LITTLE STEPS First Infant Baby Milk Powder, From Birth, 800g (Pack of 1)

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Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), (2007). Recommendations for a National Policy on Vitamin D Supplementation for Infants in Ireland. Food Safety Authority of Ireland, Abbey Court, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1. NHS (2017). Vitamin D. Available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/ (accessed April 2019).

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.

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Your baby should be able to happily switch from the old formula to the new but if you would like to ease the transition, you might prefer to change over gradually. This may allow your little one time to adjust to the new milk. Place the sterilised teat and cap on the bottle and shake well until powder is fully dissolved. Cool bottle under cold running water or in a bowl or jug of cold water until lukewarm, do not immerse the teat. Test temperature by shaking a few drops on to the inside of your wrist. Bode L. Human milk oligosaccharides: every baby needs a sugar mama. Glycobiology. 2012 Sep;22(9):1147-62.

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. EU Regulations set out the criteria for the mandatory nutritional composition of Infant and Follow-on milks. These regulations state that it is not a necessity to add GOS/FOS (non-digestible oligosaccharides) to Infant formula and Follow-on milks, so we have chosen not to in our LITTLE STEPS milks.

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. 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, LITTLESTEPS ® Follow-on Milk and SMA ®ORGANIC Follow-on Milk are only suitable for babies over 6 months as part of a mixed diet. Not intended to replace breastfeeding. SMA ®PRO Growing Up Milk and LITTLESTEPS ® Growing Up Milk are suitable for young children from 1-3 years, as part of a healthy balanced diet and are not a breast milk substitute. SMA ®ORGANIC Growing Up Milk and SMA ®ADVANCED Growing Up Milk are suitable for young children from the 12 th month as part of a healthy balanced diet and are not suitable as a breast milk substitute.

This table is a guide only; your baby may need more or less than the volumes stated. If you require more advice, consult your healthcare professional. Remember to feed your baby on demand. Mix 1 scoop of powder to 30 ml (approx.1 fl. oz.) of water. A healthy breakfast helps your little one develop healthy eating patterns. Breakfast also helps provide your baby with key nutrients they need. From 6 months, cereals and porridges are recommended as a 1 st weaning food. Cereals specially for babies Approx. Age of Baby: 2 - 4 weeks, Approx. Weight of Baby: 3.7 kg, 8 lb, Preparation for Single Feeds: 4 Level scoops, Cooled, Freshly Boiled Water: 120 ml, 4 fl. oz. (approx.), Feeds in 24 Hours: 6Approx. age of baby: 6 months; Approx. weight of baby: 7.6 kg, 16 3/4 lb, Preparation for Single feeds - Level scoops - 8 ; Cooled freshly boiled water - 240 ml, fl. oz. (approx.) 8 ; Feeds in 24 hours - 4 Boil 1 litre of fresh tap water. Allow boiled water to cool for no more than 30 minutes. Do not use artificially softened or repeatedly boiled water. This is in line with Article 7 of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes (the WHO Code), which clearly sets out the ways in which formula companies and healthcare professionals can work together. Do not add extra powder or water to make feeds stronger or weaker and do not press powder into scoop. Using too much or too little powder can make your baby ill. Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance. (2012) National Pre-School Nutrition Survey: Summary Report June 2012. Food and Nutrient Intakes, Physical Measurements and Barriers to Healthy Eating. City Print Ltd., Ireland.