SMA® ADVANCED Follow-on Milk
Specially designed to help support the infant's developing immune system1
A follow-on milk containing iron and designed specifically to meet the nutritional needs of babies from 6 months of age as part of a varied weaning diet.
The first follow-on milk to contain our unique clinically proven blend of 5 HMOs (2’FL, DFL, LNT, 3’SL, 6’SL) *
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SMA® ADVANCED Follow-on Milk Powder Formula
800g Powder
The scoop is provided under the lid. It can be stored in suspension inside the can.
Feeding guide from 6 + months
| 1 serving = 200 ml | Amount of cooled, freshly boiled water | Number of scoops of powder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 beaker/bottle | 180 ml | 6 fl. oz. (approx.) | 6 |
All babies are different but try to ensure that from 6 months to 1 year a baby has 500-600 ml of SMA® ADVANCED Follow-on Milk per day either as a drink, on cereals or mixed with food. Mix 1 scoop of powder to 30 ml (approx.1 fl. oz.)of water. Approx. 173 scoops per can. 1 scoop = 4.6 g. Approx. 29 x 200 ml servings 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 beaker/bottle when required.
- For hygienic reasons, discard unfinished feed in the beaker/bottle as soon as possible.
- Made-up formulae can be poured over cereals and mixed with 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 - powder
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 beaker/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 or lid on the beaker and shake well until powder is fully dissolved. Cool beaker/bottle under cold running water until lukewarm. Test temperature by shaking a few drops onto the inside of your wrist.
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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.
- Domellöf M, et al. Iron Requirements of Infants and Toddlers. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2014; 58: 119–29
- Lennox A et al. (2013) Diet and Nutrition Survey of Infants and Young Children. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/diet-and-nutrition-survey-of-infants-and-young-children-2011 (accessed July 2022)
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. SMA® ADVANCED Follow-on Milk is only suitable for babies over 6 months as part of a mixed diet. It should not be used as a substitute for breast milk during the first 6 months. The decision to start weaning or to use this product before 6 months, should be made only on the advice of a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietitian or pharmacist, based on baby’s individual needs.