Growth and Tolerance of Healthy Term Infants to a New Infant Formula

Growth and Tolerance of Healthy Term Infants to a New Infant Formula

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of two experimental milk-based infant formulas on the growth and gastrointestinal (GI) tolerance of term infants.

Inclusion Criteria:

• in good health
• singleton full term birth
• Birth weight > 2490 g.
• Infant is between 0 and 11 days of age
• Infants using medications , home remedies , herbal preparations, prebiotics, probiotics or rehydration fluids that might affect GI tolerance
• If formula-fed, parent(s) confirm their intention to feed their infant the study product as the sole source of nutrition for the duration of the study
• If human milk-fed, parent(s) confirm their intention to feed their infant human milk as the sole source of nutrition
• not consuming vitamin or mineral supplements, solid foods or juices through the duration of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

adverse maternal, fetal or infant medical history with potential for effects on tolerance, growth, and/or development.