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Weaning and the role of milk
Hello,
At 6 months old, your little one's half way through their first year and really kicking on (although not quite walking). By 1 year old, your child's weight will have reached to about triple their birth weight, and they'll be eating solid foods as well as drinking their milk to help support this growth. During this period your little one's first teeth will also appear, and your baby will start to understand simple commands like 'no'. They'll even start to indicate to you their preferences (this is likely to come out when weaning!).
Weaning
Weaning support
At around six months, your baby needs more than breast or formula milk to meet their nutritional needs. Weaning babies is a big milestone that comes with as many questions as it does excitement. So at SMA® Nutrition we've compiled a guide to the three stages of weaning that will help make it healthy and nutritious for your baby, and easier for you.
What is the role of milk now I'm weaning?
Weaning is often referred to as 'complementary feeding', because foods should complement milk not replace it. Breast milk or formula is still an important source of nutrition as the nutrients in milk continue to support your baby's growing needs.
SMA® Nutrition has been leading research in baby nutrition for over 100 years and have produced SMA® PRO Follow-on Milk, suitable from 6 months, expertly developed with nature in mind to help support babies' unique nutritional needs.
Development
with Iron to help support normal cognitive development in baby's brain.
Growth
with Vitamin D and calcium to support the normal growth and development of bones. Omega 3 & 6* and iodine to help support normal growth.
Immunity
with Vitamins A, C & D to help support the normal function of a baby's immune system
*The beneficial effect of essential fatty acids is obtained with a daily intake of 10 g of linoleic acid and 2 g of
α-linolenic acid.
NEW SMA® Organic
Follow-on Milk
Enriched with Vitamin D to help support
the normal growth and development of bones
Your little one's first birthday is fast approaching, an exciting time for you and your family. It's a special moment that will have you thinking about the future and what to expect now your little one is officially entering the world of toddlerhood! The toddler years are a time of great cognitive, emotional and social development, in which they'll learn how to walk, talk and use the potty amongst many other things. Click below to check our step by step guide to the first three years of toddlerhood.
SMA® PRO Growing Up Milk is one way to help support your child's nutrient intake in combination with a healthy balanced diet. It has a blend of ingredients tailored to support young children's healthy growth, up until their 4th birthday. Fortified milk drink for young children from 1 year onwards.
Growth
with Vitamin D and calcium to support the normal growth and development of bones. Omega 3 & 6* and iodine to help support normal growth.
Development
with Iron to help support normal cognitive development in a young child's brain
Immunity
with Vitamins A, C & D to help support the normal function of a child's immune system
* The beneficial effect of essential fatty acids is obtained with a daily intake of 10 g of linoleic acid and 2 g of
α-linolenic acid.
NEW SMA® Organic
Growing Up Milk
Enriched with Vitamin D to help support
the normal growth and development of bones
If you have any questions or concerns you can talk to our brilliant team of expert mums on Careline, our live webchat line, or by phone, or by email. Remember, we're always on hand to help.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The best way to feed a baby is to breastfeed, as breast milk provides the ideal balanced diet and protection against illness for your baby and also many non-nutritional benefits for both baby and mother. We recommend that you speak to your healthcare professional when deciding on your choice of feeding your baby. Professional guidance should also be sought on the preparation for and maintenance of breastfeeding. If you do choose to breastfeed, it's important to eat a healthy, balanced diet. Infant formula is intended to replace breast milk when mothers choose not to breastfeed or if for some reason they are unable to do so. A decision not to breastfeed, or to introduce partial bottle-feeding, will reduce the supply of breast milk. If for any reason you choose not to breastfeed, do remember that such a decision can be difficult to reverse. Using infant formula also has social and financial implications which must be considered. Infant formula should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label, in order to avoid risks to a baby's health. SMA® PRO Follow-on Milk and SMA® Organic Follow-on Milk are for babies over 6 months, as part of a varied weaning diet. Not intended to replace breastfeeding. SMA® PRO Growing Up Milk is suitable for young children from 1-3 years, as part of a healthy balanced diet and it is not a breast milk substitute. SMA® Organic Growing Up Milk is suitable for young children from the 12th month, as part of a healthy balanced diet and it is not a breast milk substitute.
