The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that pregnant women and new mothers be informed on the benefits and superiority of breastfeeding – in particular the fact that it provides the best nutrition and protection from illness for babies. Mothers should be given guidance on the preparation for, and maintenance of, lactation, with special emphasis on the importance of a well-balanced diet both during pregnancy and after delivery. Unnecessary introduction of partial bottle-feeding or other foods and drinks should be discouraged since it will have a negative effect on breastfeeding. Similarly, mothers should be warned of the difficulty of reversing a decision not to breastfeed. Before advising a mother to use an infant formula, she should be advised of the social and financial implications of her decision: for example, if a baby is exclusively bottle-fed, more than one can (400 g) per week will be needed, so the family circumstances and costs should be kept in mind. Mothers should be reminded that breast milk is not only the best, but also the most economical food for babies. If a decision to use an infant formula is taken, it is important to give instructions on correct preparation methods, emphasising that unboiled water, unsterilised bottles or incorrect dilution can all lead to illness.

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Whilst 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. NHS. Types of formula milk (2019). Available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/bottle-feeding/types-of-formula/ Accessed April 2023.Growing-up and toddler milks are marketed as an alternative to whole cows' milk for toddlers and children over 1 year old. There's no evidence to suggest that these products provide extra nutritional benefits for young children. SMA ® PRO Growing Up Milk/SMA ® ADVANCED Growing Up Milk is suitable for young children from 1-3 years, as part of a healthy balanced diet and it is not a breast milk substitute. As these milks are different to the first stage I would follow the directions on the tin of how to make up as I do believe that depending on the brand they may ask you to make it slightly different to other anti reflux milks.

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Bosscher et al. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition: April 2000 - Volume 30 - Issue 4 - pp 373-378.Breast milk is best for babies and breastfeeding should continue for as long as possible. SMA ® PRO Follow-on Milk/SMA ® ADVANCED Follow-on Milk/LITTLE STEPS ® Follow-on Milk is for babies over six months, as part of a varied weaning diet. Not intended to replace breastfeeding. Place the sterilised teat and cap on the bottle. Cool bottle under cold running water or in a bowl or jug of cold water until lukewarm, do not immerse the teat.

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SMA ® Comfort is a special formula intended for the dietary management of bottle-fed babies with colic and constipation. It is suitable as the sole source of nutrition up to six months of age, and in conjunction with solid food up to 12 months of age. Different kinds of goats' milk formula are available in pharmacies and shops. They are produced to the same nutritional standards as cow's milk-based formula. There's no evidence that switching to a different formula does any good or harm. However, if you think a particular brand of formula disagrees with your baby, talk to a midwife or health visitor. They can help you decide whether to try a different type. Leung A and Hon K. Gastroesophageal reflux in children: an updated review. Drugs in Context. [Internet]. 2019. [cited November 17, 2021]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7573/DIC.212591. We have been leading in baby nutrition research for over 100 years and are proud to introduce our ranges of SMA ® PRO Follow-on and Growing Up Milk, SMA ® ADVANCED Follow-on and Growing Up Milks and LITTLE STEPS ® Follow-on Milk which can be used as part of a varied balanced diet. All have been expertly developed with nature in mind to help support babies’ unique nutritional needs. These contain vitamins A, C and D, as well as iron.The cows' milk in formula contains 2 types of proteins – whey and casein. First infant formula is based on whey protein which is thought to be easier to digest than other types of formula.