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Dr Henry John Gerstenberger

About SMA

Over 90 years ago, Dr Henry John Gerstenberger was inspired to create a formula for babies based on the gold standard for infant feeding – breast milk.  From that single-minded goal, SMA* was born in 1919.  It was the first time cows’ milk had been adapted to be suitable for newborn babies.

Over the last 85 years, the range of SMA formulae has grown and undergone many changes and innovative product developments to help you help parents in making an informed choice about infant feeding.

However, supplying a range of milk and specialist formulae is just the start of SMA Nutrition’s commitment to you.  Over the years we have worked closely with professional bodies and healthcare professionals,  to enable us to develop a range of initiatives to better support you in your role.

These services range from study days through to our SMA Careline* telephone support.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Breast feeding is best for babies.  Infant milks are intended to replace breast milk when mothers do not breast feed.  Good maternal nutrition is important for the preparation and maintenance of breast feeding. Introducing partial bottle feeding may have a negative effect on breast feeding and reversing a decision not to breast feed is difficult.  You should always seek the advice of a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietitian or pharmacist on the need for and proper method of use of infant milks and on all matters of infant feeding.  Infant milk should always be prepared and used as directed.  Unnecessary or improper use of infant milk may present a health hazard.  Social and financial implications should be considered when selecting a method of infant feeding.
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