Similac Through the Generations

 

For more than 100 years, Similac has been dedicated to giving mom and baby a strong start. And in 2008, Similac strengthened that dedication with their latest innovations.

 

•  Similac Advance EarlyShield™: The only infant formula that has a unique blend of prebiotics, nucleotides, and antioxidants — nutrients found in breast milk.

•  Similac® SimplePac™: Our mom-friendly container revolutionized baby formula packaging.

 

But our story really started at the turn of the last century. 1903 brought about many great things, including the Wright Brothers’ first flight, the first World Series of baseball, and the Moores and Ross Milk Company.

 

Two decades later, the Moores and Ross Milk Company developed the first commercial milk-based baby formula, and Similac was a hit with moms across the country. Following the success of Similac, the Moores and Ross Milk Company continued to make advancements in baby formula. In 1964, Ross Laboratories merged with Abbott Laboratories. And today, the Abbott Nutrition product line includes hypoallergenic, soy, organic, and sensitive formulas — and more — to help moms nourish babies no matter what their nutritional needs.

 

It’s no wonder that a company with such a heritage of innovation was the company to bring moms Similac Advance EarlyShield. Whether they’re formula feeding or supplementing their breast milk, they can be confident knowing that Similac Advance EarlyShield is designed to be more like breast milk and to help build a strong immune system.

 

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Prebiotics and Your Baby’s Immune System

 

From the start, you want your baby to have a strong immune system and learning about prebiotics, nucleotides and antioxidants can help.

 

A Strong Immune System Means Good Health for Your Baby

 

Infants are born with an immune system that develops rapidly during the first two years of life. That’s why it’s important to make sure your baby is getting all the support they need to help build a strong immune system for good health.

 

Similac Advance EarlyShieldâ„¢ is designed to be more like breast milk. It’s the first and only infant formula that has a unique blend of prebiotics, nucleotides and antioxidants to support your baby’s developing immune system.

Prebiotics and Your Baby’s Immune System

 

Because about 70% of the immune system is found in the digestive tract, developing a strong immune system from birth begins with creating a healthy digestive system. Your baby relies on millions of “good” bacteria in the digestive tract to support immune system development. Special carbohydrates (prebiotics) found in breast milk and Similac Advance Earlyshield help stimulate the growth of this beneficial bacteria which helps support your baby’s developing immune system.

 

Prebiotics and Probiotics Are Not the Same

 

•  Prebiotics stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria, which helps support your baby’s developing immune system.

•  Probiotics are live bacteria that are added to various foods, such as yogurt. Remember, the “e” is the key.

 

Nucleotides and Your Baby’s Immune System

 

Nucleotides are immune building nutrients that help increase your baby’s ability to make important antibodies. The nucleotide blend and level in Similac Advance EarlyShield is designed to match the nucleotides in breast milk.

Antioxidants and Your Baby’s Immune System

 

Antioxidants play important roles in the body. Similac Advance EarlyShield contains a unique blend of antioxidants, including lutein (found in spinach), lycopene (found in tomatoes), and beta-carotene (found in carrots), which are three antioxidants found in breast milk. These antioxidants can help protect certain cells in the body, such as the eyes and skin.

 

Similac Advance EarlyShield is the only infant formula that has a unique blend of prebiotics, nucleotides and antioxidants — nutrients naturally found in breast milk. It is designed to help support your baby’s developing immune system for good health.

 

Baby Proofing

Your home is the first world your baby will explore. So before he comes home, you’ll want to be sure it’s a safe place for him — as an infant and as he gets bigger.

 

Here we’ll cover:

•  Keeping your baby’s crib safe

•  Baby-proofing throughout your home

•  Keeping your home safe as baby grows

 

Crib Safety

When setting up your crib, follow these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Make sure that your crib:

 

•  Meets regulated, national safety standards (check packaging for details)

•  Is firmly constructed (double-check all screws and bolts before use)

•  Has slats that are no more than 2-3/8 inches apart

•  Has a mattress that fits tightly in the crib frame (no more than one finger width of space between the mattress and the frame)

•  Is comfy with a waterproof, flannel-backed mattress cover, and a tightly fitted sheet. Blankets should be tucked in around the crib mattress, and should not reach any higher than your baby’s chest. To avoid the risk of overheating, try using sleep sacks or sleep clothing instead of a blanket.

•  Is not overstuffed. Keep plush toys, comforters, pillows, and electric blankets out of the crib. They can cover your infant’s face.

•  Always has its sides up and locked

•  Is placed away from windows and out of reach of drapery and window shade cords

•  Has bumper pads (if you will use them) that are thin, firm, well secured, and not “pillow like”

 

Total Home Safety

Once your baby becomes mobile (at about 6 months), you’ll want to be sure your whole house is as safe for your baby as his crib. Check to see that your home:

 

•  Has a water heater set to 120°F or below

•  Has shortened drapery and window blind cords

•  Is nighttime safe, with plenty of night-lights installed in main rooms and hallways, all placed a few feet away from bedding and draperies for fire safety

•  Has tightly fitting plastic outlet covers on all unused electrical outlets

 

Home Safety As Baby Grows

It’ll be awhile before your baby begins crawling (or taking those first steps). But while you’re taking precautions for his newborn safety, why not continue through his first year? Here are your next steps:

 

•  Crawl through your home on your hands and knees to see any dangers from his viewpoint.

•  Be sure small objects, such as coins or buttons, are off the floor (you’ll want to do this regularly).

•  Place houseplants up and out of baby’s reach.

•  Secure soft padding around sharp, pointed edges of tables, cabinets, etc.

•  Secure kitchen cabinet doors with latches.

•  Clean out the area under your sink, and place any harmful cleaners or chemicals on the upper shelves of a

cabinet or pantry.

•  Invest in lid locks on all toilets to keep little hands out of the toilet bowl.

•  When not in use, keep electrical items such as hair dryers and curling irons in a closed cabinet.

 

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