Abbott Nutrition Similac Human Milk Fortifier Powder is a nutritional supplement that is specially designed to mix with human milk for premature babies and very low birth weight infants. It comes in a powder form with a small convenient packaging for less spillage and easy travel. This pediatric nutritional supplement is well tolerated with babies. Peer-reviewed studies have shown that infants fed with Similac Fortifier demonstrated excellent improvements in length, weight, and head circumference. According to other studies, it helps improve the infant's bone mineralization and growth.
Similac Human Milk Fortifier Powder Features
- In a peer-reviewed study, preserved the antibacterial activity of human milk against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, Group B Strepotcoccus, and Enterobacter sakazakii (now Cronobacter sakazakii)
- Low iron level provides flexibility to add iron as needed
- Gluten-free
- Halal
- Kosher
- Note: Use under medical supervision
Precautions:- Add only to human milk - Do not add water
- Tolerance to enteral feedings should be confirmed by offering small volumes of unfortified human milk
- Once enteral feeding is well established, Similac HMF Powder can be added to human milk
- Not intended for feeding low-birth-weight infants after they reach a weight of 3600 g (approximately 8 lb) or as directed by a physician
- Powdered infant formulas are not sterile and should not be fed to premature infants or infants who might have immune problems unless directed and supervised by baby's doctor
- Never use a microwave oven to warm feedings. Serious burns can result.
What to buy with Similac Fortifier
How to use Similac Human Milk Fortifier?
It is used for premature and low-birth-weight infants so proper hygiene, handling, and storage are important when preparing fortified human milk. Failure to follow these directions could result in severe harm.
| Additional CaloriesDesired | Human Milk | Similac Human Milk Fortifier |
| 2 (Cal/fl oz) | 50 mL | 50 mL |
| 4 (Cal/fl oz) | 25 mL | 25 mL |
Immediate use of Fortifier:
- Pour desired quantity of human milk into sterile feeding container
- To open packet, tear top off completely along perforation
- Add contents to human milk; shake until mixed well
- Bottle Feeding: Discard one hour after feeding begins
- Tube Feeding: Limit hang time to a maximum of 4 hours
Use Similac HMF When Stored:
- Refrigerate unused fortified human milk and use within 24 hours
- After refrigeration, remix gently if needed. Feed promptly.
Storage Instructions for Milk Fortifier:
- Keep unopened packets at room temperature
- Avoid extreme temperatures
Abbott Nutrition Similac Human Milk Fortifier Powder User Guide
What is Human Milk Fortifier made of?
It is made up of Milk and Soy ingredients. It conains following ingredients:
Nonfat Milk, Whey Protein Concentrate, Corn Syrup Solids, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Less than 2% of: Soy Lecithin, Minerals (Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Potassium Phosphate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenate), Vitamins (Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Phylloquinone, Thiamin Chloride Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cyanocobalamin, Niacinamide, Folic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Ascorbic Acid, m-Inositol), Potassium Hydroxide.
Is Human Milk Fortifier necessary?
Not all premature babies need Human Milk Fortifier. It is specially used for the infants when human breast milk is not enough, or babies born with very low birth weight (between 1251-1500g).
What is Similac Human Milk Fortifier?
Similac Human Milk Fortier is a mineral and protein supplement used for premature babies born with very low weight. It is combined with breast milk. This supplement contains additional vitamins, calories, etc. that help gain weight and babies' growth.
