Preparing the feed
Failure to follow instructions on preparation and storage may make your baby ill.
Preparing powder formats:
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1. Wash hands well. Ensure toddlre's beaker is fully cleaned.
2. Boil kettle filled with fresh tap water. Allow boiled water to cool for between 25 - 30 minutes before measuring the required amount of water (see feeding guide on the back of the packaging) into a beaker, carefully - the water is hot. Do not use artificially softened water or repeatedly boiled water.
3. Using the scoop provided in the can, add the correct number of scoops of powder (see feeding guide on the back of the packaging), levelling off each scoop with the back of a clean dry knife. Replace plastic lid on can.
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| 4. Place a lid on the beaker, or teat and cap on the bottle, and shake well. Cool beaker under cold running water until lukewarm. Test temperature by shaking a few drops onto the inside of your wrist. |
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If advance preparation is necessary, consult your healthcare professional.
Preparing liquid formats:
| 1. Wash hands well. After 6 months of age, if you are using a beaker it is not necessary to sterilise equipment, though you should ensure everything has been fully cleaned. If you are using a bottle and teat, sterilise according to manufacturers' instructions. |
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2. Ensure top of carton and scissors are clean. Shake carton well, snip open and pour into sterilised bottle. Add lid to beaker or sterilised teat and cap to bottle. |
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3. SMA Follow-on Milk can be fed at room temperature. If required to heat, stand filled bottle in warm water.
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| 4. Before feeding shake the bottle well. If warmed, test temperature by shaking a few drops onto the inside of wrist - milk should be lukewarm. |