Similac Alimentum Hypoallergenic Ready-to-Feed Baby Formula with 2'-FL HMO

Similac Alimentum is a hypoallergenic ready-to-feed infant formula made for babies with cow’s milk protein sensitivity, with milk protein broken into tiny pieces and 2'-FL HMO.

• Hypoallergenic formula with extensively broken-down milk protein — designed to virtually eliminate allergic reactions in most babies allergic to cow’s milk protein.
• Contains 2'-FL HMO — an immune-nourishing ingredient in the first and only hypoallergenic infant formula with this ingredient.
• Ready to feed with no mixing required — provides a convenient option for bottle feeding, including late-night feeds.
• Designed to start reducing colic symptoms due to protein sensitivity within 24 hours in most infants — a claim based on a clinical study.
• Similac is the #1 infant formula brand fed in hospitals — a brand distinction for families considering infant formula.
• Eligible for SNAP purchase in select stores — eligibility depends on the store.

For families managing an infant’s sensitivity to cow’s milk protein, feeding can come with concerns about allergic reactions and colic symptoms. Similac Alimentum brings a hypoallergenic formula together with the convenience of a ready-to-feed format, so there is no formula mixing step before preparing a bottle.

How is Similac Alimentum made for cow’s milk protein sensitivity?

Its milk protein is broken into tiny pieces to virtually eliminate allergic reactions in most babies who are allergic to cow’s milk protein. This hypoallergenic formula also contains 2'-FL HMO, an immune-nourishing ingredient.

• Made for infants with cow’s milk protein sensitivity.
• Includes 2'-FL HMO.

Can Similac Alimentum help with colic symptoms, and how quickly?

Similac Alimentum is designed to start reducing colic symptoms due to protein sensitivity within 24 hours in most infants. The claim is based on a clinical study of Alimentum Ready to Feed without DHA, ARA, 2'-FL HMO, lutein, or beta-carotene. In a crossover study of infants with colic symptoms due to cow’s milk protein sensitivity, 5 of 6 infants started on Alimentum during the first week had reduced excessive crying.

• The study result concerns excessive crying in infants with protein sensitivity.
• The study used a version without several ingredients present in this formula.

Does this infant formula need to be mixed?

No. Similac Alimentum is ready to feed, so no mixing is required before bottle feeding. Its prepared format can be convenient for late-night feeds when a ready-to-feed option is useful.

• Ready-to-feed infant formula.
• No mixing required.

Similac Alimentum is suited to families looking for a hypoallergenic infant formula for a baby with cow’s milk protein sensitivity, along with a ready-to-feed format. It is designed for bottle feeding and does not require mixing.

Ingredients

Water (87%), Sugar (4%), Casein Hydrolysate [Derived from Milk] (2%), Modified Tapioca Starch (2%), Safflower Oil (1%), Medium Chain Triglycerides (1%), Soy Oil (1%), Less than 0.5% of:, C. Cohnii Oil, M. Alpina Oil, Calcium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Calcium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Calcium Hydroxide, L-Cystine Dihydrochloride, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, L-Tyrosine, L-Tryptophan, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Taurine, m-Inositol, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone, Biotin, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12