SMA Organic Growing Up Milk | Formula Milk

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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.

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Protein level 1.5 g/100 ml

Protein level 1.5 g/100 ml

Research shows the importance of providing the right amount of protein in the diet to help support appropriate growth.^3,4

Evidence shows that young children who mainly consumed growing-up milk (compared with those whose main milk was cows’ milk) had a higher mean intake of vitamin D and iron, and a more appropriate intake of protein.⁵

Certified organic

Certified organic

The milk used to produce SMA^® ORGANIC Growing Up Milk is sourced from certified organic farms, and meets strict EU organic requirements.

The production of organic foods is based on the principles of increased attention to animal welfare and aims at protecting the environment through responsible use of natural resources and maintenance of biodiversity.^6,7

Fortified with nutrients to support healthy growth

Fortified with nutrients to support healthy growth

The latest infant and young child dietary survey shows that in the UK, 31% of young children aged 12–35 months do not meet the estimated average requirement for iron, while 91% of this age group do not meet the estimated average requirement for dietary vitamin D.⁸

Between 6 and 24 months, young children have a high requirement for iron due to rapid growth and nervous system development.⁹

SMA^® ORGANIC Growing Up Milk contains iron to help support normal cognitive development, and omega 3 LCP (DHA) to support brain and eye development.¹

Fortified with vitamin D and calcium to support the normal growth and development of bones.

Although omega 3 LCP can be made in the body, infants and young children have a high demand for this nutrients and can benefit from an additional source.¹

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SACN. Vitamin D and health report. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sacn-vitamin-d-and-health-re… (accessed April 2019).
Weber M et al. Lower protein content in infant formula reduces BMI and obesity risk at school age: follow-up of a randomized trial. Am J Clin Nutr 2014; 99: 1041–51.
Gunther AL et al. Protein intake during the period of complementary feeding and early childhood and the association with body mass index and percentage body fat at 7 y of age. Am J Clin Nutr 2007; 85: 1626–33.
Sidnell A et al. Nutrient intakes and iron and vitamin D status differ depending on main milk consumed by UK children aged 12–18 months – secondary analysis from the Diet and Nutrition Survey of Infants and Young Children. J Nut Sci 2016; 5(32): 1–8.
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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

800 g powder

The scoop is provided under the lid. Use product within 4 weeks of opening.

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

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Feeding guide – powdered milk

Feeding guide from 12^th month to 3 years
1 serving = 200 ml	Amount of cooled, boiled water		Number of scoops of powder
	ml	fl. oz. (approx.)
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

	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/bottles 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.

Important Notice:

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 12^th 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.