SMA® ADVANCED Product FAQ's
In March 2019, SMA® Nutrition will launch SMA® ADVANCED First Infant Milk, SMA® ADVANCED Follow-on Milk and SMA® ADVANCED Growing Up Milk. At SMA® Nutrition, Science inspires us every day. We have been leading baby nutrition research for over 100 years and pursue reflecting nature’s nutrients in our products. This has led us to developing the SMA® ADVANCED Range
We understand that you may have some questions about our new SMA® ADVANCED formulas. As a result, we have prepared an FAQ to let you know about the launch.
GENERAL SMA® ADVANCED QUESTIONS
The SMA® ADVANCED range comes in a new silver, 800g tin. The new silver tin also has a flat lid, which is very easy to open. The innovative packaging design comes with a separate storage area for the scoop.
The SMA® ADVANCED range does not currently come in liquid format however; this may be something we look to introduce in the future.
The SMA® ADVANCED range is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans as the source of LCPs is fish oils. For queries on Halal status please contact our SMA Careline®.
A change in stool consistency/frequency can sometimes happen when infants are starting or switching formula, this is perfectly normal. You should keep your baby on the formula for at least 5 days to give them time to settle. If you have any questions, contact your healthcare professional or the SMA Careline®.
SMA® ADVANCED FIRST INFANT MILK
SMA® ADVANCED First Infant Milk is a nutritionally complete breast milk substitute. It is enriched with Omega 3 & 6 Long Chain Polyunsaturates (LCPs) and is an Easy to Digest formula suitable from birth onwards. To see the full list of ingredients and nutrition information for this product please see the label or the information available on our product pages.
They are complex carbohydrates, 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’FL), Difucosyllactose (DFL), Lacto-N-Tetraose (LNT), 3’-Sialyllactose (3’SL), 6’-Sialyllactose (6’SL). All have been assessed by EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) as safe for use in baby milks. There are more than 50 research studies over 25 years that support the role of these complex carbohydrates in infant nutrition.
SMA® ADVANCED FOLLOW-ON MILK
SMA® ADVANCED Follow-on Milk is tailored for babies from 6 months as part of a varied weaning diet. It is the 1st follow-on formula in the UK and Ireland to contain 2’FL and LNnT. SMA® ADVANCED Follow-on Milk is enriched with iron to help support normal cognitive development in baby’s brain. It contains a blend of vitamins, including A, C & D and Zinc to help support the normal function of baby’s immune system, and is enriched with Omega 3 & 6† and iodine to help support normal growth. To see the full list of ingredients and nutrition information for this product please see the label or the information available on our product pages.
†The beneficial effect of essential fatty acids is obtained with a daily intake of 10 g of Linoleic acid and 2 g of α-linolenic acid.
2'FL and LNnT are complex carbohydrates that have been assessed by EFSA as safe for use in baby milks. There are also 50 research studies over 24 years that support the role of these complex carbohydrate in infant nutrition
Yes, SMA® ADVANCED Follow-on Milk is suitable to use in your baby’s favourite milk-based recipes or on cereals. See our weaning guide for more information.
Milk will remain a big part of your baby’s daily diet all the way through childhood, providing important energy and nutrients. SMA® ADVANCED Follow-on Milk contains tailored combination of nutrients including iron, vitamin D and omega 3 and 6. It is also the only follow-on formula in the UK and Ireland to contain 2’FL and LNnT.
SMA® ADVANCED GROWING UP MILK
SMA® ADVANCED Growing Up Milk is nutritionally enriched to help support young children's growth up until their 4th birthday. It is the 1st Growing Up Milk in the UK and Ireland to contain the latest scientific breakthrough in formula, 2’FL and LNnT. SMA® ADVANCED Growing Up Milk is enriched with Zinc and Vitamins A, C & D to help support the normal function of baby’s immune system and Vitamin D & calcium for normal growth and development of bone.
To see the full list of ingredients and nutrition information for this product please see the label or the information available on our product pages.
†The beneficial effect of essential fatty acids is obtained with a daily intake of 10 g of Linoleic acid and 2 g of α-linolenic acid.
2'FL and LNnT are complex carbohydrates that have been assessed by EFSA as safe for use in baby milks. There are also 50 research studies over 24 years that support the role of these complex carbohydrate in infant nutrition.
Important notice
We believe that breastfeeding is the ideal nutritional start for babies and we fully support the World Health Organization’s recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life followed by the introduction of adequate nutritious complementary foods along with continued breastfeeding up to two years of age. We also recognise that breastfeeding is not always an option for parents. We recommend that you speak to your healthcare professional about how to feed your baby and seek advice on when to introduce complementary feeding. If you choose not to breastfeed, please remember that such a decision can be difficult to reverse and has social and financial implications. Introducing partial bottle-feeding will reduce the supply of breast milk. Infant formula should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label in order to avoid risks to a baby’s health. SMA® ADVANCED 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® 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. We recommend that you speak to your healthcare professional about how to feed your baby and seek advice on when to introduce this product.
