Product description
SCIENCE INSPIRED BY NATURE


Protein 1.5 g/100 ml.

Enriched with vitamin D which helps support normal immune function, together with calcium for normal development of bone.

Omega 3 LCP (DHA)* for brain and eye development.1
SMA® ORGANIC Growing Up Milk is enriched with iron to help support normal cognitive development and omega 3 LCP* to support eye and brain development.1
It contains vitamin D and calcium to support the normal growth and development of bones, and omega 3 & 6* and iodine to help support normal growth.
It also contains vitamins A, C & D to help support the normal function of a young child’s immune system.
As a percentage of a young child’s daily requirements, 2 x 200 ml servings of SMA® ORGANIC Growing Up Milk provides 72% of their daily vitamin D.2
The first 1,000 days of a baby’s life have a life-long impact on many aspects of future health.
As babies progress into toddlerhood, they continue to require a balanced mix of nutrients to support appropriate growth.
Excessive protein intake in infancy and early childhood is linked with later overweight and obesity; research shows the importance of providing the right amount of protein in the diet to help support appropriate growth.3,4
SMA® ORGANIC Growing Up Milk has a protein level of 1.5 g/100 ml.
Halal Certified

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LCPs, long-chain polyunsaturates
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Formats
SMA® ORGANIC Growing Up Milk is available in an 800 g can
Preparation
Information for you to give to parents
How to prepare your young child’s milk – powder
While 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.

1. Pull the safety seal and open the lid. The scoop is provided under the lid. Lift the tab, pull on the foil seal, carefully and safely remove the seal and dispose of it.

2. Wash hands well.

3. Measure 180 ml (approx. 6 fl. oz.) of cooled boiled water into a clean beaker.

4. Using only the scoop provided, add 6 scoops of powder, levelling off each scoop with the back of a clean, dry knife. Store the scoop in suspension inside the can and replace lid.

5. Place a lid on the beaker and shake well until powder is fully dissolved. Cool beaker under cold running water or in a bowl or jug of cold water until lukewarm, do not immerse the lid. Test temperature by shaking a few drops onto the inside of your wrist.
Feeding guide
Information for you to give to parents
Feeding guide – powdered milk
Feeding guide from 12th month to 3 years |
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1 serving = 200 ml |
Amount of cooled, boiled water |
Number of scoops of powder |
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ml |
fl. oz. (approx.) |
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1 beaker |
180 |
6 |
6 |
6 scoops of powder added to 180 ml (6 fl. oz. approx.) water makes 200 ml (7 fl. oz. approx.) milk drink. Young children have different nutritional needs, but after 12 months we recommend a child has around 400 ml of milk per day. You can feed a child up to 3 servings per day depending on their individual nutritional needs. Mix 1 scoop of powder to 30 ml (approx. 1 fl. oz.) of water. Approx. 177 scoops per can. 1 scoop = 4.5 g.
Approx. 29 x 200 ml servings per can.
Important feeding information
Information for you to give to parents
SMA® ORGANIC Growing Up Milk – 800 g can
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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. |
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We recommend preparing each feed in individual beaker/bottles when required. |
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For hygienic reasons, discard unfinished feed in the beaker/bottle as soon as possible. |
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Made-up formulae can be poured over cereals and mixed with food. |
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Do not alter or add to formulae unless medically directed. |
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Do not warm feeds in a microwave, hot spots may occur and cause scalding. |

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of life and continued breastfeeding for as long as possible. SMA® ORGANIC Growing Up Milk is only suitable for babies from the 12th month as part of a healthy balanced diet and it is not suitable as a breast milk substitute. The decision to start weaning or to use follow-on milk 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.