• OptiGRO is our exclusive blend of DHA, lutein and vitamin E: these important ingredients are found in breast milk.
  • DHA for brain and eye development.
  • Lutein to support eye health.
  • Vitamin E, an important nutrient to support developing cells.
• Supports excellent catch-up growth during the first year.
  • Increased protein, vitamins, and minerals compared to term infant formula.
  • Increased calories for growth.
  • Calcium and phosphorus for baby's growing bones.
• Supports better gains in weight, length, and head circumference when compared to term infant formula.
• Preterm infants fed Similac NeoSure through the first year of life showed significantly increased lean body mass and less fat mass at 12 months corrected age.
• Improved visual acuity at 6 months corrected age.
• Improved early language development at 14 months corrected age.
• Lutein, a carotenoid naturally found in colostrum and human milk, has been shown to help support eye health in the preterm infant.
• 25 percent of the fat blend as MCTs, an easily digested and well-absorbed fat source.
• No artificial growth hormones.
• Gluten-free.
• Halal.
• Kosher.

PRECAUTIONSNever use a microwave oven to warm formula.Serious burns can result.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 your baby's doctor.

PRECAUTIONSPRECAUTIONS

• Never use a microwave oven to warm formula.Serious burns can result.
• 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 your baby's doctor.

• Instructions for Use:

  Your baby's health depends on carefully following these directions. Proper hygiene, handling and storage are important when preparing infant formula. Failure to follow these directions could result in severe harm. Consult your baby's doctor about the formula appropriate for your baby; the need to use cooled, boiled water for mixing powder; and the need to boil (sterilize) utensils, bottles, nipples and rings before use.

  Powder

  • Wash your hands, surfaces and utensils.
  • Pour water into clean bottle (see Powder Mixing Guide).
  • Add 1 unpacked level scoop (9.6 g) to each 2 fl oz of water.
  • Return dry scoop to can.
  • Cap bottle; shake well; attach nipple.
  • Once feeding begins,use within 1 hour or discard.

  
  Powder Mixing Guide

  Measure water	+	Add scoop(s) ofunpacked level powderusing enclosed scoop	=	Finished bottle (approx)
  2 fl oz		1 scoop (9.6 g)		2 fl oz
  4 fl oz		2 scoops		4 fl oz
  6 fl oz		3 scoops		6 fl oz
  8 fl oz		4 scoops		8 fl oz

  Ready to Feed

  Ready to feed formula if mixed with water may not provide proper nutrition and repeated use of such feedings could cause illness.

  • 2 fl oz bottle
    • Do not use if breakaway ring is missing or broken.
    • Do not add water.
    • Shake very well.
    • Twist off cap.
    • Twist on clean nipple and ring.
      • Since this formula is commercially sterile, use clean hands to attach any clean standard nipple and ring. Use sterile nipple and ring if directed.
    • No need to warm before feeding.
    • Once oral feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.
    • Do not reuse bottles.
  • 1 QT bottle
    • Do not use if band around cap or inner foil seal is damaged.
    • Do not add water.
    • Shake very well before each use.
    • Remove protective band, twist off and clean cap.
    • Invert cap; press down to pierce foil, then turn cap a half turn.
    • Remove foil.
    • Pour formula into bottle; attach clean nipple.
    • Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.