SMA Soya Infant Baby Milk Formula, From Birth, 800g (Pack Of 1)

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Boil 1 litre of fresh tap water. Allow boiled water to cool for no more than 30 minutes. 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Breast milk is best for babies and breastfeeding should continue for as long as possible. Infant formulae are suitable from birth when babies are not breastfed and should only be used on the advice of a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietitian or pharmacist, or other professionals responsible for maternal and child care. SMA® Soya milk-free formula is intended to meet the nutritional needs of babies and children who are intolerant to cows' milk protein, lactose or sucrose. SMA® Soya is not recommended for preterm babies, those with kidney problems, or those with suspected or confirmed soya allergy, where medical guidance should always be sought. COT. 2013. Statement on the potential risks from high levels of soya phytoestrogens in the infant diet. Soya formula is made from soya beans, not cows' milk. It's occasionally used as an alternative to cows' milk formula for babies who have cows' milk allergy.This table is a guide only; your baby may need more or less than the volumes stated. If you require more advice, consult healthcare professional. Remember to feed your baby on demand. Mix 1 scoop of powder to 30 ml (approx. 1 fl. oz.) of water. Approx. 90 scoops per can. 1 scoop = 4.4 g Approx. Age of Baby: Birth - 6 months; Approx. Weight of Baby: 7.6 kg, 16 3/4 lb; Preparation of Single Feeds: 8 Level scoops, Cooled, Freshly Boiled Water: 240 ml, 8 fl. oz. (approx.); Feeds in 24 Hours: 4

Much of the work that has raised concerns about soya involved the use of animals and isolation of particular isoflavones from the soya bean itself. There are two major arguments why such research is not relevant to humans. Firstly, using animals as models for humans is very unreliable because results that show up in animals may not – and in the case of soya they do not – translate to humans. Secondly, eating soya or feeding it as a formula feed to babies is not the same as isolating and force-feeding or injecting compounds from it into animals. The human body deactivates a large portion of the compounds that are eaten, converts them to another form or doesn’t even absorb them (Testa et al., 2018). Hungrier baby formula (hungry milk) is suitable from birth, but ask a midwife or health visitor for advice first.

Safe alternatives to cow’s milk-based infant formulas

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). 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. The Nestlé Health Science Sample Service is available to healthcare professionals only, who require sample products for professional evaluation when they have no sample product or if a patient has insufficient product to cover their needs. This service is not intended as a long term solution for a patient. SMA recommend that breastfeeding is best for babies. They advise that you should always seek the advice of a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietician or pharmacist on the need for and proper method of use of infant formula and on all matters of infant feeding.

Two recent studies also focused on finding out whether soya-based formulas can affect reproductive development, hormone levels and the onset of puberty. The first studied boys who were fed soya-formula and analysed their hormone levels and development of reproductive organs (Chin et al., 2021). The Approx. Age of Baby: Birth - 4 - 8 weeks; Approx. Weight of Baby: 4.2 kg, 9 1/2 lb; Preparation of Single Feeds: 4 Level scoops, Cooled, Freshly Boiled Water: 120 ml, 4 fl. oz. (approx.); Feeds in 24 Hours: 6 Millions of infants worldwide have safely been fed soya-based infant formulas over the last 60 years (Vandenplas et al., 2021). However, sensationalist articles in the media falsely claiming that soya and soya-based formula may affect hormone levels and childhood development have caused unnecessary concern to some parents. Comfort formula is made from partly broken down (partially hydrolysed) proteins. It's not suitable for babies with cows' milk allergy. Follow-on formula Protein is vitally important for a baby’s growth. Therefore, if a baby is intolerant to cows’ milk, an alternative must be found.

Andres A, Cleves MA, Bellando JB et al., 2012. Developmental status of 1-year-old infants fed breast milk, cow’s milk formula, or soy formula. Pediatrics. 129 (6) 1134-1140. Koo WW and Lasekan JB. 2007. Rice protein-based infant formula: current status and future development. Minerva Pediatrica. 59 (1): 35-41. If your baby is diagnosed as being allergic to cows' milk, a GP will prescribe an appropriate hypoallergenic infant formula with fully hydrolysed (broken down) proteins.

For vegan parents and those whose babies have cow’s milk allergies, plant-based infant formulas are suitable substitutes for breastmilk. Place the sterilised teat and cap on the bottle and immediately shake vigorously until the powder is fully dissolved. Cool bottle under cold running water or in a bowl or jug of cool water until lukewarm, do not immerse the teat. Test temperature by shaking a few drops onto the inside of your wrist. Upon preparation there may be a noticeable foam, this is quite normal. 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. Maltodextrin, Vegetable Oils (Sunflower, Rapeseed, Soya), Soya Protein Isolate, Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (AA, DHA), Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Magnesium Phosphate, Choline Bitartrate, Potassium Phosphate, Vitamin C, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Taurine, L-Methionine, Antioxidants (Tocopherol-Rich Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate), Zinc Sulphate, Ferrous Sulphate, L-Carnitine, Vitamin E, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Thiamin, Copper Sulphate, Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid, Vitamin K, Sodium Selenate, Biotin, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12Maltodextrin is derived from starch – usually from corn or wheat – and is a complex carbohydrate that is easily digested and provides energy. It is much less likely to cause tooth decay than glucose syrup, which used to be used in dairy-free formulas. Dupont C, Bocquet A, Tomé D et al. 2020. Hydrolyzed rice protein-based formulas, a vegetal alternative in cow’s milk allergy. Nutrients. 12 (9) 2654. Rice is a food that very few people are allergic to, which is why it became the basic ingredient in hypoallergenic (not likely to cause an allergic reaction) infant formulas. Some babies are allergic or intolerant to both cow’s milk and soya, so rice formulas were developed to suit their needs. 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.