From birth
LITTLE STEPS® First Infant Milk
Breast milk substitute - suitable from birth (stage 1)
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LITTLE STEPS® First Infant Milk is suitable from birth when baby is not breastfed. Breastfeeding provides the best start for your baby, but if you decide to combination feed or bottle-feed, LITTLE STEPS® First Infant Milk is nutritionally complete* and contains DHA* (Omega 3).
GOOD TO KNOW!
Babies who have 500 ml or more (about a pint) of LITTLE STEPS® First Infant Milk a day will not need additional Vitamin D supplements.
* As required by the legislation for all infant formula
Why LITTLE STEPS® First Infant Milk?
#Plant-based DHA is sourced from algae
Formats
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LITTLE STEPS® First Infant Milk Powder
800 g Powder
Easy open lid. Scoop can be stored in suspension inside the can. Use product within 4 weeks. Approximately 177 scoops per can.
Also available in liquid formats:
Ready to use liquids do not require any preparation, just shake and pour into a sterilised bottle. Easy to pour and can be kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours after opening.
200 ml Resealable Carton
Available in 200 ml on-the-go resealable cartons.
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 of 5
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 of 5
Wash hands well. Wash and sterilise all utensils according to manufacturers’ instructions.
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Step 3 of 5
Boil 1 litre of fresh tap water. Allow boiled water to cool for no more than 30 minutes. Do not use artificially softened or repeatedly boiled water.
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Step 4 of 5
Strictly follow the feeding table. Measure the required amount of water (see feeding guide) into a sterilised bottle, carefully - the water is hot. Using only the scoop provided, add the correct number of scoops of powder, levelling off each scoop with the back of a clean dry knife. Store the scoop across the inner rim of the can and replace the lid.
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Step 5 of 5
Place the sterilised teat and cap on the bottle and shake well until powder is fully dissolved. Cool bottle under cold running water or in a bowl or jug of cold water until lukewarm, do not immerse the teat. Test temperature by shaking a few drops on to the inside of your wrist.
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. 177 scoops per can. 1 scoop = 4.5 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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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 100 ml prepared feed |
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| Nutrition information | ||||
| Typical values | ||||
| Energy | 281 kJ 67 kcal | |||
| Fat | 3.2 g | |||
| of which, saturates | 0.3 g | |||
| of which, mono-unsaturates | 2 g | |||
| of which, polyunsaturates | 0.6 g | |||
| Omega 3 | ||||
| - α-linolenic acid (ALA) | 44 mg | |||
| - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | 17 mg | |||
| Omega 6 | ||||
| - Linoleic acid (LA) | 488 mg | |||
| - Arachidonic Acid (AA) | 17 g | |||
| Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | |||
| of which, sugars | 8.3 g | |||
| of which, lactose | 8.3 g | |||
| Protein | 1.3 g | |||
| Nutrition information per 100 ml prepared feed |
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| Vitamins | |
| Typical values | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 61 µg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 11.5 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.08 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 mg |
| Niacin | 0.52 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate | 21.7 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg |
| Biotin | 1.8 µg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.5 mg |
| Nutrition information per 100 ml prepared feed |
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| Minerals | |
| Typical values | |
| Minerals | |
| Sodium | 23 mg |
| Potassium | 78 mg |
| Chloride | 48 mg |
| Calcium | 42 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg |
| Magnesium | 4.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.31 mg |
| Zinc | 0.54 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg |
| Fluoride | ≤0.01 mg |
| Selenium | 3.4 µg |
| Iodine | 14 µg |
| Nutrition information per 100 ml prepared feed |
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| Others | |
| Typical values | |
| Others | |
| Taurine | 4.3 mg |
| Choline | 21.2 mg |
| Inositol | 10.2 mg |
| L-Carnitine | 1.3 mg |
Ingredients
Demineralized sweet whey (MILK), skimmed MILK, lactose (MILK), vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), calcium citrate, potassium citrate, oil from Mortierella alpina (AA), oil from the microalgae Schizochytrium sp. (DHA), potassium hydroxide, emulsifier (SOYA lecithin), potassium chloride, choline bitartrate, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, L-phenylalanine, sodium phosphate, vitamin C, taurine, L-histidine, L-isoleucine, inositol, acidity regulator (citric acid), antioxidants (tocopherol-rich extract, ascorbyl palmitate), ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, vitamin E, L-tryptophan, L-carnitine, niacin, pantothenic acid, copper sulphate, thiamin, vitamin A, riboflavin, whey protein isolate (MILK), vitamin B6, manganese sulphate, potassium iodide, folic acid, sodium selenate, vitamin K, vitamin D, biotin, vitamin B12.
Your Baby's next stage
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Stage 1
You are here
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Stage 2
LITTLE STEPS® Follow-on Milk
To complement the weaning diet, suitable from 6 months +
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Stage 3
LITTLE STEPS® Growing Up Milk
Designed for young children from 1-3 years to help ensure they get good nutrition.
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.