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LITTLE STEPS Growing Up Milk Powder
LITTLE STEPS Growing Up Milk Powder

LITTLE STEPS® Growing Up Milk

A fortified milk drink for young children from 12 months to 3 years, as part of a healthy balanced diet.

Why LITTLE STEPS® Growing Up Milk?

LITTLE STEPS® Growing Up Milk is a fortified milk drink for young children from 12 months to 3 years, as part of a healthy balanced diet.

  • Enriched with iron to help support normal cognitive development & Omega 3 & 6† and Iodine to help support normal growth

    Dietary surveys show that in the UK 31% of young children aged 12–35 months do not meet the estimated average requirement for iron1 and in Ireland 23% of 1-year-olds and about 10% of 2- and 3-year-olds have inadequate intake of iron2.

  • Contains calcium and vitamin D for the normal growth and development of bones.

    In the UK 91% of young children aged 12–35 months do not meet the estimated average requirement for dietary vitamin D1. In Ireland intake of vitamin D is also generally low indicating that a significant proportion of children may be at risk of inadequate intake of vitamin D2. LITTLE STEPS® Growing Up Milk contains 1.15 µg/100ml of vitamin D and 2 daily servings (2 x 200ml) provides 46% of a young child’s daily recommended intake of vitamin D7.

As babies progress into toddlerhood, it is important to give them the required balance of nutrients and LITTLE STEPS® Growing Up Milk helps provide these nutrients.

The first 1000 days of a baby’s life have a life-long impact on many aspects of future health.

Halal Certified and Suitable for vegetarians

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Product formats
LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk 800g Powder

LITTLE STEPS® Growing Up Milk

800 g Powder

The scoop is provided under the lid. It can be stored in suspension inside the can.

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Feeding guide
12 months to 3 years
1 serving = 200 mlAmount of cooled, freshly boiled waterNumber of scoops of powder
 mlfl. oz. (approx.) 
1 beaker18066

6 scoops of powder added to 180 ml (6 fl. oz. approx.) water makes 200 ml (7 fl. oz. approx.) milk drink. All toddlers have different nutritional needs, but after 12 months we recommend your child has around 400 ml of milk per day. You can feed your child 2 servings per day depending on their nutritional needs. Mix 1 scoop of powder to 30 ml (approx. 1 fl. oz.) of water. Approx. 173 scoops per can. 1 scoop = 4.6 g. Approx. 28 x 200ml servings per can.

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Important feeding information
  • Do not add extra powder or water to make the drinks stronger or weaker and do not press powder into scoop. Using too much or too little powder can make your toddler ill.
  • We recommend preparing each milk drink in individual beakers when required.
  • For hygienic reasons, discard unfinished feed in the beaker as soon as possible.
  • Made-up milk drink can be poured over cereals and mixed with food.
  • Do not alter or add to milk drink unless medically directed.
  • Do not warm feeds in microwave, hot spots may occur and cause scalding.
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Preparation

How to prepare the toddler's drink

Whilst this product is made under strict hygienic conditions, it is not sterile. Failure to follow instructions on preparation and storage may make the toddler ill.

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Wash hands well.

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Measure 180 ml (approx. 6 fl. oz.) of cooled boiled water into a clean beaker.

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Using only the scoop provided, add 6 scoops of powder, 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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Place a lid on the beaker and shake well until powder is fully dissolved. Cool beaker under cold running water or in a bowl or jug of cold water until lukewarm, do not immerse the lid. Test temperature by shaking a few drops on to the inside of your wrist.

References
  1. Gibson S & Sidnell A. Nutrient adequacy and imbalance among young children aged 1–3 years in the UK. Nutrition Bulletin 2014; 39: 172–80.
  2. Walton J. National Pre-School Nutrition Survey. Summary Report on: Food and Nutrient Intakes, Physical Measurements and Barriers to Healthy Eating. 2012. IUNA.
  3. Domellöf M et al. Iron requirements of infants and toddlers. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2014; 58: 119–29.
  4. Sidnell A, et al. Nutrient intakes and iron and vitamin D status differ depending on main milk consumed by UK children aged 12-18 months - secondary analysis from the Diet and Nutrition Survey of Infants and Young Children. J Nutr Sci 2016; 5 (32): 1–8.
  5. Gibson S & Sidnell A. Nutrient adequacy and imbalance among young children aged 1–3 years in the UK. Nutrition Bulletin 2014; 39: 172–80.
  6. Hojsak et al. Young Child Formula: A Position Paper by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: January 2018 - Volume 66 - Issue 1 - p 177–185.
  7. Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) (2016). Vitamin D and health report. Available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sacn-vitamin-d-and-health-re… Accessed: January 2020.
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† beneficial effect of essential fatty acids is obtained with a daily intake of 10g of linoleic acid and 2 g of alpha α -linolenic acid

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of life and continued breastfeeding for as long as possible. LITTLE STEPS® Growing Up Milk is suitable for young children from 1-3 years, as part of a healthy balanced diet and it is not a breast milk substitute.