Questions

SMA formulas are only available in the UK and ROI. Therefore, for the duration of your stay, you would be best advised to take enough supplies of your baby's usual milk with you. The SMA Easy feed system is ideal for travelling as the liquid milk is supplied in a resealable bottle. All you need to do is attach the SMA pre-sterilised and ready to use teat or spout (sold separately), click the angle of the neck and you’re ready to feed. Available in First Infant, Extra Hungry and Follow-on Milks (250 ml and 1 litre).  For more information please call our Careline free on 0800 0 81 81 80/1800 931 832 or click here

With respect to ‘Halal', The Islamic Foundation of Ireland (an internationally recognised foundation) carry out thorough inspections of SMA's factory in the Republic of Ireland, examining procedures, ingredients and products on a regular basis, and has certified SMA products to be Halal and suitable for Muslims to consume.

SMA Follow-on Milk (powders ONLY)

SMA Toddler Milk (powders ONLY) 

SMA Extra Hungry Infant Milk (powders ONLY) 

SMA Wysoy

SMA Staydown

SMA LF

No, our Omega 3 & 6 are derived from a non-fish sources and are suitable for vegetarians.

We advise SMA First Infant Milk which is a breast milk substitute or an alternative SMA special feeding formula is used up to 6 months.  After which, we recommend using SMA Follow-on Milk which is enriched in iron and helps complement the weaning diet up to 12 months.  After 1 year we recommend using SMA Toddler Milk, nutritionally superior to cows’ milk for active toddlers.  

Click here to visit our Breastfeeding section for help and advice. It is possible to successfully combine breastfeeding and formula but by increasing the number of formula feeds that you are giving your baby, you will reduce your milk supply. By expressing your breast milk using a hand or electric pump, you will maintain a good supply for your baby. You can store your expressed breast milk in the fridge for up to 24 hours and freezer for up to 3 months. We suggest that you discuss with your Health Visitor regarding offering baby complementary feeds of formula, as if you decide to introduce formula, you will need to make the change gradually to give both your baby and your body the chance to adapt and adjust. Your health visitor will also be able to advise you on the volume of formula  to offer your baby.

Our preparation instructions are in line with the latest government guidelines. We recommend preparing each feed, in individual bottles, as required. It is important to follow good hygiene practices when making up infant formula and you should always prepare the milk in accordance with instructions on the specific pack of infant formula that you feed your baby. Click Here for more information.  If you want a ready made milk SMA’s Easy Feed liquid range provides a convenient alternative.

We recommend that you move onto Toddler milk when your Toddler is around 1 year old.

SMA Toddler Milk is nutritionally superior to cows’ milk, it contains a tailored combination of nutrients including Omega 3 & 6 and Iron. Cows’ milk contains virtually no iron. One serving (200 ml) of SMA Toddler Milk provides up to 50% of your Toddler’s RDA (Recommended daily allowance) of key nutrients.

Yes, The Health Departments  in the UK and Ireland recommend that a toddler has 3 servings of milk a day. Suitable milks from 12 months of age are full fat cows’ milk, SMA Toddler Milk or a combination of both. SMA Toddler Milk gives you the reassurance that your toddler is receiving up to 50% of their RDA of key nutrients (in one 200 ml serving).   It also contains 40x more iron than cows’ milk. 

Your toddler can continue to drink Toddler milk as a part of a mixed diet for as long as you wish.

We recommend that our whey dominant formula SMA First Infant Milk is used as the first choice for babies being fed formula milk. The balance of milk proteins is similar to that found in breast milk.

SMA Extra Hungry is a casein or curd based infant milk which has a different balance of milk proteins to SMA First Infant Milk. SMA Extra Hungry may be more satisfying for hungrier babies. Therefore you may benefit from feeding SMA Extra Hungry at a time when your baby is showing signs of being less satisfied, such as when your baby approaches the weaning stage.

There are no differences in calories between the SMA First Infant Milk and SMA Extra Hungry; it is the protein base which changes. SMA First Infant Milk is whey-dominant whereas SMA Extra Hungry is casein-dominant. This means that SMA Extra Hungry stays longer in your baby’s tummy, which means they may feel fuller for longer. They are not actually consuming more calories.

Formula fed babies have a tendency to produce firmer formed stools compared with breastfed babies. However, this does not mean that your baby is constipated.  Changes in stool patterns can occur when babies are switched from whey-dominant to casein-dominant formulas. This may be due to the slower stomach emptying time observed in babies that are fed a casein-dominant formula. 

Constipation is a medical condition with defined symptoms.  If you are concerned, you should always speak to your healthcare professional.

SMA Follow-on Milk is specially designed to have a nutritional composition tailored for babies and toddlers aged from six months as part of a mixed weaning diet.  When babies reach 6 months their natural stores of iron have depleted.  SMA Follow-on Milk is enriched with iron. 

As mixed feeding becomes established, solid food becomes an increasingly important source of nourishment. However, nutritional experts also stress the importance of milk in the diet and recommend 500-600 ml (approx. 1 pint) a day until your baby is a year old.

SMA Follow-on Milk is fortified with iron and one pint a day (500-600 ml), given either as a drink or mixed with solids, will contribute a large proportion of the iron your baby needs, together with a healthy balance of all other essential nutrients. It acts as a nutritional ‘safety net’, which can be especially reassuring if your baby goes through fussy and difficult eating periods.

SMA Follow-on Milk is fortified with higher levels of iron and one pint a day (500-600 ml), given either as a drink or mixed with solids, will help provide a large proportion of the iron your baby needs, together with a healthy balance of all other essential nutrients. It acts as a nutritional ‘safety net’, which can be especially reassuring when your baby goes through fussy and difficult eating stages. SMA Follow-on Milk also has added Omega 3 & 6 to help support your baby’s brain and eye development.

Milk will remain an important part of your baby’s daily diet all the way through childhood, providing important energy and nutrients.  However, because cows’ milk is very low in iron and vitamin D, it should not be given before 12 months of age.  SMA Follow-on Milk has been specially developed to provide babies over six months with the important nutrients and energy they need as part of a balanced weaning diet. From 6 months, your baby will need a minimum of 500-600 ml (about a pint) a day to help them get what they need for healthy growth and development as they get to grips with eating a healthy weaning diet. Over one year, about 3 servings of milk should be given. SMA Toddler Milk has been nutritionally balanced for active toddlers from one year of age click here