Early Shield
Suggested Use
Directions for Preparation and Use (Use as Directed by a Doctor)
Your baby's health depends on carefully following these directions. Proper hygiene handling and storage are important when preparing infant formula. Failure to follow these directions could result in severe harm. Ask your baby's doctor if you need to use cooled boiled water for mixing and the need to boil (sterilize) bottles nipples and rings before use.
| Mixing Guide |
| Measure water | + Add scoops(s) of unpacked level powder using enclosed scoop | = Finished bottle (approx.) |
| 2 fl oz | 1 scoop (8.8 g) | 2 fl oz |
| 4 fl oz | 2 scoops | 4 fl oz |
| 6 fl oz | 3 scoops | 6 fl oz |
| 8 fl oz | 4 scoops | 8 fl oz |
Pour prepared formula into feeding bottle cap and store in refrigerator. Use within 24 hours.
Other Ingredients
Corn syrup sugar milk protein isolate high oleic safflower oil soy oil coconut oil galacto-oligosaccharides; less than 2% of: c. cohnii oil. m. alpina oil beta-carotene lutein lycopene calcium phosphate potassium citrate potassium chloride sodium citrate magnesium phosphate ascorbic acid calcium carbonate choline chloride ferrous sulfate magnesium chloride ascorbyl palmitate choline bitartrate taurine m-inositol dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate zinc sulfate mixed tocopherols l-carnitine niacinamide calcium pantothenate vitamin A palmitate cupric sulfate thiamine chloride hydrochloride riboflavin pyridoxine hydrochloride folic acid manganese sulfate potassium iodide phylloquinone biotin sodium selenate vitamin d3 cyanocobalamin potassium hydroxide and nucleotides (adenosine 5-monophosphate cytidine 5-monophosphate disodium guanosine 5-monophosphate disodium uridine 5-monophosphate).
Contains milk ingredients.
Glalacto-Oligosaccharides are sourced from milk (GOS).
C.Cohnii Oil is a source of DHA.
M. Alpina Oil is a source of ARA.
Warnings
Not intended for use by infants or children with galactosemia.
Storage: Once mixed store bottle in refrigerator and feed to baby within 24 hours. Store unopened or opened container at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures. Use opened container contents within 1 month. Do not reuse container.
Powdered infant formulas are not sterile and should not be fed to premature infants or infants who might have immune problems unless directed and supervised by your baby's doctor. Never use a microwave to warm formula. Serious burns can result.
Breast milk is recommended. If you choose to use infant formula the makers of Similac have a formula that's tight for your baby.
Do not use if outer quality seal or inner seal is damaged.
Please consult your baby's doctor before switching formulas