SMA GOLD 3 Toddler Can - 900g

• Name: SMA Gold 2 Premium Follow-on Milk (or SMA Gold Follow-On Baby Milk)

• Stage: Stage 2 Formula

• Recommended Age: 6 to 12 months

• Size: 900g (tin/can)

• Manufacturer: SMA Nutrition (a brand of Nestlé)

• Purpose: To complement a baby's weaning diet and ensure they receive balanced nutrition as they transition to solid foods.

Key Benefits and Features:

• Comprehensive Nutrition: Meticulously formulated with a blend of high-quality proteins, carbohydrates, and healthy fats essential for optimal growth and tissue repair.

• Enriched with Vitamins & Minerals: Fortified with crucial vitamins (like Vitamin D, A, C, K, B vitamins) and minerals (like Iron, Calcium, Iodine, Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese).

  • Iron: Helps support normal cognitive development and prevent anemia.

  • Vitamin D & Calcium: Crucial for building strong bones and teeth, and Vitamin D also supports the normal function of the immune system.

  • Omega 3 & 6 (DHA & ALA/LA): Essential fatty acids that contribute to normal growth and development, and DHA specifically aids in the normal visual development of infants up to 12 months.

  • Iodine: Supports normal growth.

• Supports Weaning: Designed to aid in the smooth transition from breast milk or first infant formula to solid foods, helping to bridge potential nutritional gaps.

• Digestibility: Some formulations, like SMA Gold Prem 2 (a special catch-up formula for preterm low birthweight infants), focus on improved feed tolerance and softer stools due to specific protein and fat blends. While SMA Gold 2 for healthy infants is generally well-tolerated.

• No Palm Oil/Fish Oil: Some versions (like those in the UK market) are specifically formulated without palm oil or fish oil, though ingredients can vary by region.

• Halal Certified: Some variants are suitable for a Halal diet.

Nutritional Information (per 100ml as prepared, approximate values based on typical follow-on milks):

• Energy: Around 280 kJ (67 kcal)

• Fat: ~3.3 g (of which saturates ~0.3 g)

• Carbohydrate: ~8.2 g (of which sugars ~8.2 g)

• Protein: ~1.1 g

• Minerals: Sodium (~34 mg), Calcium (~66 mg), Iron (~1 mg), Zinc (~0.5 mg), etc.

• Vitamins: Vitamin D (~1.7 µg), Vitamin C (~12.5 mg), etc.

Preparation:

• Always follow the detailed preparation instructions on the product label carefully.

• Requires freshly boiled water cooled to around 70°C, precise measurement using the provided scoop, and thorough mixing.

• Prepare each feed fresh and discard any unused milk after 2 hours.

• Maintain strict hygiene to avoid contamination.