SMA® First Infant Milk
A whey dominant, nutritionally complete infant milk suitable from birth. It can be used for infants who are not being breastfed or for those being combination fed.
SMA® First Infant Milk contains 2'FL* + GOS^.
Comparison chart
SMA® First Infant Milk – developed to more closely match the composition of breast milk – in comparison with Aptamil, Cow & Gate, Kendamil and HiPP Organic first infant milks.
POWDER ONLY
| Feature | SMA® First Infant Milk7 | Aptamil First Infant Milk11 | Cow & Gate First Infant Milk12 | Kendamil First Infant Milk13 | HiPP Organic First Infant Milk14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unique multi-fibre blend (2'FL & GOS) | |||||
| Easy to digest, whey dominant protein (70:30) | |||||
| Meta analysis demonstrating growth comparable with a breastfed baby15 | |||||
| No Fish oil | |||||
| No Palm oil |
Data cards
Download the powder format data card
Download the 200 ml and 1 litre liquid format data card
Download the 70 ml Hospital Bottle and Starter Pack data card
Product details
SMA® First Infant Baby Milk Powder Formula
1.2kg Powder
Use product within 4 weeks of opening. Approximately 279 scoops per box.
SMA® First Infant Baby Milk Powder Formula
800g Powder
Easy open lid. Scoop can be stored in suspension inside the can. Use product within 4 weeks of opening. Approximately 186 scoops per can.
SMA® First Infant Baby Milk Powder Formula
400g Powder
Easy open lid. Use product within 4 weeks of opening. Approximately 93 scoops per can.
SMA® First Infant Milk Ready to Drink
1 Litre Resealable Carton
Ready to use liquids do not require any preparation, just shake and pour into a sterilised bottle. Easy to pour and can be kept in the fridge for up to 48 hours after opening.
SMA® First Infant Milk Ready to Drink
200ml Resealable Carton
Ready to use liquids do not require any preparation, just shake and pour into a sterilised bottle. 200 ml on-the-go resealable cartons are easy to pour and can be kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours after opening.
SMA® First Infant Milk Ready to Drink
6 x 200ml Resealable Carton Multipack
Ready to use liquids do not require any preparation, just shake and pour into a sterilised bottle. Contains 6 x 200 ml on-the-go resealable cartons. Easy to pour and can be kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours after opening.
SMA® First Infant Milk Starter Pack with NUK® Orthodontic Teats
6 x 70ml Resealable Bottles
Ready to use liquids do not require any preparation, just shake and screw the pre-sterilised teat straight on to the bottle. Contains 6 x 70 ml plastic bottles with 6 NUK® pre-sterilised orthodontic teats. Warning: teats contain latex.
SMA® First Infant Milk 70 ml Hospital Bottle
For hospital use only
NHS catalogue code: ABT082
United Drug Wholesale order code: 12600991
Powdered Milk
Birth - 12 months
| Approx. age of baby | Approx. weight of baby | Preparation for single feeds | Cooled, freshly boiled water | Approx. feeds in 24 hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||
| 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. | ||
| 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. Mix 1 scoop of powder to 30 ml (approx. 1 fl. oz.) of water. 1 scoop = 4.3 g
Ready to drink liquid milk
Birth - 12 months
| Approx. age of baby | Approx. weight of baby | Size of feed | Approx. feeds in 24 hrs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||
| kg | ml | |||
| Birth – 2 weeks | 3.4 | 100 | 6 | |
| 2 – 4 weeks | 3.7 | 130 | 6 | |
| 4 – 8 weeks | 4.2 | 130 | 6 | |
| 2 months | 5.3 | 170 | 5 | |
| 3 months | 6.1 | 200 | 5 | |
| 4 months | 6.7 | 200 | 5 | |
| 6 months | 7.6 | 250 | 4 | |
| 7 – 12 months | - | 200 | 3 | |
| Approx. age of baby | Approx. weight of baby | Size of feed | Approx. feeds in 24 hrs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||
| lb | fl. oz. | |||
| Birth – 2 weeks | 7½ | 3½ | 6 | |
| 2 – 4 weeks | 8 | 4½ | 6 | |
| 4 – 8 weeks | 9¼ | 4½ | 6 | |
| 2 months | 11¾ | 6 | 5 | |
| 3 months | 13½ | 7 | 5 | |
| 4 months | 14¾ | 7 | 5 | |
| 6 months | 16¾ | 8½ | 4 | |
| 7 – 12 months | - | 7 | 3 | |
This table is a guide only; a baby may need more or less than the volumes stated.
SMA® First Infant Milk powder – 800 g, 400 g can and 1.2 kg box
- 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.
SMA® First Infant Milk Starter Pack – 70 ml bottle
- Special Safety Feature – Reject bottle if the foil under cap is missing or damaged prior to opening.
- Check best before date.
- After opening use immediately or store in the fridge (5 ºC or below) for up to 24 hours.
- For hygienic reasons, discard unfinished feed as soon as possible, and always within 1 hour.
- After use, discard bottle, teat and remaining contents. Bottles and teats are for single use only.
- Do not alter or add to formulae unless medically directed.
- Do not microwave, hot spots may occur and cause scalding.
- Remember, cows' milk should not be used as a drink during the first year.
- Do not freeze.
Important teat information for the child’s safety and health – WARNING!
- Teats are produced from natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.
- Disposable teat (for single use only).
- This NUK® disposable orthodontic pre-sterilised teat is a size 1 teat (appropriate for babies from 0–6 months) with a feed hole suitable for infant milk. Use with SMA® First Infant Milk 70 ml bottles.
- Give your baby’s feed only in the quantities and concentrations recommended by the manufacturer.
- Always check the food temperature before feeding.
- Always use this product with adult supervision.
- Continuous and prolonged sucking of fluids may cause tooth decay.
- Never use feeding teats as a soother.
- Teat expiry date: See individual teat.
- Do not dip in medicine.
- The NUK® disposable orthodontic pre-sterilised teat (manufactured for SMA® Nutrition) conforms to the requirements of EN14350.
SMA® First Infant Milk liquid – 1 litre Tetra-Pak®
- Check best before date.
- Once open, reseal carton and store only in the fridge (5 ºC or below). Consume within 48 hours.
- For hygienic reasons, discard unfinished feed in the bottle as soon as possible, and always within 1 hour.
- For older babies, ready to use 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.
- Do not freeze.
SMA® First Infant Milk liquid – 200 ml Tetra-Pak
- Check best before date.
- Once open, reseal carton and store only in the fridge (5 ºC or below). Consume within 24 hours.
- For hygienic reasons, discard unfinished feed in the bottle as soon as possible, and always within 1 hour.
- For older babies, ready to use 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.
- Do not freeze.
Preparation
How to prepare the baby's feed - powder
Whilst this product is made under strict hygienic conditions, it is not sterile. Failure to follow instructions on preparation and storage 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. Test temperature by shaking a few drops onto the inside of your wrist.
How to prepare the baby's feed - (70 ml bottle Ready to drink)
Failure to follow instructions may make the baby ill.
1
Wash hands well.
2
SMA® PRO First Infant Milk 70 ml can be fed at room temperature. If required to heat, stand the bottle in warm water.
3
Shake bottle well and remove cap and aluminium foil. Unwrap SMA® NUK® orthodontic pre-sterilised teat and holding the teat ring, screw directly onto the bottle.
4
If warmed, test temperature by shaking a few drops of milk onto the inside of your wrist – milk should be lukewarm.
How to prepare the baby's feed - (1 litre & 200 ml Ready to drink)
Failure to follow instructions may make the baby ill.
1
Wash hands well. Wash and sterilise all utensils according to manufacturers' instructions.
2
If carton is damaged in any way, do not use. Shake carton well and unscrew cap. Pour desired amount into a sterilised bottle and add sterilised teat and cap. Replace plastic cap on carton.
3
SMA® First Infant Milk can be fed at room temperature. If required to heat, stand filled bottle in warm water, do not immerse the teat.
4
Before feeding shake the bottle well. If warmed, test temperature by shaking a few drops onto the inside of your wrist – milk should be lukewarm.
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*2’FL (2'-Fucosyllactose): structurally identical human milk oligosaccharides, not sourced from breast milk; ^GOS: Galacto-oligosaccharides (a prebiotic)
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
We believe that breastfeeding is the ideal nutritional start for babies and we fully support the World Health Organisation’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 should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label in order to avoid risks to a baby’s health.