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September 06, 2008
Similac Go and Grow Milk Based Formula

Balanced Nutrition for Older Babies, 9 to 24 months

Now that your older baby is eating more table food, it can be hard to tell if she is getting enough nutrition. Data from a food survey* has shown that many older babies aren't getting the recommended amount† of key nutrients necessary for strong growth.

 

  • 20 percent of older babies aren't getting the recommended amount of calcium.

  • 26 percent aren't getting enough iron.

  • More than 75% aren't getting enough vitamin E.

 

*NHANES 1999-2000 Survey by the NIH/CDC.
†Proportion of toddlers ages 1 to 2 years old who are not meeting 100% of the currently recommended DRI (1997-2002).

 

 

Similac Go & Grow Helps Bridge the Nutritional Gaps

 

As an addition to your older baby's diet of table food and milk, Similac Go & Grow can help ensure your baby is getting the nutrition she needs.

 

 

(–) not a significant amount or not present
‡ Based on Daily Values recommended by FDA for children 1 to 4 years of age
§ USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 19 (2006).
Available at http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search. Accessed 04/13/07.

 

 

|| Percent Daily Value for 1 to 4 year olds, provided by 1 cup (8 fl oz).

 

 

Coming Soon in Similac® SimplePac

Powder Formula

Just add Powder formula to water and mix.

 

Milk-based Formula

Similac Go & Grow Milk Based Baby Formula, Powder 24 oz Cans

 

Soy Formula

Similac Go & Grow Soy Based Baby Formula, Powder 24 oz Cans

  • Avoid giving cow's milk until after your baby's first year.

  • You can give your baby egg yolks, but not whites or whole eggs until after her first birthday.

  • If your older baby has developed chewing and swallowing reflexes, feed her pureed or chunkier solids and small, soft bits of easily gummed table foods.

  • Keeping your baby's diet both exciting and nutritious is an important job. Our simple smoothie recipes can help make your job a little bit easier. Click here to download them now!

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