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Similac® Lower Iron

You can feed Similac® Lower Iron to your baby with confidence. It is a nutritionally complete infant formula that contains less iron than other Similac® formulas (0.65 mg vs 1.2 mg of iron per 100 mL of formula). It is designed to help support your baby’s normal growth and development. It is also easy to digest, non-GMO*, and made with milk from cows not treated with artificial growth hormones.

  •   Similar to other infant formulas.
  • *   Ingredients not genetically engineered.
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Refer to label for most accurate information.

POWDER
Per 100 mL at standard dilution

  • Energy (Cal)68
  • Protein (g)1.3
  • Fat (g)3.53
    • Linoleic acid (g)0.52
    • Linolenic acid (g)0.05
    • Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (g)-
    • Arachidonic acid (ARA) (g)-
  • Carbohydrate (g)7.6
    • Total dietary fibre (g)-
      • Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) (g)-

Refer to label for most accurate information. Nutritional composition and ingredients may vary slightly between formats.

(per 100 mL standard dilution)

  • Vitamin A (IU)189
  • Vitamin D3 (IU)31
  • Vitamin E (IU)2.5
  • Vitamin K1 (mg)0.006
  • Vitamin C (mg)10
  • Thiamine (mg)0.07
  • Riboflavin (mg)0.14
  • Niacin (mg)0.65
  • Pantothenic acid (mg)0.36
  • Vitamin B6 (mg)0.04
  • Folic acid (mg)0.0068
  • Vitamin B12 (mg)0.00017
  • Biotin (mg)0.0022
  • Choline (mg)9
  • Inositol (mg)3.6
  • Calcium (mg)47
  • Phosphorus (mg)26
  • Magnesium (mg)4.6
  • Sodium (mg)16
  • Potassium (mg)75
  • Chloride (mg)40
  • Iron (mg)0.65
  • Zinc (mg)0.4
  • Copper (mg)0.046
  • Manganese (mg)0.012
  • Iodine (mg)0.012
  • Selenium (mg)0.0009
  • Ash (g)0.38
  • Carnitine (mg)1
  • Taurine (mg)4
  • Tryptophan (mg)21.3
  • Nucleotides (mg)7.2
INGREDIENTS

Skim milk, lactose, high oleic sunflower oil, soy oil, coconut oil, whey protein concentrate, potassium citrate, whey protein hydrolysate, calcium carbonate, soy lecithin, ascorbic acid, choline bitartrate, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, taurine, L-tryptophan, m-inositol, ferrous sulphate, cytidine 5'-monophosphate, ascorbyl palmitate, disodium guanosine 5'-monophosphate, disodium uridine 5'-monophosphate, zinc sulphate, adenosine 5'-monophosphate, d-α-tocopheryl acetate, mixed tocopherols, niacinamide, L-carnitine, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A palmitate, cupric sulphate, thiamine hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, manganese sulphate, ß-carotene, folic acid, potassium iodide, phylloquinone, biotin, sodium selenate, vitamin D3, cyanocobalamin.

May contain: calcium phosphate. Contains: milk, soy.

Refer to label for most accurate information. Nutritional composition and ingredients may vary slightly between formats.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  • How to prepare baby formula?

    Refer to product label for complete preparation instructions.


    Your baby’s health depends on carefully following these directions. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. Proper hygiene, preparation, mixing, and storage are important when using infant formula. Use as directed by your health care professional.


    WARNING: Never use a microwave oven to warm formula; serious burns can result. Test temperature before feeding to avoid scalding the baby’s mouth.


    Preparation instructions for powder baby formula – Must add water


    Powder infant formulas are not sterile and should not be fed to premature babies or babies who might have immune system problems unless directed by your health care professional.

    ADD WATER

    1. Place washed bottles, nipples, rings, caps, and all preparation equipment in boiling water and keep at a rolling boil for 2 minutes. In another pot, boil water at a rolling boil for 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature prior to mixing.
    2. Pour desired amount of boiled, cooled water into bottle.
    3. Using enclosed scoop, add 1 unpacked level scoop of powder to each 60 mL of water. Return dry scoop to container.
    4. Cap bottle; shake well; attach nipple.

    Storage: Once mixed, refrigerate bottles immediately; use within 24 hours. Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.


    Preparation instructions for concentrated liquid formula – Must add water


    Must add equal amounts of water (boiled and cooled to room temperature) and concentrated liquid formula.

    1. Place washed bottles, nipples, rings, caps, and all preparation equipment in boiling water and keep at a rolling boil for 2 minutes. In another pot, boil water at a rolling boil for 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature prior to mixing.
    2. Clean top of can. Shake well before opening. Pour equal amounts of concentrated liquid formula and boiled, cooled water into bottle. (See mixing guide on label.)
    3. Cap bottle; shake well; attach nipple.

    Storage: Cover prepared bottles and opened cans and refrigerate immediately; use within 48 hours. Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.


    Preparation instructions for ready-to-use formula - Do not add water


    59-mL plastic bottles:

    1. Place washed nipple, ring, and cap in boiling water and keep at a rolling boil for 2 minutes.
    2. SHAKE BOTTLE WELL before opening and twist-off cap.
    3. Attach nipple.

    Cans:

    1. Place washed bottles, nipples, rings, caps, and all preparation equipment in boiling water and keep at a rolling boil for 2 minutes.
    2. Clean top of can. Shake well before opening. Pour formula into bottle; attach nipple.

    Storage: Cover prepared bottles and opened cans and refrigerate immediately; use within 48 hours. Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.