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NEW SMA® Organic
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The new SMA Organic range includes First Infant,* Follow-on and Growing Up Milks. The milk used to produce SMA Organic is sourced from
certified organic farms and meets EU Organic requirements.
SMA Organic First Infant Milk* is a nutritionally complete breast milk substitute, enriched with omega-3 and 6 LCPs.
SMA Organic Follow-on Milk is tailored for babies from six months, as part of a varied weaning diet. It is enriched with iron to help support normal cognitive development, vitamins A, C and D to help support normal immune function, and omega-3 and 6+ and iodine to support normal growth.
SMA Organic Growing Up Milk can help support growth up until a child's fourth birthday. It contains vitamin D and calcium to support the normal growth and development of bones, plus iron to support normal cognitive development.
Remember to CARE
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See individual product packs for directions for use.
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Parents considering using or switching formula milks should only do so on the advice of a healthcare professional.
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Tell the customer to read the product pack for additional information
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If a parent is concerned about their child's nutrition, refer to the pharmacist or their GP
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The World Health Organization (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 on the social and financial implications of her decision: for example, if a baby is exclusively bottle-fed, more than one can (400g) 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® Organic Follow-on Milk is only suitable for babies over 6 months as part of a mixed diet. It should not be used as a substitute for breast milk during the first 6 months. The decision to start weaning or to use this product before 6 months, should be made only on the advice of a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietitian or pharmacist, based on baby's individual needs. SMA® Organic Growing Up Milk is only suitable for babies from the 12th month as part of a healthy balanced diet and it is not suitable as a breast milk substitute. The decision to start weaning or to use follow-on milk before 6 months, should be made only on the advice of a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietitian or pharmacist, based on baby's individual needs.
* FOR PHARMACISTS' AND PHARMACY TECHNICIANS' USE ONLY - only healthcare professionals can advise on first infant milks. SMA+ Beneficial effect of essential fatty acids is obtained with a daily intake of 10g of linoleic acid and 2g of α-linolenic acid.
SMA® Nutrition UK and ROI ZTT585a/05/2018