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SMA First Infant Milk – from birth (stage 1)

Breast Milk Substitute when baby is not breastfed or to combination feed with breast milk

SMA First Infant Milk is scientifically formulated to meet all your baby’s nutritional needs.  The formulation is unique to SMA and is our recommended choice when baby is not breastfed or if used in combination with breastfeeding. 

We have recently made some improvements to our nutritionally complete, whey dominant infant milk which now includes a new fat blend  which is structured in a similar way to the fat found in breast milk.  This is in addition to our unique protein profile, (with alpha-protein, a high quality protein abundant in breast milk) and Omega 3 & 6 LCPs.  

Babies grow very fast in the first 6 months of life, usually doubling their birth weight, so getting the right amount of protein and key nutrients is essential.  

At SMA we are continually striving to improve our infant formula , acknowledging the importance of early nutrition and its impact on future health through scientific research & development. 

In independent clinical studies, our new fat profile was shown to promote calcium absorption1,2-4, resulting in improved bone mineralisation1.  The study compared our formula to a standard formula.  

  

 Our NEW First Infant Milk formula

  • Is Nutritionally complete
  • Contains Omega 3 and 6 LCPs
  • Is Easy to Digest

 

Making it the ideal breast milk substitute if you should chose to combination feed with breast milk or bottle-feed.

 

More about SMA First Infant Milk...

We recommend SMA First Infant Milk when baby is not being breastfed or to combination feed because

  • SMA First Infant Milk has a new fat blend more similar to that found in breast milk, and helps produce a softer stool consistency ,closer to that of a breastfed baby.  
  • SMA First Infant Milk has the closest protein profile to breast milk:
  • SMA First Infant Milk is a whey dominant milk enriched with Alpha-protein, a high quality protein abundant in breast milk.
  • SMA First Infant Milk also has lower levels of beta-protein compared with other first infant milks. Beta-protein is not found in breast milk.
  • SMA First Infant Milk contains Omega 3 and 6 as recommended by paediatric experts 
  • Compared to standard formula fed babies, a recent study has shown that babies fed SMA First Infant Milk gain weight in the early weeks at a closer rate to breastfed babies, widely accepted to be the healthiest pattern of growth.
  • A study has shown that SMA First Infant Milk is tolerated similar to breast milk with fewer instances of feeding problems such as constipation, diarrhoea and possetting (spitting up) than standard formula
  • SMA First Infant Milk is clinically demonstrated to have a prebiotic effect
  • SMA First Infant Milk is kind to babies immature kidneys
  • SMA First Infant Milk contains nucleotides (a component found in DNA, needed for times of rapid growth) to support immune system development
  • SMA First Infant Milk is suitable for Halal diets

We recommend SMA First Infant Milk when baby is not being breastfed or to combination feed because

  • SMA First Infant Milk has a new fat blend more similar to that found in breast milk, and helps produce a softer stool consistency ,closer to that of a breastfed baby.  
  • SMA First Infant Milk has the closest protein profile to breast milk:
  • SMA First Infant Milk is a whey dominant milk enriched with Alpha-protein, a high quality protein abundant in breast milk.
  • SMA First Infant Milk also has lower levels of beta-protein compared with other first infant milks. Beta-protein is not found in breast milk.
  • SMA First Infant Milk contains Omega 3 and 6 as recommended by paediatric experts 
  • Compared to standard formula fed babies, a recent study has shown that babies fed SMA First Infant Milk gain weight in the early weeks at a closer rate to breastfed babies, widely accepted to be the healthiest pattern of growth.
  • A study has shown that SMA First Infant Milk is tolerated similar to breast milk with fewer instances of feeding problems such as constipation, diarrhoea and possetting (spitting up) than standard formula
  • SMA First Infant Milk is clinically demonstrated to have a prebiotic effect
  • SMA First Infant Milk is kind to babies immature kidneys
  • SMA First Infant Milk contains nucleotides (a component found in DNA, needed for times of rapid growth) to support immune system development
  • SMA First Infant Milk is suitable for Halal diets

What are Omega 3 & 6?

 Omega 3 and 6 are oils called LCPs. This means long-chain polyunsaturates. 

LCPs are important components of cell membranes and play a key role in 
The  development of the brain, eye, and nervous system.  Although LCPs can be made in the body, infants have a high demand for these nutrients and benefit from having LCPs in their diet in terms of  optimal brain and eye development.  
 

 Omega 3 and 6 are oils called LCPs. This means long-chain polyunsaturates. 

LCPs are important components of cell membranes and play a key role in 
The  development of the brain, eye, and nervous system.  Although LCPs can be made in the body, infants have a high demand for these nutrients and benefit from having LCPs in their diet in terms of  optimal brain and eye development.  
 

Baby approaching 6 months?

At 6 months, you can continue to use SMA First Infant Milk or you can consider moving on to SMA Follow-on Milk (Stage 2), which is especially designed for babies when they have moved on to eating solid foods.

References
  1. Kennedy K, Fewtrell, Morley R et al. Double-blind, randomized trial of a synthetic triacylglycerol in formula-fed term infnats: effects on stool biochemistry, stool characteristics, and bone mineralization.  Am J Clin Nutr.1999;70(5):920-927
  2. Lucas A et al. Randomised controlled trial of synthetic triglyceride milk formula for preterm infants.  Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 1977; 77(3):F178-F184, 
  3. Carnielli VP et al. Structural Position and Amount of Palmitic Acid in Infant Formulas: Effects on Fat, Fatty Acid, and Mineral Balance. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1996; 23(5): 553-560. 3
  4. Carnielli VP et al. Feeding premature newborn infants palmitic acid in amounts and stereoisomeric position similar to that of human milk: effects on fat and mineral balance.  AM J Clin Nutr. 1995; 61(5): 1037-1042.

 

  1. Kennedy K, Fewtrell, Morley R et al. Double-blind, randomized trial of a synthetic triacylglycerol in formula-fed term infnats: effects on stool biochemistry, stool characteristics, and bone mineralization.  Am J Clin Nutr.1999;70(5):920-927
  2. Lucas A et al. Randomised controlled trial of synthetic triglyceride milk formula for preterm infants.  Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 1977; 77(3):F178-F184, 
  3. Carnielli VP et al. Structural Position and Amount of Palmitic Acid in Infant Formulas: Effects on Fat, Fatty Acid, and Mineral Balance. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1996; 23(5): 553-560. 3
  4. Carnielli VP et al. Feeding premature newborn infants palmitic acid in amounts and stereoisomeric position similar to that of human milk: effects on fat and mineral balance.  AM J Clin Nutr. 1995; 61(5): 1037-1042.

 


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IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Breastfeeding is best for babies. Good maternal nutrition is important for the preparation and maintenance of breastfeeding. Introducing partial bottle-feeding may have a negative effect on breastfeeding and reversing a decision not to breastfeed 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.  Social and financial implications should be considered when selecting a method of infant feeding. Infant milk should always be prepared and used as directed. Inappropriate foods or feeding methods, or improper use of infant formula, may present a health hazard.

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