Karicare Infant Formula Sheep Milk
Indications
- Healthy infants from birth as a partial or complete breast milk substitute.
Order information
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Product Information
- Made with the goodness of high-quality sheep milk.
- Blended with key ingredients.
- Gentle nutrition.
- 100% recyclable tin, lid and scoop.
At Karicare, we’re committed to supporting sustainability. That’s why all of our formula tins, including the lid and scoop, are 100% recyclable. Simply pop them into your home recycling bin once they’re empty.
Features
Karicare Sheep contains the goodness of sheep milk and quality you can trust to support your little one.
Direction of Use
- Wash hands before preparing the feed. Clean and then sterilise all utensils by boiling for 5 minutes, or using an approved steriliser.
- Boil safe drinking water and allow to cool to feeding temperature. CONSULT FEEDING GUIDE. Measure the required volume of water into a sterilised feeding bottle.
- Use only the enclosed scoop. Fill the scoop lightly and level off using the built-in leveler. Avoid compacting the powder.
- Always add one level scoop of powder for each 50mL of water. Cap the bottle and shake briskly to dissolve the powder.
- Test temperature on wrist before feeding. Feed immediately (do not store). Discard unfinished feeds.
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Use by the date on bottom of the container.
- After opening, keep container airtight and use contents within four weeks.
- Some settling of the powder may occur.
Feeding Guide
| Age | Cooled boiled water | Level scoops of powder* | Number of feeds per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth to 2 weeks | 50mL | 1 | Up to 10 |
| 2 – 4 weeks | 100mL | 2 | 5 – 6 |
| 1 – 4 months | 150mL | 3 | 5 – 6 |
| 5 – 6 months | 150mL | 3 | 6 – 7 |
*1 scoop = 7.1g of powder. NOTE: 1 scoop of powder added to 50mL of water yields approximately 55mL of formula. This feeding guide is a general guide ONLY; your child may need more or less than shown.
Allergen and Cultural Information
This product contains sheep and cows’ milk, fish and soy.
Nutritional Information
| Average contents | Per 100mL |
|---|---|
| NUTRITION INFORMATION | |
| Energy | 275 kJ |
| 66 kcal | |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.9 g |
| Total Fat | 3.5 g |
| LCPUFASa | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 16.0 mg |
| Arachidonic Acid (AA) | 11.2 mg |
| MINERALS | |
| Calcium | 65 mg |
| Phosphorus | 43 mg |
| Sodium | 24 mg |
| Potassium | 79 mg |
| Chloride | 61 mg |
| Magnesium | 6.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.83 mg |
| Zinc | 0.52 mg |
| Iodine | 13.4 μg |
| Selenium | 2.1 μg |
| Manganese | 6.4 μg |
| Copper | 52 μg |
| VITAMINS | |
| Vitamin A | 60 μg-RE |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 μg |
| Vitamin E | 1.6 (mg) mg-α-T.E |
| Vitamin K | 4.6 μg |
| Thiamin | 62 μg |
| Riboflavin | 125 μg |
| Vitamin B6 | 51 μg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 μg |
| Niacin | 0.60 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.51 mg |
| Biotin | 2.3 μg |
| Folic acid/Folate | 11.2 μg |
| Vitamin C | 10.3 mg |
| OTHER NUTRIENTS | |
| Choline | 14.0 mg |
| L-carnitine | 6.0 mg |
| Taurine | 5.1 mg |
| Inositol | 1.5 mg |
| PREBIOTICS | |
| ScGOS ^ | 0.36 g |
| lcFOS ^^ | 0.04 g |
| a LCPUFAs – long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids ^ short chain Galacto-Oligosaccharides ^^ long chain Fructo-Oligosacchardies |
Ingredients
Lactose, sheep milk solids, vegetable oils (contains emulsifier (soy lecithin), antioxidant (ascorbyl palmitate)), short chain galacto-oligosaccharides, dried omega LCPUFAs (contains fish oil, sodium caseinate, antioxidant (sodium ascorbate, mixed tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate, di-alpha tocopherol), emulsifier (soy lecithin)), long chain fructo-oligosaccharides, L-cysteine, choline chloride, taurine, inositol, L-carnitine.
Minerals: Potassium, calcium, chloride, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, iodine, manganese, selenium.
Vitamins: Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D3, E, K1), folic acid, biotin.
Karicare®+ Sheep Infant Formula is based on sheep milk protein.
BREAST MILK IS BEST FOR BABIES: Professional advice should be followed before using an infant formula. Introducing partial bottle feeding could negatively affect breast feeding. Good maternal nutrition is important for breast feeding and reversing a decision not to breast feed may be difficult. Infant formula should be used as directed. Proper use of an infant formula is important to the health of the infant. Social and financial implications should be considered when selecting a method of feeding.
FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ONLY.
Nutricia products are intended for the nutritional management of diseases and related medical conditions and therefore should be used under medical supervision.
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Important notice and declaration
Breast milk is best for babies. Professional advice should be followed before using an infant formula. Introducing partial bottle feeding could negatively affect breast feeding. Good maternal nutrition is important for breast feeding and reversing a decision not to breast feed may be difficult. Infant formula should always be used as directed. Proper use of an infant formula is important to the health of the infant. Social and financial implications should be considered when selecting a method of feeding.
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