: 120ml/4fl.oz, Feeds in 24 hours: 6
Approx. age of baby: 2 months, Approx weight of baby: 5.0kg/11.0lbs, Single Feeds: 180ml/6fl.oz, Feeds in 24 hours: 5
Approx. age of baby: 4 months, Approx weight of baby: 6.5kg/14.5lbs, Single Feeds: 210ml/7fl.oz, Feeds in 24 hours: 5
Approx. age of baby: 6 months*, Approx weight of baby: 7.5kg/16.5lbs, Single Feeds: 240ml/8fl.oz, Feeds in 24 hours: 4
Approx. age of baby: 7 months, Single Feeds: 210ml/7fl.oz, Feeds in 24 hours: 3
*Assumes weaning at 6 months. Your baby may need more or less than shown in the table, which is provided as a guide.

How to prepare
Please follow these instructions carefully.
1. Wash hands. Sterilise all utensils following manufacturers' instructions.
2. Ensure top of carton is clean. Shake carton well and cut open where indicated, using a clean pair of scissors. Pour the required amount of milk into a sterilised bottle.
3. Cow & Gate first infant milk from newborn can be give at room temperature, or warmed if desired. If warmed, check temperature of feed.
4. For hygiene reasons, discard unfinished feeds in the bottle as soon as possible, and always within 2 hours.
5. After opening, reseal the carton by holding down the spout. Unused feeds still in the carton must be refrigerated immediately and used within 24 hours.

Do not heat in a microwave.
Hot spots may occur and cause scalding.

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.

Important notice
Breastfeeding is best for babies. It is recommended that Cow & Gate first infant milk from newborn 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.