SMA Staydown Formula

For babies with significant reflux and for babies who bring back their feed

Preparing the feed

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

??	1. Wash hands well. Sterilise all utensils according to manufacturers' instructions.
	2. Boil kettle filled with fresh tap water. Allow boiled water to cool before measuring the required amount of water (see feeding guide on the back of the packaging) into the sterilised carefully - the water is hot. Do not use artificially softened water or repeatedly boiled water.
	3. Place teat and cap on bottle and cool bottle under running water, then refigerate until chilled. WATER MUST BE CHILLED PRIOR TO ADDING POWDER TO MAKE FEED. Use water within 24 hours.
	4. Prepare each feed as and when your baby needs it. Using the scoop provided in the can, add the correct number of scoops of powder to the refigerated water (see feeding guide on the back of the packaging), levelling off each scoop with the back of a clean dry knife. Replace plastic lid on can.
	5. Replace the sterilised teat and cap on the bottle and mix the powder and water together by ROLLING THE BOTTLE VIGOROUSLY BETWEEN YOUR HANDS- DO NOT SHAKE.
	6. This product is best fed at room temperature. If desired, you can warm gently by placing the bottle in a jug of tepid water. Test temperature by shaking a few drops of milk onto the inside of wrist. Milk should be lukewarm.

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. Anti-reflux infant formulae are intended for formula fed babies when significant reflux (regurgitation) is a problem. If the baby’s reflux does not improve within 2 weeks of starting an anti-reflux formula, or if the baby fails to thrive, the family doctor should be consulted.

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