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In the first few weeks and months of an infant's life, mild digestive disorders like colic and constipation are common and can be distressing for parent/carer and baby¹. To help healthcare professionals meet the needs of these parents and manage the symptoms of colic and constipation, we are launching our New SMA^® Comfort formula this April.

We are also sharing with you some new resources to help support parents and a free live webinar in which a Registered Paediatric Dietitian addresses nutritional options to help manage the signs and symptoms of colic and constipation.

Kind regards,

The SMA^® Professional Team

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New formula: Ingredients proven to help manage symptoms of colic and constipation

This month we launch our new formulation of SMA^® Comfort.
As experts in infant nutrition and to improve outcome for babies, we bring you new
SMA^® Comfort, a unique combination of ingredients proven to help manage symptoms of colic and constipation^2-7.

Learn more

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Colic and constipation: Helpful tips and parent support infographics

Visit our page about colic and constipation to explore advice, parental support infographics and free downloadable healthcare professional resources designed to help you support parents.

Explore more

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Webinar:
Nutritional management options for the crying infant:
Supporting parents of an infant with colic and constipation
Wednesday 19th May, 12.15 -13.15

Colic and constipation: discussing the challenges and impact on both parents and baby. How to support parents through this period.

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References:

1. Vandenplas Y et al. JPGN 2015 (61); 5: 531-537
2. Billeaud C et al. Gastric emptying in infants with or without gastro-oesophageal reflux according to the type of milk. Eur J Clin Nutr 1990; 44: 577-583.
3. Chao et al. Therapeutic effect of Novalac-IT in infants with constipation. Nutrition 2007;23:469-473.
4. Infante et al. Modification of stool's water content in constipated infants: management with an adapted infant formula. Nutrition Journal 2011; 10:55-8.
5. Benninga MA; MENA Infant Constipation Study Group, Vandenplas Y. The Magnesium-Rich Formula for Functional Constipation in Infants: a Randomized Comparator-Controlled Study. Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition 2019 May;22(3):270-281.
6. Kanabar D et al. Improvement of symptoms in infant colic following reduction of lactose load with lactase. J Hum Nutr Dietet 2001; 14: 359-363.
7. Moro G, et al. Dosage-related bifidogenic effects of galacto- and fructooligosaccharides in formula-fed term infants. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2002 Mar;34(3):291-5.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that pregnant women and new mothers be informed on the benefits and superiority of breastfeeding – in particular the fact that it provides the best nutrition and protection from illness for babies. Mothers should be given guidance on the preparation for, and maintenance of, lactation, with special emphasis on the importance of a well-balanced diet both during pregnancy and after delivery. Unnecessary introduction of partial bottle-feeding or other foods and drinks should be discouraged since it will have a negative effect on breastfeeding. Similarly, mothers should be warned of the difficulty of reversing a decision not to breastfeed. Before advising a mother to use an infant formula, she should be advised of the social and financial implications of her decision: for example, if a baby is exclusively bottle-fed, more than one can (400 g) per week will be needed, so the family circumstances and costs should be kept in mind. Mothers should be reminded that breast milk is not only the best, but also the most economical food for babies. If a decision to use a formula is taken, it is important to give instructions on correct preparation methods, emphasising that unboiled water, unsterilised bottles or incorrect dilution can all lead to illness. This product must be used under medical supervision. SMA^® Comfort is a special formula intended for the dietary management of bottle-fed babies with colic and constipation. It is suitable as the sole source of nutrition up to 6 months of age, and in conjunction with solid food up to 12 months of age.

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