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Cow & Gate first infant milk from newborn


Cow & Gate first infant milk from newborn is a whey-dominant breastmilk substitute, providing complete nutrition for the first 6 months.

 Contains prebiotic GOS/FOS which feed the friendly bacteria in the gut1-6, resulting in clinically proven health outcomes 3,7,8.

Contains nucleotides, which are important in cell division, protein synthesis and immune function 9,10, plus a calcium:phosphorus ratio that aids calcium absorption for healthy bones and teeth11.

Specially formulated fat blend to support babies’ growth and development. Contains long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPs) for brain and eye development 12-14 and the recommended fatty acid ratio for LCP production15.


Cow & Gate First is available in: 900g EaZypack, 400g EaZypack, 500ml and 200ml ready-to-feed Tetrapak and in 90ml ready-to-feed bottles for use in hospital.


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References

1. Knol J et al. Colon microflora in infant fed formula with galacto- and fructo-oligosaccharides: more like breast-fed infants. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2005;40:36-42.
2. Boehm G et al. Supplementation of an oligosaccharide mixture to a bovine milk formula increases counts of faecal bifidobacteria in preterm infants. Arch Dis Child 2002;86:F178-81.
3. Moro G et al. Dosage related bifidogenic effects of galacto- and fructooligosaccharides in formula-fed tern infants. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2002;34:291-5.
4. Schmelzle H et al. Randomised double-blind study of the nutritional efficacy and bifidogenicity of a new infant formula containing partially hydrolyzed protein, a high ß-palmitic acid level, and non digestible oligosaccharides. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2003;36:343-51.
5. Rinne M et al. Similar bifidogenic effects of prebiotic-supplemented partially hydrolyzed infant formula and breastfeeding on infant gut microbiota. FEMS Immunol Med Microbial 2005;43:59-65.
6. Knol et al. An infant formula containing prebiotics changes the intestinal microbiota of term infants. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2003;36:566.
7. Bruzzese E et al. A formula containing galacto- and fructooligosaccharides prevents intestinal and extra-intestinal infections: an observational study. Clinical Nutrition 2009;28:156-61.
8. Arslanoglu S et al. Early dietary intervention with a mixture of prebiotic oligosaccharides reduces the incidence of allergic manifestations and infections during the first 2 years of life. J Nutr 2008;138:1091-5.
9. Maldonado J et al. The influence of dietary nucleotides on humoral and cell immunity in the neonate and lactating infant. Early Hum Dev 2001;65 (Suppl); S69-74.
10. Pickering LK et al. Modulation of the immune system by human milk and infant formula containing nucleotides. Pediatrics 1998;101(2):242-9.
11. Scientific Committee on Food. Report of the SCF on the revision of the essential requirements for infant formulae and follow-on formulae. Brussels: European Commission 2003.
12. Birch EE et al. Visual acuity and the essentiality of docosahexaenoic acid and archidonic acid in the diet of term infants. Pediatr Res 1998;44(2):201-209.
13. Birch EE et al. A randomized controlled trial of early dietary supply of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and mental development in term infants. Dev Med Child Neuro 2000;42(3):174-81.
14. Willats et al. Effect of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in infant formula on problem solving at 10 months of age. Lancet 1998; 352(9129):688-91.
15. Makrides M et al. A randomized trial of different ratios of linoleic to alpha-linolenic acid in the diet of term infants: effects on visual function and growth. Am J Clin Nutr 2000;7(1):120-9.

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