Our Nature & Baby Infant Lactase Drops are designed to reduce the lactose content of breast milk and infant formula. The active ingredient, a naturally occurring enzyme called Lactase, helps to break down lactose into simpler, more easily digestible sugars. The formula is suitable for use from birth onwards and is sufficient for up to 60 feeds.
Key Info
Our lactase infant drops are suitable for use from birth onwards.
The sugar free drops help to reduce the lactose content of breast milk and infant formula making it easier for your baby to digest.
Lactase, the active ingredient, is a naturally occurring enzyme that breaks down Lactose into simple sugars which allows the body to absorb it.
Sufficient for 60 feeds.
Q & A
What are Lactase Infant Drops?
The active ingredient in Lactase Infant Drops is Lactase, a naturally occurring enzyme in the body.
What is Lactose and how does it work?
Some products such as milk, infant formulas, breast milk and other dairy products contain a complex sugar called lactose. Lactase is the enzyme that our bodies typically produce to break down lactose into more simple sugars allowing us to absorb it.
Undigested lactose:
Some babies can have trouble breaking down lactose in their first few months of
life. This can be a key factor for some babies with colic. Your doctor or health visitor can tell you more about how this may affect your baby. As your baby grows and it’s digestive system matures (at around 3 months) you should be able to gradually reduce the use of Lactase Infant Drops until they are no longer needed.
When can Lactase Infant Drops be used?
Lactase Infant Drops can be used from birth onwards. They should only be used for as long as it takes the infant to produce enough of its own lactase enzyme as the gut develops - typically at around 3 - 4 months.
Directions for Use
Lactase Infant Drops can be added to breast milk and formula milk every time you feed. Do not give the drops directly to your baby. Suitable from birth.
Breastfeeding:
Express a few tablespoons of breast milk into a small sterilised container. Add 4 drops of Lactase Infant Drops.
Feed this to your baby on a sterilised plastic spoon or using a syringe and continue breastfeeding as normal.
Expressed Breast Milk:
Defrost the milk if necessary and warm to feeding temperature.
Add 4 drops of Lactase to the milk when warm. Do not add Lactase Infant Drops to the milk if it is hot.
Shake the milk and feed as normal.
Discard any unused milk.
Infant Formula:
Make the baby formula according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Add 4 drops of Lactase to the formula when at feeding temperature. (Do not add Lactase Infant Drops to the milk if it is hot).
Shake the formula and feed as normal.
Discard any unused formula.
Ready to Feed Formula:
Warm the formula to feeding temperature.
Add 4 drops of Lactase to the formula when warm. (Do not add Lactase to the formula if it is hot).
Shake the formula and feed as normal.
Discard any unused formula.
Making Formula in Advance:
Make the baby formula according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Add 2 drops of Lactase Infant Drops to warm milk and store in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours. (Do not add Lactase Infant Drops to the milk if it is hot). The prepared formula must be used within 12 hours of making it.
Warm to feeding temperature as normal when you need to feed.
Discard any unused formula.
Warning
Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Do not give the drops directly to your baby. Do not use if the bottle seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use after best before date stated on the pack.
Storage
Do not use if seal is broken. Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze. Once opened, keep refrigerated and use within 3 weeks.
Ingredients
Glycerol, Water, Lactase Enzyme (β-galactosidase).
Lactase enzyme activity: 225 FCC/drop.