SMA® ADVANCED First Infant Milk
A nutritionally complete* infant milk suitable from birth. It can be used for infants who are not being breastfed or for those who are being combination fed including those born via c-section.
*as required by legislation for all infant formula
SMA® ADVANCED First Infant Milk contains our unique blend of multi-fibres - 2’FL, DFL, LNT, 3’SL, 6’SL & 3’FL which has been shown to promote a healthy gut microbiome.1
Comparison chart
| SMA® ADVANCED First Infant Milk | Aptamil ADVANCED First Infant Milk9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Contains latest breakthrough in infant nutrition - a unique 6 HMO Blend (2’FL, DFL, LNT, 3’SL, 6’SL and 3’FL) | ||
| Easy-to-digest, 100% whey dominant, partially hydrolysed protein | ||
| No Fish Oil | ||
| Nutritionally complete |
Clinical evidence
SMA® ADVANCED First Infant Milk
Shown to be safe, well-tolerated and support age-appropriate growth1, with secondary outcomes shown to support metabolic, immune and digestive health1.
HMO, Structurally identical Human Milk Oligosaccharides, not sourced from breast milk
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Product details
SMA® ADVANCED First Infant Milk Powder Formula
800g Powder
The scoop is provided under the lid. It can be stored in suspension inside the can.
Birth - 12 months
| Approx. age of baby | Approx. weight of baby | Preparation for single feeds | Cooled, freshly boiled water | Approx. Feeds in 24 hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| kg | Level scoops | ml | ||
| Birth – 2 weeks | 3.4 | 3 | 90 | 6 |
| 2 – 4 weeks | 3.7 | 4 | 120 | 6 |
| 4 – 8 weeks | 4.2 | 4 | 120 | 6 |
| 2 months | 5.3 | 5 | 150 | 5 |
| 3 months | 6.1 | 6 | 180 | 5 |
| 4 months | 6.7 | 6 | 180 | 5 |
| 6 months | 7.6 | 8 | 240 | 4 |
| 7 – 12 months | - | 7 | 210 | 3 |
| Approx. age of baby | Approx. weight of baby | Preparation for single feeds | Cooled, freshly boiled water | Approx. Feeds in 24 hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||
| lb | Level scoops | fl. oz. (approx) | ||
| Birth – 2 weeks | 7 ½ | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 – 4 weeks | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 – 8 weeks | 9 ¼ | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 months | 11 ¾ | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 3 months | 13 ½ | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| 4 months | 14 ¾ | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| 6 months | 16 ¾ | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 7 – 12 months | - | 7 | 7 | 3 |
This table is a guide only; a baby may need more or less than the volumes stated. Caregivers should consult their healthcare professional if more advice is needed. Mix 1 scoop of powder to 30 ml (approx. 1 fl. oz.) of water. 1 scoop = 4.4 g Approx. 181 scoops per can.
- Do not add extra powder or water to make the feeds stronger or weaker and do not press powder into scoop. Using too much or too little powder can make your baby ill.
- We recommend preparing each feed in individual bottles when required.
- For hygienic reasons, discard unfinished feed in the bottle as soon as possible.
- For older babies, made-up formulae can be added to food.
- Do not alter or add to formulae unless medically directed.
- Do not warm feeds in a microwave, hot spots may occur and cause scalding.
- Remember, cows’ milk should not be used as a drink during the first year.
Preparation
How to prepare the baby's feed
While this product is made under strict hygienic conditions, it is not sterile. Failure to follow instructions may make the baby ill.
1
Wash hands well. Wash and sterilise all utensils according to manufacturers’ instructions.
2
Boil 1 litre of fresh tap water. Allow boiled water to cool for no more than 30 minutes so the water can reach the recommended temperature of 70°C. Measure the required amount of water (see feeding guide) into a sterilised bottle, carefully – the water is hot. Do not use artificially softened or repeatedly boiled water.
3
Using only the scoop provided, add the correct number of scoops of powder (see feeding guide), levelling off each scoop with the back of a clean, dry knife. Store the scoop in suspension inside the can and replace lid.
4
Place the sterilised teat and cap on the bottle and shake well until powder is fully dissolved. Cool bottle under cold running water until lukewarm.
5
Test temperature by shaking a few drops onto the inside of your wrist.
- Bosheva, M., Tokodi, I., Krasnow, A., Pedersen, H. K., Lukjancenko, O., Eklund, A. C., Grathwohl, D., Sprenger, N., Berger, B., Cercamondi, C. I., & 5 HMO Study Investigator Consortium (2022). Infant Formula With a Specific Blend of Five Human Milk Oligosaccharides Drives the Gut Microbiota Development and Improves Gut Maturation Markers: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Frontiers in nutrition, 9, 920362. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.920362
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- Czerkies LA, et al. A Pooled Analysis of Growth and Tolerance of Infants Exclusively Fed Partially Hydrolyzed Whey or Intact Protein-Based Infant Formulas. Int J Pediatr 2018; 2018: 4969576.
- Aptamil Advanced First Infant Milk (Powder) (www.nutricia.co.uk/hcp/pim-products/aptamil-advanced-first-infant-milk-powder.html) (accessed Mar 2026)
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
We believe that breastfeeding is the ideal nutritional start for babies and we fully support the World Health Organization’s recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life followed by the introduction of adequate nutritious complementary foods along with continued breastfeeding up to two years of age. We also recognise that breastfeeding is not always an option for parents. We recommend that healthcare professionals inform parents about the advantages of breastfeeding. If parents choose not to breastfeed, healthcare professionals should inform parents that such a decision can be difficult to reverse and that the introduction of partial bottle-feeding will reduce the supply of breast milk. Parents should consider the social and financial implications of the use of infant formula. As babies grow at different rates, healthcare professionals should advise on the appropriate time for a baby to begin eating complementary foods. Infant formula and complementary foods should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label in order to avoid risks to a baby’s health.