Similac Expert Care NeoSure manufactured by Abbott Nutrition is a nutrient enriched formula with OptiGRO for babies born prematurely. formula for babies who were born prematurely.
Features
- Halal.
- Kosher.
- Gluten-free.
- Lutein to support eye health.
- No artificial growth hormones.
- Use under medical supervision.
- DHA for brain and eye development.
- Improved visual acuity at 6 months corrected age.
- Vitamin E, an important nutrient to support developing cells.
- Improved early language development at 14 months corrected age.
- Supports better gains in weight, length, and head circumference when compared to term infant formula.
- OptiGRO is our exclusive blend of DHA, lutein and vitamin E: these important ingredients are found in breast milk.
- Lutein, a carotenoid naturally found in colostrum and human milk, has been shown to helpsupport eye health in the preterm infant.
- Preterm infants fed Similac NeoSure through the first year of life showed significantly increased lean body mass and less fat mass at 12 months corrected age.
Supports excellent catch-up growth during the first year.
- Increased calories for growth.
- Calcium and phosphorus for baby's growing bones.
- Increased protein, vitamins, and minerals compared to term infant formula.
Safety Precautions: Never use a microwave oven to warm formula. Serious burns can result. l Powdered infant formulas are not sterile and should not be fed to premature infants or infants who might have immune problems unless directed and supervised by your baby's doctor.
Ingredients
Powder Unflavored:Nonfat Milk, Corn Syrup Solids, Lactose, Soy Oil, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate,Medium chain Triglycerides, Coconut Oil. Less than 2% of: C. Cohnii Oil, M. Alpina Oil, Beta-Carotene,Lutein, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Inositol, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Chloride, Soy Lecithin,Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Ferrous Sulfate, Choline Bitartrate, Choline Chloride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, LCarnitine, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Zinc Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate,Sodium Citrate, Niacinamide, Potassium Phosphate, Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin APalmitate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Manganese Sulfate,Phylloquinone, Biotin, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Potassium Hydroxide, and Nucleotides(Adenosine 5’-Monophosphate, Cytidine 5’-Monophosphate, Disodium Guanosine 5’-Monophosphate,Disodium Uridine 5’-Monophosphate).
Allergens: Contains milk and soy ingredients.
Preparation
Instructions for Use:
Your baby's health depends on carefully following these directions. Proper hygiene, handling and storage are important when preparing infantformula. Failure to follow these directions could result in severe harm. Consult your baby's doctor about the formula appropriate for your baby ;the need to use cooled, boiled water for mixing powder; and the need to boil (sterilize) utensils, bottles, nipples and rings before use.
Powder
- Wash your hands, surfaces and utensils.
- Pour water into clean bottle (see Powder Mixing Guide).
- Add 1 unpacked level scoop (9.6 g) to each 2 fl oz of water.
- Return dry scoop to can.
- Cap bottle; shake well; attach nipple.
- Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.
Ready to Feed
Ready to feed formula if mixed with water may not provide proper nutrition and repeated use of such feedings could cause illness.
2 fl oz bottle
- Do not use if breakaway ring is missing or broken.
- Do not add water.
- Shake very well.
- Twist off cap.
- Twist on clean nipple and ring.
- Since this formula is commercially sterile, use clean hands to attach any clean standard nipple and ring.
- Use sterile nipple and ring if directed.
- No need to warm before feeding.
- Once oral feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.
- Do not reuse bottles.
1 QT (32 oz) bottle
- Do not use if band around cap or inner foil seal is damaged.
- Do not add water.
- Shake very well before each use.
- Remove protective band, twist off and clean cap.
- Invert cap; press down to pierce foil, then turn cap a half turn.
- Remove foil. l Pour formula into bottle; attach clean nipple.
- Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.
Storage & Handling
Instructions for Use:
Powder
- l Once mixed, store bottles immediately in the refrigerator; feed to baby within 24 hours.
- Store unopened or opened container at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
- Use opened can contents within 1 month.
Ready to Feed
2-fl-oz bottle
- l Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
- Do not reuse this bottle.
- Protect from light.
- Store in carton until ready for use.
1-QT bottle
- l Once opened, store quart bottle in refrigerator.
- Store prepared bottles in refrigerator and feed to baby within 48 hours.
- Store unopened containers at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
- Prepare and feed all formula in the container within 3 days after opening.
- Do not reuse container.