Related Clinical Research

Shifts in the Distribution of Births by Gestational Age

The National Vital Statistics System released this article describing a shift toward shorter gestational ages in the US from 2014–2022, during which the rate of preterm and early-term births rose by 12% and 20%, respectively. Learn more about the methods and potential implications of this study.

Martin JA, Osterman MJK. Natl Vital Stat Rep. 2024;73(1):1-11.

Infant Nutrition Requirements And Options

This article outlines caloric and nutrient needs, describes appropriate growth indicators, and emphasizes the importance of communication between healthcare professionals to ensure that term and preterm infants get the nutrition they need.

Patel JK, Rouster AS. Infant Nutrition Requirements and Options. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; Jan 2024-.

Postnatal Growth of Preterm Infants During the First 2 Years of Life: Catch-Up Growth Accompanied by Risk of Overweight

This study describes the growth of Chinese children (who were born prematurely) during their first 2 years of life. Learn about this population's growth trajectory, catch-up growth, and risk of becoming overweight.

Han J, Jiang Y, Huang J, et al. Ital J Pediatr. 2021;47(1):66. doi:10.1186/s13052-021-01019-2

Related Nutrition Resources

Learn About Similac® Human Milk Fortifier

Learn how the first nonacidified liquid human milk fortifier with extensively hydrolyzed protein can support the needs of your NICU patients. Product outcomes are demonstrated with 5 clinical studies.1-5

References: 1. Kumar N, et al. Am J Perinatol. 2017;34:1411-1416. 2. Clark B, et al. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2017;117(9 suppl 1). 3. Schanler RJ, et al. J Pedatr. 2018;202:31-37. 4. Kim J, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2015;61(6):665–671. 5. Lainwala S, et al. J Neonatal Perinatal Med. 2017;10(4):393-401.

Customizable Liquid Nutrition Solutions For Individualized Nutrition

View an extensive product line of customizable, all-liquid feeding products that provide adjustable-calorie, nutrient-dense options for preterm infants.

Individualized Protein Level Optimization To Meet Your Patients' Needs

Discover the only sterile liquid protein fortifier for preterm infants and how it compares to other feeding options.

Connect With Your Patients

Art of Formula Feeding Resource

This guidebook covers the basics of nutrition and formula feeding and includes resources to help parents keep their little one happy, healthy, and thriving.

Similac® NeoSure® Patient Brochure

An overview of NeoSure products which are WIC-eligible.

 
NeoSure Mixing Instructions (English & Spanish versions)

Preparation instructions, visual and written, for mixing Similac NeoSure formula.

Product Solutions

Similac® NeoSure®

A 22 Cal/fl oz, nutrient-enriched* formula for babies who were born prematurely. Designed to be used as a preterm post-discharge formula.

* Increased protein, vitamins, and minerals compared to term infant formula.

Similac® Human Milk Fortifier Concentrated Liquid

Intended for premature and low-birth-weight infants as a nutritional supplement to add to human milk.

Similac® Human Milk Fortifier Hydrolyzed Protein Concentrated Liquid

Intended for premature and low-birth-weight infants as a nutritional supplement to add to human milk.

Similac® Special Care® 20

A 20 Cal/fl oz., iron-fortified feeding for growing, low-birth-weight infants and premature infants.

Similac® Special Care® 24

A 24 Cal/fl oz., iron-fortified feeding for growing, low-birth-weight infants and premature infants.

Similac® Special Care® 24 High Protein

A 24 Cal /fl oz., iron-fortified feeding for growing, low-birth-weight infants and premature infants who may need extra protein to help support growth.

Similac® Special Care® 30

A 30 Cal/fl oz., iron-fortified feeding for growing, low-birth-weight infants and premature infants.

 

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