Does Hungry Baby Milk Help with Wind?

Hungrier baby formula (hungry milk)
This type of formula contains more casein than whey, and casein is harder for babies to digest. Although it's often described as suitable for "hungrier babies", there's no evidence that babies settle better or sleep longer when fed this type of formula.

What is hungry baby milk used for?

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SMA® Extra Hungry Infant Milk is a nutritionally complete* breast milk substitute for hungrier bottle fed babies, which may help delay early weaning until the recommended time. It is enriched with Omega 3 (DHA)** and can be used to combination feed.

When should I give my baby hungry baby milk?

While some mums choose to start weaning if their baby is older than 4 months, current NHS advice is to wait until 6 months before weaning, so an alternative is to give hungrier baby formula. Not everyone is convinced about how useful hungry baby formula is, though.

Sarah Jenkins

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