0-18 months
SMA LF® Lactose Free Infant Milk
For babies with lactose intolerance. Suitable from birth to 18 months.
Not suitable for infants with galactosaemia
SCIENCE INSPIRED BY NATURE
SMA LF® is a lactose-free infant milk for babies who are lactose intolerant, or who are experiencing symptoms such as diarrhoea, tummy ache or wind caused by temporary lactose intolerance. SMA® LF Lactose Free Infant Milk is nutritionally complete* and suitable as the sole source of nutrition for infants from birth. For older babies, it can be used as part of a mixed diet. It is suitable for up to 18 months of age and may be used for older children and adults with lactose intolerance as part of a lactose free diet.
This product may be available/ordered through your local pharmacy.
*Nutritionally complete as required by the legislation for all infant formula
Leading baby nutrition research for over 100 years
Our expert team at SMA® Nutrition is dedicated to understanding the unique nutritional needs of babies with different feeding issues and to applying these learnings to our own products. We have been leading research in baby nutrition for over 100 years and have produced SMA LF® Lactose Free Infant Milk, a nutritionally complete* infant milk for babies and young children with lactose intolerance.
SMA LF® 400g Halal certified, not suitable for vegetarians. Can be mixed with food for weaning babies.
For enteral use only
Why SMA LF® Lactose Free Infant Milk?
Enriched with Omega 3 DHA**
**Contains DHA (as required by the legislation for all infant formula)
Nutritionally Complete*
For babies with lactose intolerance
Formats
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SMA LF® Lactose Free Infant Milk
400 g Powder
Easy open lid. Scoop can be stored in suspension inside the can. Use product within 4 weeks. Approximately 90 scoops per can.
Recyclable Tin, Lid & Scoop
We know that today’s babies don’t just rely on their parents to look after them now, but they also need all of us to help look after the world they will inherit from us. That’s why we use forever recyclable steel tins. Making it super easy for you to do your bit…. even when sleep deprived.
And now at least 66% of plastic in the lid and 95% of the plastic in the scoop is produced from sugar cane, which is a renewable plant-based resource. Our tins, lids and scoops are still all widely recycled – so simply throw in the recycling bin†.
Want to know more? See our product FAQs.
†The plastic lids and scoops are widely recyclable within the UK and Ireland, but check with your local recycling facility.
Key features
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Forever recyclable steel tin
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Easy scoop, easy to recycle
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Protective lid also recyclable
*At least 66% of plastic in the lid and scoop is now produced from sugar cane
Preparing your baby's feed
Whilst this product is made under strict hygienic conditions, it is not sterile. Failure to follow instructions on preparation and storage may make your baby ill.
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Step 1
Pull the safety seal and open the lid. The scoop is provided under the lid. Lift the tab, pull on the foil seal, carefully and safely remove the seal and dispose of it.
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Step 2
Wash hands well. Wash and sterilise all utensils according to manufacturers’ instructions.
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Step 3
Boil 1 litre of fresh tap water. Allow boiled water to cool for no more than 30 minutes. Measure the required amount of water (see feeding guide) into a sterilised bottle, carefully – the water is hot. Do not use artificially softened or repeatedly boiled water.
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Step 4
Using only the scoop provided, add the correct number of scoops of powder (see feeding guide), levelling off each scoop with the back of a clean dry knife. Store the scoop in suspension inside the can and replace lid.
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Step 5
Place the sterilised teat and cap on the bottle and immediately shake vigorously until the powder is fully dissolved. Cool bottle under cold running water or in a bowl or jug of cool water until lukewarm, do not immerse the teat. Test temperature by shaking a few drops onto the inside of your wrist. Upon preparation there may be a noticeable foam, this is quite normal.
Feeding guide
Birth - 12 months
| Approx. age of baby | Approx. weight of baby | Preparation for single feeds | Cooled, freshly boiled water | Feeds in 24 hrs |
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| kg | Level scoops | ml | ||
| Birth – 2 weeks | 3.4 | 3 | 90 | 6 |
| 2 – 4 weeks | 3.7 | 4 | 120 | 6 |
| 4 – 8 weeks | 4.2 | 4 | 120 | 6 |
| 2 months | 5.3 | 5 | 150 | 5 |
| 3 months | 6.1 | 6 | 180 | 5 |
| 4 months | 6.7 | 6 | 180 | 5 |
| 6 months | 7.6 | 8 | 240 | 4 |
| 7 – 12 months | - | 7 | 210 | 3 |
| Approx. age of baby | Approx. weight of baby | Preparation for single feeds | Cooled, freshly boiled water | Feeds in 24 hrs |
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| lb | Level scoops | fl. oz. | ||
| Birth – 2 weeks | 7 ½ | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 – 4 weeks | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 – 8 weeks | 9 ¼ | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 months | 11 ¾ | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 3 months | 13 ½ | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| 4 months | 14 ¾ | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| 6 months | 16 ¾ | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 7 – 12 months | - | 7 | 7 | 3 |
This table is a guide only; your baby may need more or less than the volumes stated. If you require more advice, consult your healthcare professional. Remember to feed your baby on demand. Mix 1 scoop of powder to 30 ml (approx. 1 fl. oz.) of water.
Approx. 90 scoops per can. 1 scoop = 4.4 g.
Important feeding information
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Do not add extra powder or water to make the feeds stronger or weaker and do not press powder into scoop. Using too much or too little powder can make your baby ill.
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We recommend preparing each feed in individual bottles when required.
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For hygienic reasons, discard unfinished feed in the bottle as soon as possible.
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For older babies, made-up formulae can be added to food.
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For enteral use only.
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Do not alter or add to formulae unless medically directed.
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Do not warm feeds in a microwave – hot spots may occur and cause scalding.
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Remember, cows' milk should not be used as a drink during the first year.
| Nutrition information per 100ml prepared feed |
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| Nutrition information | |
| Typical values | |
| Energy | 280 kJ 67 kcal |
| Fat | 3.4 g |
| of which, saturates | 0.3 g |
| of which, unsaturates | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.6 g |
| of which, sugars | 1.1 g |
| of which, lactose | ≤7 mg |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Nutrition information per 100ml prepared feed |
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| Vitamins | |
| Typical values | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 53 µg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin | 0.49 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg |
| Folate | 22.6 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 µg |
| Biotin | 1.33 µg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.32 mg |
| Nutrition information per 100ml prepared feed |
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| Minerals | |
| Typical values | |
| Minerals | |
| Sodium | 24 mg |
| 1.0 mmol | |
| Potassium | 83 mg |
| 2.1 mmol | |
| Chloride | 54 mg |
| 1.5 mmol | |
| Calcium | 42 mg |
| 1.1 mmol | |
| Phosphorus | 24 mg |
| Phosphate | 0.8 mmol |
| Magnesium | 5.6 mg |
| 0.2 mmol | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.46 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg |
| Fluoride | ≤0.01 mg |
| Selenium | 3.3 µg |
| Iodine | 13 µg |
| Nutrition information 100ml prepared feed |
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| Others | ||
| Typical values | ||
| Others | ||
| Taurine | 4.5 mg | |
| Choline | 23 mg | |
| Inositol | 5.2 mg | |
| L-Carnitine | 1.2 mg | |
| Nucleotides | 2.3 mg | |
| Omega 3 | ||
| α-linolenic Acid (ALA) | 40 mg | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)* | 19 mg | |
| Omega 6 | ||
| Linoleic Acid (LA) | 533 mg | |
| Arachidonic Acid (AA) | 19 mg | |
| *As required by the legislation for all infant formula | ||
Ingredients
Glucose syrup, vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), milk proteins, long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (DHA (fish oil), AA), potassium chloride, emulsifier (soya lecithin), calcium citrate, sodium citrate, sodium phosphate, choline bitartrate, acidity regulatory (citric acid), L-phenylalanine, vitamin C, L-histidine, magnesium oxide, taurine, L-tryrophan, potassium citrate, ferrous sulphate, inositol, nucleotides (cytidine-, disodium uridine-, adenosine-, disodium guanosine-5’-monophosphate), antioxidants (tocopherol-rich extract, ascorbyl palmitate), L-carnitine, zinc sulphate, vitamin E, niacin, pantothenic acid, copper sulphate, thiamin, vitamin A, riboflavin, vitamin B6, manganese sulphate, potassium iodide, folic acid, sodium selenate, vitamin K, vitamin D, biotin, vitamin B12.
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Further reading
Have a look at our expert articles to see how you can give you baby the right nutrition for every stage of their development, from birth to toddlerhood.
Important notice
We believe that breastfeeding is the ideal nutritional start for babies and 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 continued breastfeeding up to two years of age. We also recognise that breastfeeding is not always an option for parents. We recommend that you speak to your healthcare professional about how to feed your baby and seek advice on when to introduce complementary feeding. If you choose not to breastfeed, please remember that such a decision can be difficult to reverse and has social and financial implications. Introducing partial bottle-feeding will reduce the supply of breast milk. 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 LF® is a lactose free milk based formula for babies and young children who are intolerant to lactose or sucrose, or who are experiencing symptoms such as diarrhoea, tummy ache or wind caused by temporary lactose intolerance. It is suitable as the sole source of nutrition up to 6 months of age, and in conjunction with solid food up to 18 months of age.
