SMA Anti Reflux Baby Milk Powder Formula, From Birth, 800g (Pack of 1)

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When your baby is 1 year old, they can start to drink whole cows' milk or sheep's or goats' milk (as long as these milks are pasteurised). Keep muslins and bibs in every corner of the house to protect you and your baby’s clothes from vomit! National Health Service (NHS). Reflux | Breastfeeding Challenges | Start4LiFE. [Internet]. 2021. [cited November 17, 2021]. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/start4life/baby/feeding-your-baby/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-challenges/reflux/. To transition to the new milk gradually you could replace one bottle of your baby’s current milk with one bottle of your baby’s new milk each day, keeping all the other feeds of the previous one. It may be a good idea to introduce the new feed when your little one is not too tired or irritable. Continue this way, increasing the number of feeds with new milk each day until all the feeds are with the new milk. 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.

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Lactose (milk), vegetable oils (sunflower, coconut, rapeseed), potato starch, partially hydrolysed whey protein (milk), calcium phosphate, potassium citrate, fish oil (DHA), magnesium chloride, choline bitartrate, calcium chloride, L-arginine, sodium chloride, vitamin C, L-histidine, L-tyrosine, taurine, inositol, ferrous sulphate, nucleotides (cytidine-, disodium uridine-, adenosine- disodium guanosine-5’- monophosphate), L-carnitine, zinc sulphate, antioxidants (tocopherol-rich extract, ascorbyl palmitate), vitamin E, niacin, pantothenic acid, copper sulphate, vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, manganese sulphate, potassium iodide, folic acid, sodium selenate, vitamin K, vitamin D, biotin, vitamin B12.Burp your baby during and after feeding. If you’re unsure, ask your health visitor or midwife to show you some effective techniques [1], or read our tips on how to wind your baby Although it's available in pharmacies and supermarkets, it's recommended you only use it on the advice of a health professional. For most babies, GOR causes mild discomfort and can be managed at home with a few small changes to their routine. But if spitting up (reflux) happens a lot and causes your baby significant discomfort, it could be a sign that they have a more serious condition called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). If you think your baby has GORD, it’s important to speak to your GP. SMA ® Comfort, a nutritionally complete formula specifically designed for the dietary management of colic and constipation.

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Research shows that switching to follow-on formula at 6 months has no benefits for your baby. Your baby can continue to have first infant formula as their main drink until they are 1 year old. Ellie is a registered Dietitian and has a First Class BSc (Hons) degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Surrey University. Lactose intolerance is rare in babies. Symptoms include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, wind and bloating.The full medical term for baby reflux is gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR). It’s more commonly referred to as ‘reflux’, ‘regurgitation’, ‘spitting-up’ or ‘posseting’ 3,4. Reflux is not the same as vomiting. The easy way to tell the difference is with reflux the milk is burped or dribbled out with no effort, whereas with vomiting you can see the muscles tensing up in baby’s throat. NICE (2015). Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in children and young people. Available at https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng1. Accessed: April 2023. SMA ® Anti-Reflux is a special formula intended for the dietary management of bottle-fed babies when significant reflux (regurgitation) is a problem. 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. If the baby’s reflux does not improve within two weeks of starting SMA ® Anti-Reflux, or if the baby fails to thrive, the family doctor should be consulted.

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For practical support on managing infant regurgitation and for some useful tools and articles Find out more World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. SMA ® Nutrition fully supports this and continued breastfeeding, along with the introduction of complementary foods as advised by your healthcare professional. Babies and young children are all different and sometimes they don’t grow as expected (faltering growth). SMA High Energy ® is a nutrient dense ready to feed formula for the dietary management of infants and young children aged 0-18 months with medically identified high energy needs. This formula must be used under medical supervision. Food for special medical purpose. Usually becomes less frequent with time (it resolves in 90% of affected infants before they are 1 year old) NICE (2015) Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in children and young people. Available at https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng1. (Accessed: March 2022).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. SMA ® Anti-Reflux is a nutritionally complete formula for the dietary management of babies with significant reflux (regurgitation/spitting up). It can be used as the sole source of nutrition from birth in place of your usual formula feed and can be mixed with foods once weaning has begun. 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.