Approx. Age of Baby: 2 months, Approx. Weight of Baby: 5.3 kg, 11 3/4 lb, Preparation for Single Feeds: 5 Level scoops, Cooled, Freshly Boiled Water: 150 ml, 5 fl. oz. (approx.), Feeds in 24 Hours: 5 They contain 100% whey protein, which has been partially hydrolyzed (broken down) and contains less lactose than standard formulas. If there is anything that formula milk does for your baby, it is the provision of nutrients for your babies, enabling them to grow and develop. The Health Executive Ireland. Constipation in babies 0-6 months. 2022. Accessed January 20, 2022. Available from https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/constipation-children/constipation-in-babies-0-to-6-months/

SMA Comfort Colic & Constipation Infant Milk for the dietary management of colic & constipation is supported by over 90 years of experience to provide the best nutritional and easily digestible breast milk substitute, if you cannot or choose not to breastfeed, from birth onwards. Breastfeeding provides the best start for your baby but if you decide not to, or choose to combination feed, choose SMA Comfort which is easy to digest, nutritionally complete with Omega 3 & 6 and similarly structured to the fat found in breast milk. By feeding your baby SMA Comfort you are ensuring your child receives the right amount of protein and key nutrients to support them. Sometimes you need clarification as to which formula brand will be ideal for your baby, and start asking questions like SMA comfort vs Aptamil comfort.

1. Identifying the signs of colic

Approx. Age of Baby: Birth - 2 weeks, Approx. Weight of Baby: 3.4 kg, 7 1/2 lb, Preparation for Single Feeds: 3 Level scoops, Cooled, Freshly Boiled Water: 90 ml, 3 fl. oz. (approx.), Feeds in 24 Hours: 6 The National Health Service (NHS). Diarrhoea and vomiting. Internet]. 2020. [Accessed November 30, 2021]. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/ The British Medical Journal (BMJ). Best Practice: Constipation in children. [Internet]. 2020. [Accessed November 30, 2021]. Available from: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/784/diagnosis-approach

Formula milk provides babies with the nutrients they need to grow and develop. However, it does not have the same health benefits as breastfeeding for you and your baby. For example, it cannot protect your baby from infections. First infant formula (first milk) de Weerth C, Fuentes S, de Vos WM: Crying in infants: on the possible role of intestinal microbiota in the development of colic. Gut Microbes. 2013;4(5):416–21. 10.4161/gmic.26041 Unless a midwife, health visitor or GP suggests otherwise, first infant formula is the only formula your baby needs. Your baby can stay on it when you start to introduce your baby's first solid foods at around 6 months and they can drink it throughout their first year. Do not add extra powder or water to make feeds stronger or weaker and do not press powder into scoop. Using too much or too little powder can make your baby ill. The chemical structure of phytoestrogens is similar to the female hormone oestrogen. Because of this, there are concerns that they could affect a baby's reproductive development, especially in babies who drink only soya-based infant formula.

SMA® Comfort is a nutritionally complete, easy-to-digest formula and can be used for babies from birth to 12 months. You might occasionally notice a jelly-like substance called mucus in your baby’s poo. This is usually nothing to worry about. However, if you frequently notice mucus in your baby’s poo alongside other symptoms including vomiting or discomfort, speak to your GP as it can be a sign of cow’s milk protein allergy 2,3. Read our article on cow's milk protein allergy for further information if you have any concerns. SMA ® Soya milk-free formula is intended to meet the nutritional needs of babies and children who are intolerant to cows’ milk protein, lactose or sucrose. Soya infant formulae are not recommended for preterm babies, those with kidney problems, or those with suspected or confirmed soya allergy, where medical guidance should always be sought. Pull the safety seal and open the lid. The scoop is provided under the lid. Lift the tab, pull on the foil seal, carefully and safely remove the seal and dispose of it. The choice is yours, as any of them will be good for your baby experiencing colic. Remember to discuss with your health care professional before taking any decision.