American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that small preterm neonates may benefit from the use of postdischarge formulas for up to 9 months after hospital discharge.
*Increased Protein Vitamins and Minerals Compared To Term Infant Formula
Suggested Use
Directions for Preparation and Use
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. Consult your baby's doctor about the formula appropriate for your baby; the need to use cooled boiled water for mixing; and the need to boil (sterilize) utensils 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 (9.6 g) | 2 fl oz |
| 4 fl oz | 2 scoops | 4 fl oz |
| 8 fl oz | 4 scoops | 8 fl oz |
1 can =14 bottles
When mixed as directed makes approx. 87 fl oz of formula.
Breast milk is recommended. If you choose to use infant formula the makers of Similac have a formula that's right for your baby.
Other Ingredients
Nonfat milk corn syrup solids lactose soy oil high oleic safflower oil whey protein concentrate medium chain triglycerides coconut oil; less than 2% of: c. cohnii oil. m. alpina oil beta-carotene lutein potassium citrate calcium phosphate m-inositol ascorbic acid magnesium chloride soy lecithin calcium carbonate taurine ferrous sulfate choline bitartrate choline chloride ascorbyl palmitate l-carnitine potassium chloride salt zinc sulfate mixed tocopherols d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate sodium citrate niacinamide potassium phosphate calcium pantothenate cupric sulfate vitamin A palmitate thiamine chloride hydrochloride riboflavin pyridoxine hydrochloride folic acid manganese sulfate phylloquinone biotin sodium selenate vitamin D3 cyanocobalamin potassium hydroxide and nucleotides (adenosine 5’-monophosphate cytdine 5’-monophosphate disodium guanosine 5’monophosphate disodium uridine 5’-monophosphate). Contains milk and soy ingredients.