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Parental anxiety is one of the biggest challenges for GPs when managing infant reflux¹.

This month we are continuing the conversation about infant reflux by sharing resources and products you may find useful in your discussions with parents.

Kind regards,

The SMA^® Professional Team

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An infographic tool to help parents track their baby's symptoms

Feeding issues in infants may present various symptoms, such as reflux, continuous crying, or as a generally unsettled baby. It is therefore important that the parents accurately relay this information to their healthcare professionals, to help with an informed, timely and accurate diagnosis². Our downloadable infographic can help parents keep track of their baby's symptoms.

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Reducing the frequency of regurgitation in formula-fed infants: Product information

For infants with frequent regurgitation, starch-thickened formulas have been shown to significantly reduce the number of daily regurgitation episodes^†3. The preparation of thickened formulas such as SMA^® Anti Reflux differs from that of standard formulas.

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Guidance for managing parental anxiety when a baby has reflux or regurgitation

Studies show that the optimal management of feeding issues in infancy should start with parental reassurance and education, accompanied by proper nutritional guidance⁴.

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Guidance for managing parental anxiety when a baby has reflux or regurgitation

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† p< 0.0001, compared to a standard formula

References: 1. MIMS Learning survey of 1000 GPs (2020). What do you find most challenging about managing infant reflux? (Completed September 2020).
2. Benninga M et al. Gastroenterology 2016;150: 1443–1455.
3. Indrio F, et al. Effect of a Partially Hydrolysed Whey Infant Formula Supplemented with Starch and Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 on Regurgitation and Gastric Motility. Nutrients 2017, 9, 1181.ecertification.pdf (accessed March 2023).
4. Salvatore S, et al. Acta Paediatr. 2018 Apr 30;107(9):1512–20

IMPORTANT NOTICE: We believe that breastfeeding is the ideal nutritional start for babies as breast milk provides a balanced diet and protection against illness for a baby. We fully support the World Health Organization's recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life followed by the introduction of adequate nutritious complementary foods along with sustained breastfeeding up to two years of age. We also recognise that breastfeeding may not be an option due to certain medical conditions. Parents should only feed Infant formula for special medical purposes under supervision of a healthcare professional after full consideration of all feeding options, including breastfeeding. Continued use must be assessed by the healthcare professional in relation to the baby's progress bearing in mind any social and financial implications for the family. Infant formula should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label in order to avoid risks to a baby's health. This product must be used under medical supervision. SMA^® Anti-Reflux is a special formula intended for the dietary management of bottle-fed babies when significant reflux (regurgitation) is a problem. 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. If the baby's reflux does not improve within 2 weeks of starting SMA^® Anti-Reflux, or if the baby fails to thrive, the family doctor should be consulted.

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