INFANT FORMULA, 1st age, powder, 800-900g

Breast milk substitute for infants.

Infant formula designed for healthy infants who tolerate this type of milk well.

Special infant formulas are also available for infants with intolerances to standard infant formulas and for premature infants.

See the Statement on infant feeding.

Preparation and Reconstitution of infant formula (Good Hygiene Practices)

• Preparation should take place in a clean environment with cleaned and disinfected work surfaces.
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water, then dry with a clean cloth or single-use towel.
• Boil water for 2 minutes, then allow to cool to 60-70°C before adding the powder. Use a digital food-grade thermometer to check the water temperature.
• Pour the exact required amount of water (at 70°C) (follow the instructions on the packaging) into a cleaned and sterilised container. Use a 100 ml graduated measuring jug or a 100 ml graduated glass beaker with a spout.
• Add the required amount of infant formula powder (follow the instructions on the packaging). Using more or less powder than indicated may make the infant sick.
• Mix the preparation with a sterilised utensil until completely diluted.
• Label the recipient: with "Infant formula, day and time of preparation".
• Cool the preparation to feeding temperature (approx. 37°C).
• Use within 2 hours.
• Remark on the measuring spoon:
• Use the measuring spoon provided in the tin. Do NOT use a measuring spoon from another product or manufacturer.
• Do not wash the measuring spoon; return it to the tin after use.
• Ensure the measuring spoon remains dry; if it become wet, dry it thoroughly before placing it back in the tin.
• The measuring spoon supplied generally corresponds to the dose of powder required for 30 ml of water.

Administration

• Infant formula should be administered at either room or body temperature. Use a thermometer (preferably digital) to check the temperature.
• It is best to prepare and serve infant formula immediately after cooling to body temperature. Reducing the time between preparation and consumption reduces the risk to the infant.

Conservation of reconstituted infant formula

• If not consumed immediately, refrigerate the preparation at 4ºC (do not exceed 4ºC) in a clean bottle or other container with a lid.
• Refrigerated preparation should be consumed within 24 hours.
• Do not prepare infant formula in advance if it cannot be consumed within 2 hours or if refrigeration is not available.
• Never stored infant formula in the refrigerator for more than 2 hours after preparation.
• Discard any preparation that has not been consumed within 2 hours.
• Discard any refrigerated preparation that has not been consumed within 24 hours.

This product must be prepared with safe drinking water. If access to safe drinking water is limited or difficult, a ready-to-use formulation (NST) may be considered. This should be reserved for exceptional cases, as it is significantly more expensive (contact your OC nutrition advisor for more details).