The FIRST & ONLY Hypoallergenic Infant Formula with 2'-FL HMO for Immune Support

Similac® Alimentum® starts reducing excessive crying due to cow's milk protein sensitivity in most infants within 24 hours.*
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Backed by Science With Over 50 Research Studies
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A Unique Dual-carbohydrate Blend to Maximize Absorption

Other formulas use carbohydrate(s) that utilize(s) 1 absorptive pathway
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Alimentum® contains a unique dual-carbohydrate blend that utilizes 2 absorptive pathways
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In infants with malabsorption, a single pathway could lead to undigested carbohydrates, and to gas and loose stool
2 different pathways help maximize absorption & minimize risk of malabsorption1,2
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Parent-Reported Outcomes

Less Crying

39% of parents reported their baby cried or fussed less before or during bowel movements vs before initiation3,‡

Softer Stools

100% of parents reported softer stools (of those who had stated that their baby's stools were too hard vs before initiation)3,§

Quality Sleep

62% of parents reported good to excellent quality of infant sleep after initiation of Alimentum vs 10% before initiationǁ

* Based on a clinical study with Alimentum Ready to Feed without DHA, ARA, 2'-FL HMO, lutein, and beta-carotene. A crossover clinical study of infants experiencing colic symptoms due to cow’s milk protein sensitivity showed 5 of 6 infants initiated on Alimentum during the first week achieved a reduction in excessive crying. Data on File, Study AC84, August 2004. Abbott Nutrition, Columbus, Ohio.

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  Results based on parental observation in a non-randomized, single-group study of a small number of subjects (n=18 at Visit 1 and Visit 2), after feeding Similac Alimentum (without 2’-FL HMO, lutein, and beta-carotene) for 15 days.

§ Results based on parental observation in a non-randomized, single-group study of a small number of subjects (n=17 at Visit 1 and n=18 at Visit 2), after feeding Similac Alimentum (without 2’-FL HMO, lutein, and beta-carotene) for 15 days.

|| Data on file. Similac Alimentum 2018. (Alimentum without 2’-FL HMO, lutein, and beta-carotene).

References: 1. Kerzner B, et al. Pediatr Res. 1983;17-191A. Abstract. 2. Anderson TA, et al. Carbohydrate. In: Fomon SJ. Infant Nutrition. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Co; 1974. 3. Borschel MW, et al. Open Nutr J. 2015;9(1):1-4.