Is breastfeeding best for infant? +
Breast milk is the best first food for a baby, breastfeeding is
the natural choice. It is the
ideal food for new babies, it’s recommended that infants be breastfed. That’s why the
Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommends exclusive
breastfeeding during the first four to six months of life. It also recommends that
breastfeeding continues during the introduction of solid foods, up to around 12 months of
age or for as long as the mother and baby pair desires.
For more information on nutrition and feeding options for
babies, consult your doctor or
health care professional for advice prior to using the formula to feed your baby. You should
also consider the social and financial implications before deciding to use infant formula.
Does your formula contain the key nutrients required for an infant up to
12 months of age? +
Yes! All infant formulas in Australia must comply with a strict
recipe as dictated by the
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and must meet all the complete nutritional
needs of babies for the first 12 months of their lives. Our formulas meet these standards,
and we pride ourselves in the quality of the products we create.
What are Austra Organic Cow/ Goat infant formulas and toddler milk
Products? +
Austra Organic Cow/ Goat infant formulas and toddler milk are
premium breastmilk substitutes,
designed to provide age-specific nutritional needs supporting your child’s growth and
development.
How will Austra infant and toddler formulas support my baby’s health?
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Each Austra formula step is adapted to meet your baby’s changing
nutrition requirements as
they rapidly grow throughout their first few years of life. Austra infant formula stage 1 is
suitable from birth up to 6 months of age. Austra follow on formula step 2 is suitable for
infant from 6 to 12 months. Austra toddler milk step 3 is suitable for toddlers of 12 to 36
months.
Is Austra organic and Goat milk products lactose free? +
No, Austra organic and Goat milk products are not lactose free.
Do your products free from GMO (Genetically Modified Organism)? +
Yes, our products are free from GMO (Genetically Modified
Organism)
How should you store the formula?
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Close lid tightly after each use. Store in a cool dry place
under 25C. Use within 4 weeks of
opening. Do not use if foil seal is damaged or missing.
Can I freeze infant formula?
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We have not tested the safety and efficacy of our products after
being frozen, therefore we
cannot recommend freezing it.
Do you have formula samples, or can I buy some samples?
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We do not give out or sell samples. We comply with World Health
Organisation (WHO)
recommendations and the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas (MAIF), which does not
support the sampling of infant formulas by manufacturers directly to parents or carers of
babies.