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  • Value for Money
    3.7 (15)
  • Breastfed Child Yes (27%) · No (73%)
  • Easy to PrepareYes (87%) · No (13%)
  • Caused Unease / Sickness Yes (15%) · No (85%)
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Sheree

ShereeIllawarra, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Life saver well worth $$

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This formula is a life saver . I was breastfeeding and my baby Had silent reflux would scream whenever put down to sleep and nigjt was hours of it. Tried this after being told my baby had GERD and I was too sick to breastfeed with mastitis. My baby slept like 10 hours straight after having a bottle of this. And ever since had slept through the night and never had the same crying reflux issues



Purchased in December 2021 at Coles for $27.00.

Value for Money
Breastfed Child No
Easy to PrepareYes
Caused Unease / Sickness No
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8976mas

8976mas

  • 5 reviews

Perfect, no more vomiting

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My baby is enjoying this formula, no issues whatsoever. Yes, the formula is thicker than most but you expect that with an AR formula. I have cut a slit across the top of the teats to assist with feeding. Bowel movements are more frequent, much smellier and larger in volume, again, something you expect when using formula. The formula is easy to prepare, my baby has bottles at room temperature and i find it doesnt get as thick as when the water is heated. Very very effective product.



Purchased in April 2021 at Woolworths for $24.00.

Value for Money
Breastfed Child No
Easy to PrepareYes
Caused Unease / Sickness No
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Mekal

Mekal

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Perfect for my little one

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My little one had mild reflux and now that we use this we have no more problem it's been a life saver for sure no more sure tummies is good

Purchased in April 2021 at Coles Supermarkets for $27.00.



Value for Money
Breastfed Child No
Easy to PrepareYes
Caused Unease / Sickness No
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Good for reflux but really bad smelling poo

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Purchased in April 2021 at IGA for $27.00.

Value for Money
Breastfed Child Yes
Easy to PrepareYes
Caused Unease / Sickness No
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jnu123

jnu123

  • 10 reviews

Think twice, before you buy, this one needs special teat.

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I do not want to give one star, but the product is not fit for purpose, it is extremely thick like porridge, which we tried three different bottle and the baby still can not drink.

It will be good in future it can label in large print it needs special bottle? it is very thick, buy with caution.

Please, Aptamil, see how many reviews like this - too thick.

Aptamil refused to refund or swap over, which put stress amid coronavirus pandemic - $27 wasted.

Purchased in March 2021 for $27.00.

Value for Money
Breastfed Child Yes
Easy to PrepareNo
Jafrin S.

Jafrin S.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 9 reviews
  • Verified purchase

Helped with acid reflux

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My son is formula feed from the beginning. I used to use NAN comfort which was good but my son has reflux problem so doctor asked me to something which will help him for reflux. Pharmacist said it will help him and it did but the powder doesn’t dissolve in the water completely. I am bit worried as the milk is ok or it’s meant to be like this. The milk is quiet thick which is hard for baby to suck even if we are using fast flow for my 7 month old.

Purchased in February 2021 at Chemist Warehouse for $26.49.

Value for Money
Breastfed Child No
Easy to PrepareNo
Caused Unease / Sickness No
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Sagar S.

Sagar S.

  • 4 reviews

Great for reflux

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My baby had terrible reflux and vomiting while feeding other brand, found this in local supermarket and tried, excellent result . Baby stopped reflux and vomiting, milk intake also increased. Happy

Purchased in November 2021 at Coles.

Value for Money
Breastfed Child No
Easy to PrepareYes
Caused Unease / Sickness No
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Honnie-bel G.

Honnie-bel G.South East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews
  • Verified purchase

Had high hopes

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So I brought this for my 6 week old who suffers silent reflux and colic after using the Aptimal for colic and constipation which worked well but he was still vomiting alot we thought we would try this one. Unfortunately I'm really disappointed as it's so incredibly thick my poor son has a hard time sucking it out even with fast flow teats, and is now back to waking every half an hour because he's still hungry because he literally can't get through a bottle.
I wish I had of just stuck to the colic and constipation as this formula is quite expensive.

Purchased in October 2021 at Coles Supermarkets for $28.00.

Value for Money
Breastfed Child No
Easy to PrepareYes
Caused Unease / Sickness Yes
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Stuart S.Aptamil

Hi Honnie-bel you could add the Aptamil Feed Thickener to the Aptamil Colic and Constipation to make it a little thicker for the reflux. Give us a call at the Careline ph 1800 438500 for any further assistance. Sue Careline Nutritionist

Ivan

IvanMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Improved reflux for 5 week old.

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We switched to Aptamil AR from another popular brand recently due to my 5 week old having r reflux issues. Since the change over his reflux symptoms have improved and he has starting sleeping for longer periods of time as the formula works to stay fuller for longer. Formula is easy to prepare but does go quite thick if left out and not given immediately after preparation.

Purchased in October 2021 at Coles for $27.00.

Value for Money
Breastfed Child Yes
Easy to PrepareYes
Caused Unease / Sickness No
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So thick that baby could not drink through teat!! Terrible product!

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Bought this formula as my baby has been very unsettled and gassy with other formulas of the same brand and prepared the formula to take out with us only to find that when it was time to feed my baby, she could not suck the formula through the teat as it was too thick! I opened the bottle to find it looked like thick custard. She could not drink that so we had to buy another formula for her to drink and that one has been fine for her.

Would not buy this product again! Getting the 4 I bought exchanged first thing tomorrow!!

Purchased at Chemist Warehouse Physical Store.

Value for Money
Breastfed Child No
Easy to PrepareYes
Caused Unease / Sickness No
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Natalie S
Natalie S
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Stuart S.Aptamil

Thanks Natalie, We are glad to hear your little one is more settled now. Regards Sue Careline Nutritionist.

Leonie F.

Leonie F.South East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

Great for AR but...

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Love that this has completely stopped his vomiting and almost stopped his hiccups, but he has very,very runny poos. I am not sure what to put him on next as I like the formula just not the pooing. Any suggestions?

Purchased at Woolworths for $27.00.

Value for Money
Breastfed Child No
Easy to PrepareYes
Caused Unease / Sickness No
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Lhara O.

Lhara O.South East Queensland, QLD

  • 6 reviews

No more vomit

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My son has been vomitting every feed even though he burp after every feed, upright position, and small increments of formula per feed he still vomits. After reading a lot of review about this milk I gave it a go yesterday so far he didn’t vomit at all. It really settles well with him and He took the formula straight away.

Purchased in July 2021 at Woolworths for $27.00.

Value for Money
Breastfed Child No
Easy to PrepareYes
Caused Unease / Sickness No
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Daisy

DaisyMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

These product is perfect

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AR aptamil Gold+ helped a lot with my daughter from 2 weeks old and now she’s 6 months and she’s more happier and fuller for longer, she sleeps better during the night now thank you

Purchased in January 2021 at Coles Warradale for $27.00.

Value for Money
Breastfed Child No
Easy to PrepareYes
Caused Unease / Sickness No
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Karen36

Karen36Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 6 reviews

Very stressful time feeding baby this! Wasted money.

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Was using NAN AR and things were going great, but the vomiting came back after a few weeks. Bought a tin of aptamil AR and took some with us to a friends house and OMG did bubz scream the house down as the teat was so blocked. (We use Avent variable flow teats). The formula just wouldn’t come through the Teat at all. Even had to pierce another hole through the teats and she was so frustrated by then. We had to drive home with a very hungry screaming baby and put her straight back to NAN AR. Happy baby again, just have to put up with the happy vomiting. Would be great if the company would recommend a bottle and teat in the tin which is suitable for this formula. The consitency is like a thick syrup.

Purchased in April 2021 at Coles.

Value for Money
Breastfed Child No
Easy to PrepareYes
Toni

ToniSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Too thick and makes them have diarrhea

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This product is way to thick and it has given my poor daughter diarrhea and made her really gassy. She is in so much pain. Would not reccomend unfortunately......... thanks

Purchased in April 2021 at Drugscreen for $27.99.

Value for Money
Breastfed Child Yes
Easy to PrepareYes
Caused Unease / Sickness Yes
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Caitlyn Hoskin

Caitlyn HoskinPerth, Western Australia

  • 2 reviews

Very good! Works great!

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Very thick, perfect for reflux! Only word of advice would be that you must upgrade your teat to the biggest size or else it won’t come through! Easy to prep! No side affect and very little came up after feeds. Have also found that she doesn’t really need to be burped afterwards either!

Alioop

AlioopWadalba

My son needed this formula

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jason

jasonsydney

  • 8 reviews

WaYYYY yyy to thick, Will try a different brand.

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Gave my bub a horrific upset Tummy

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I changed my babies formula to this aptamil gold AF as she has a mild silent reflux. The formula is very thick and frothy, filled bub up so she had a good sleep from it but took a while for her to drink as it’s so thick. It did help a little with her reflux but on day 3 of this formula she got horrific diarrhea! To the point where I was changing her nappy 3 times within 10 minutes! Apparently they changed something in the gold formulas and it’s upsetting babies tummies :( I’ll be switching back to my organic formula and trying a different route for her! On the other hand this formula worked amazing for my friends baby girl but it may have been before they changed something in this formula!

Amy

Amy

  • 5 reviews
  • 2 likes

Should have put baby on it as soon as I transitioned

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Absolutely love this formula my last baby was on it who was severe reflux and it worked from the very first bottle. The formula is thick and it does say to make at room temperature but my baby loves her bottle really warm and it’s just a little thinner but she has zero issues with keeping the formula down. The only issue I have is if she is going through a growth spurt and having several bottles a day more then normal I have to give her probiotics so she doesn’t get constipated which I’ve experienced in the past but now know how to manage it. It’s worked fantastic for my last 2 babies and if we chose to have another and come across the same issues I’ll know what to head for straight away

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Questions & Answers

Sarahmac

Sarahmacasked

Are we supposed to start baby on this only if advised but a doctor? I spotted this on the shelf and has worked very well for my 7 week old daughter the last 24 hours. We have not had reflux confirmed by anyone but she has been getting very upset, grimacing, refusing more and going red in the face after having about 80ml of Aptamil gold plus. She is breastfed through the day with a formula supplement before bed at night time. I have noticed on the tin it says must be used under medical supervision does this mean I could be doing her any harm without doctor advice?

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Mekal
Mekal

Hi I use it on my girl and I didn't go through doctor. If it's working use it it won't do harm.

Sarahmac
Sarahmac

Hi Mekal, thanks for your input. I’ve noticed scrolling back further similar questions have been asked also by others so I’m going off those responses too.

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Nutricia Careline T.Aptamil

Hi Sarahmac, please give the Careline a call on 1800 060 057 so that we can help you further.
Lucie - Nutricia Careline Midwife

Benjamin H.

Benjamin H.asked

Is it ok to mix the regular aptamil gold+ and the aptamil gold+ AR 50/50 to make the formula a bit thicker?

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Nutricia Careline T.Aptamil

Hello Benjamin, yes it is fine to mix these two products together if you are needing the Aptamil Gold+ to be slightly thicker. You can also use our other product called Aptamil Feed Thickener which is just added to your full Aptamil Gold+ feed to make it thicker - find more information here: https://nutricia.com.au/early-life-nutrition/aptamil/browse-range/aptamil-feed-thickener.html
Thank you, Nutricia Careline.

Kamal

Kamalasked

Hi I started this formula 2 days back bcz he was having reflux issue.He is better than before now with reflux but he is doing poo 3 times a day now and crying while doing poo so should I continue for few days or should i change??

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