Abbott Is the Trusted Leader in Preterm Nutrition
Similac® Preterm Formulas Meet Expert Recommendations for Protein and Other Key Nutrients
Consistent with the formula composition guidelines outlined by the Life Sciences Research Organization (LSRO)1
Meets or exceeds the minimum for most of The Consensus Recommendations2,3 as adopted by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and published as intake recommendations in the current “Pediatric Nutrition” book
Abbott Preterm Products and AAP Intake Recommendations (Per 100 Cal)3
Evidence-Based Preterm Nutrition
Over 50 years of Abbott research
Supported by over 100 scientific publications
Extensive Product Line for Individualized Feedings
Abbott Nutrition provides the most comprehensive portfolio of preterm nutrition with the most flexible options for human milk fortification.
With 5 fortifiers for human milk and 5 preterm formulas to provide many LiquiMix® options, the Similac Custom Feeding System supports a flexible strategy to help meet the high nutrient demands of preterm infants.
Human Milk Fortifiers
Similac has the first non-acidified human milk fortifier with extensively hydrolyzed protein
Only Similac has a commercially sterile Liquid Protein Fortifier
Preterm Formulas
- For low-birth-weight and premature infants
Term Formulas
- For use as a supplement or alternative to breastfeeding
Hydration
- For initial or supplemental feeding as directed by a physician
Breastfeeding Support
- For storage, fortification, and feeding of breast milk and formula, including breastfeeding education
* Similac Human Milk Fortifier Hydrolyzed Protein Concentrated Liquid.
References: 1. Klein CJ, et al. Nutrient Requirements for preterm infant formulas. J Nutr. 2002;132(suppl 1):1395S-1577S. 2. Tsang R, et al. Nutrition of the Preterm Infant. Scientific Basis and Practical App., ed 2. Cincinnati, Digital Educ Publ, 2005. 3. American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Nutrition. Pediatric Nutrition. Kleinman RE, Greer FR, eds. 7th ed. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2014;85-86.
