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SMA Follow-on Milk – from 6 months + (stage 2)

To complement the weaning diet

when baby has moved in to eating solid foods

Preparing the feed

Whilst this product is made under strict hygienic conditions, it is not sterile. 

Failure to follow instructions on preparation and storage may make your baby ill.

 

Preparing powder 900 g format ONLY:

Now with new easy peel foil seal, lift & pull tab to open &
a handy built-in levelling bar for easy scooping
 

1. Wash hands well. After 6 months of age, if you are using a beaker it is not necessary to sterilise equipment, though you should ensure everything has been fully cleaned.  If you are using a bottle and teat, sterilise according to manufacturers' instructions.
 

2. Boil kettle filled with fresh tap water. Allow boiled water to cool for no more than 30 minutes before measuring the required amount of water  (see feeding guide) into the sterilised bottle, carefully - the water is hot. Do not use artificially softened water or repeatedly boiled water.

3. Using the scoop provided in the can, add the correct number of scoops of powder (see feeding guide), levelling off each scoop with the handy built-in leveller in the can. Replace plastic lid on can.

4. Place the sterilised teat and cap on the bottle and shake well. Cool bottle under cold running water until lukewarm. Test temperature by shaking a few drops onto the inside of your wrist
 

If advance preparation is necessary, consult your healthcare professional.



Preparing powder format 450 g & 1.6 kg:

 

1. Wash hands well. After 6 months of age, if you are using a beaker it is not necessary to sterilise equipment, though you should ensure everything has been fully cleaned.  If you are using a bottle and teat, sterilise according to manufacturers' instructions.

2. Boil kettle filled with fresh tap water. Allow boiled water to cool for no more than 30 minutes before measuring the required amount of water (see feeding guide) into a beaker, carefully - the water is hot. Do not use artificially softened water or repeatedly boiled water.

 
3. Using the scoop provided in the can, add the correct number of scoops of powder (see feeding guide), levelling off each scoop with the back of a clean dry knife. Replace  plastic lid on can.
 

4. Place a lid on the beaker, or teat and cap on the bottle, and shake well. Cool beaker under cold running water until lukewarm. Test temperature by shaking a few drops onto the inside of your wrist.

 
 

If advance preparation is necessary, consult your healthcare professional.


Preparing liquid formats:  

         

 

1. Wash hands well. After 6 months of age, if you are using a beaker it is not necessary to sterilise equipment, though you should ensure everything  has been fully cleaned. If you are using a bottle and teat, sterilise according to manufacturers' instructions.

 2. Ensure top of carton and scissors are clean. Shake carton well, snip open and pour into sterilised bottle. Add lid to beaker or sterilised teat and cap to bottle.
 
3. SMA Follow-on Milk can be fed at room temperature. If required to heat, stand filled bottle in warm water.
 
4. Before feeding shake the bottle well. If warmed, test temperature by shaking a few drops onto the inside of your wrist - milk should be lukewarm.
 
 

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