FAQ's

Infants with lactose intolerance often see symptoms 30 minutes to two hours after consuming milk and milk products. Symptoms may include:

- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Bloating
- Gas
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea

Always consult your health care practitioner before switching to a formula for lactose intolerance.

There are many different causes of lactose intolerance, always consult the advice of a health care professional if you feel your baby is lactose intolerant.  Some of the causes include:

- Congenital – Meaning lactose intolerance from birth, due to deficiency of the enzyme lactase
- Gastroenteritis – Acute diarrhoea
- Parasitic infection
- Iron deficiency

Although a soy formula can be used for lactose intolerant babies, a lactose free formula is usually recommended.

Secondary lactose intolerance is a temporary condition resulting from damage to the lining of the small intestine caused by illness. An example of an illness which can result in secondary lactose intolerance is gastroenteritis.

Secondary lactose intolerance (otherwise known as transient lactase deficiency) can last several weeks.  Tolerance varies following acute diarrhoea and can take up to eight weeks before your baby is able to tolerate lactose.

No. Milk allergy is the result of intolerance to cows’ milk protein. Lactose intolerance is the result of inability to digest the sugar lactose.

A baby’s stool can be affected by a number of factors including the transitioning between different feeding options ( eg. breast milk to formula or between formulas). They may range from soft and unformed, yellowish mustard for breastfed babies to greenish for HA formula fed babies to bulkier, brown stools for intact (non HA) formula fed babies.

Regurgitation is very common in young babies especially after a feed. In the majority of infants, regurgitation is uncomplicated and it usually resolves by 12 months of age. Breast milk should be continued as normal if possible and, it is recommended you speak to your healthcare professional for advice on adding a thickener.
If you are already using infant formula, talk to your healthcare professional or pharmacist about the right recommendation.

AR infant formulas are thickened for babies with regurgitation.

An AR infant formula contains a thickener that is already uniformly mixed into the formula and is prepared under high quality standards making  for a hygienic and convenient preparation. The amount of  thickener added to an AR infant formula is controlled by the manufacturer.

Regurgitation is very common in young babies especially after a feed. In the majority of babies, regurgitation is uncomplicated and resolves spontaneously by 12 months of age. If your child continues to have problems after 12 months, we recommend getting correctly diagnosed and treated by a healthcare professional.

Whilst this is not necessary, some parents may find benefit in using an easy flow (or variable flow) teat. Parent should consult with their healthcare professional for further recommendations.

Preparation instructions differ between manufacturers so it’s important to follow the instructions on the tin you’re using. In general, ensure you are adding the correct amount of scoops to recommended amount of water.