Aptamil Pepti 2 400g is a whey-based extensively hydrolysed infant formula powder for the dietary management of cow's milk allergy, suitable from 6 months as part of a cow's milk-free weaning diet. The milk proteins are broken down (hydrolysed) to reduce the likelihood of triggering an allergic reaction, and the formula is fortified with added calcium and iron to help meet a weaning baby's increasing nutritional needs.

Key Features

• Extensively hydrolysed whey protein: The whey protein is broken down into smaller pieces to reduce the likelihood of it causing an allergic reaction in babies with cow's milk allergy.
• Contains GOS and FOS: The formula includes galacto-oligosaccharides and fructo-oligosaccharides, a blend of prebiotic fibres.
• Higher calcium and iron than Aptamil Pepti 1: Aptamil Pepti 2 provides increased levels of calcium and iron to support the nutritional needs of babies moving onto a weaning diet.
• For use alongside weaning, not as a sole milk: Aptamil Pepti 2 is intended to complement a cow's milk-free weaning diet from 6 months, and can also be used to replace cow's milk in drinks and cooked dishes once your baby has been weaned.
• Food for Special Medical Purposes: Aptamil Pepti 2 is ACBS-approved and can be prescribed on FP10, for use under medical supervision.

What is the difference between Aptamil Pepti 1 and Aptamil Pepti 2?

Both contain the same extensively hydrolysed whey protein, so they offer the same allergy management support. Aptamil Pepti 1 is suitable from birth and can be used as a baby's sole source of nutrition, or as part of a mixed diet, from 6 to 12 months. Aptamil Pepti 2 is only suitable from 6 months, as part of a cow's milk-free weaning diet, and provides higher levels of calcium and iron to support the nutritional needs of an older weaning baby.

Can Aptamil Pepti 2 be used as my baby's only milk?

No. Aptamil Pepti 2 is intended to complement a cow's milk-free weaning diet from 6 months, alongside solid foods, rather than as a baby's sole source of nutrition. It can also be used to replace cow's milk in drinks and in cooked dishes once your baby has been weaned. Speak to your health visitor, GP or dietitian for advice on the right formula for your baby's stage and needs.

Is Aptamil Pepti 2 suitable for vegetarian or halal diets?

No. Aptamil Pepti 2 tins are not halal certified, and a pork-derived enzyme is used during processing, although it is not present in the finished product. Parents following a vegetarian or halal diet should discuss suitable alternatives with their healthcare professional.

Why does Aptamil Pepti 2 taste different from regular baby formula?

Aptamil Pepti 2 is a specialised formula for managing cow's milk allergy, so its taste, smell and appearance differ from a standard follow-on formula. This is a normal feature of extensively hydrolysed formulas and does not indicate a problem with the product.

Ingredients: Maltodextrin, hydrolysed whey protein (from milk), vegetable oils (palm, coconut, rapeseed, high oleic sunflower and sunflower), galacto-oligosaccharides (from milk), calcium phosphate, emulsifier (citric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids), fructo-oligosaccharides, fish oil, potassium chloride, magnesium hydrogen phosphate, oil from Mortierella alpina, sodium chloride, choline chloride, vitamin C, L-tyrosine, inositol, taurine, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, L-carnitine, sodium citrate, vitamin E, nucleotides, and other vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, D3 and K1, B-complex vitamins, biotin, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, iodine and selenium.

Allergens: Contains milk (as hydrolysed whey protein and galacto-oligosaccharides) and fish (as fish oil). A pork-derived enzyme is used during manufacture but is not present in the finished product, and Aptamil Pepti 2 tins are not halal certified.

Typical nutritional values (per 100ml as prepared):

1. Wash your hands and sterilise all feeding equipment before use.
2. Boil fresh drinking water and leave it to cool for no longer than 30 minutes.
3. Measure the required amount of water into the sterilised bottle.
4. Add one level scoop (4.8g) of powder for every 30ml of water, levelling off each scoop with a clean, dry knife rather than packing or heaping it.
5. Cap the bottle and shake vigorously for 25 seconds.
6. Cool the bottle under running tap water and check the temperature before feeding.
7. Feed immediately; prepare each feed fresh and do not store made-up formula.

Do not boil the prepared formula or heat it in a microwave. Store the powder in a cool, dry place, not the refrigerator, and once opened, use within four weeks.

Because Aptamil Pepti 2 is a Food for Special Medical Purposes, the following precautions apply:

• Use only under medical supervision, after full consideration of all feeding options including breastfeeding, as advised by a health visitor, GP or dietitian.
• Aptamil Pepti 2 is not intended as a baby's sole source of nutrition; it should be used as part of a cow's milk-free weaning diet from 6 months.
• Powdered formula is not sterile. Prepare each feed freshly, immediately before feeding, since failure to follow the preparation instructions may make your baby ill.
• Do not use artificially softened or repeatedly boiled water, and measure the powder accurately, as using too many or too few scoops can be harmful.
• Do not boil the prepared formula or heat it in a microwave.
• Contains milk and fish, and is not suitable for vegetarian or halal diets, as the tins are not halal certified and a pork-derived enzyme is used during processing.

The manufacturer does not list specific side effects for Aptamil Pepti 2. If your baby shows any signs of intolerance or an allergic reaction after starting this formula, stop feeding it and speak to your health visitor, GP or dietitian.