| Similac HMF HP CL† | Target Growth6,7 | |
| Weight Gain (g/kg/d) | ≥183-5 | >18 |
| Length Gain (cm/week) | >0.93,4 | >0.9 |
| Head Circumference Gain (cm/week) | >0.94 | >0.9 |
PACKETS FOR EASY NUTRIENT DELIVERY
SUPPORTS ASEPTIC HANDLING TO REDUCE RISK OF CONTAMINATION
COMMERCIALLY STERILE LIQUID
Meets the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and CDC recommendations to use liquid for NICU feedings
MINIMAL SUPPLIES NEEDED
Nutrients
| ESPGHAN Intake
| Koletzko et al
| Preterm Human Milk +
|
| Energy, Cal | 115-140 | 110-130 | 119 |
| Protein, g | 3.5-4.5|| | 3.5-4.5|| | 4.26 |
| Calcium, mg | 120-200 | 120-200 | 181 |
| Phosphorus, mg | 68-115 | 70-120 | 101 |
| Zinc, mg | 2-3 | 2-3 | 2 |
| Choline, mg | 8-55 | ≥33 | 16.2 |
| Sodium, mg | 69-115 | 69-115 | 69 |
| Potassium, mg | 90-179 | 79-195 | 152 |
| Chloride, mg | 106-177 | 105-177 | 134 |
HMF Extensively Hydrolyzed Protein, Similac Special Care 24, Similac Special Care 30, and NeoSure are available through the Premature Nutrition Discharge Program.
Breast milk is the best feeding option for babies. HMF can be used when healthcare professional feels breast milk and/or donor milk are not sufficient. For complete product information, please reference the Pediatric Nutrition Product Guide or abbottnutrition.com.
* Mixed with human milk; the growth targets achieved varied among studies.
† Mixed with human milk.
‡ In the Schanler study, weight gain was improved SDAY1–SDAY15.
§ In clinically stable preterm infants with adequate renal function and hydration.
ǁ Wide range for preterm enteral protein intake.
¶ Base mixture of 25 mL preterm human milk + 5 mL SHMF HP CL, scaled up to 150 mL/kg/day.
# Abbott Infant Formula Survey Data on File, December 2024.
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):A11. 3. Schanler RJ, et al. J Pediatr. 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. 6. Ehrenkranz RA, et al. Pediatrics. 2006;117:1253-1261. 7. Ehrenkranz RA, et al. Pediatrics. 1999; 104:280-289. 8. Embleton ND, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023;76(2):248-268. 9. Koletzko B, et al, eds. Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants. 2nd ed. Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers; 2021.
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