South Tees Maternity Services

13/02/2026

🍼 Struggling to find milk for your formula-fed baby because of the ?

TOP TIPS
🤱 If you’re mixed feeding, more if you can

1️⃣ You can use any first infant formula for 0-12 months, whether powdered or liquid – they all provide the nutrients your baby needs. You may notice changes in your baby’s poo but switching between first infant formulas is safe

2️⃣ Follow on formula can be used for 6-12 months (whether powdered or liquid) but NEVER give follow-on formula to babies under 6 months old

3️⃣ 4️⃣ NEVER give growing up or toddler milks or drinks to babies under 12 months

❌ Be aware that no formula milks are necessary at all for children over 12 months

❗ Only use a specialised formula milk (lactose-free, anti-reflux, comfort) on the advice of a medical professional

REMEMBER
🦠 Powdered formula milks are NOT STERILE: Always follow the NHS advice on making up and storing formula to minimise the risk of bacterial contamination which can make your baby sick.

🤖 Formula preparation machines often do not produce water that is hot enough to kill any bacteria in the formula powder, so it’s best to avoid using them at all.

For more *independent*, expert information on formula for parents who use formula to feed their babies, see www.firststepsnutrition.org/parents-carers

NHS Food Standards Agency Professor Amy Brown - Breastfeeding Uncovered National Breastfeeding Helpline UK Institute of Health Visiting

10/02/2026

Repost • With the ongoing news about infant formula recalls, The Food Standards Agency () now has a page dedicated to the latest information on the formula recalls.

You can find this on the ‘Using infant formula to feed your baby’ page of our website.

also has information and advice for parents/carers and health professionals, on the ‘News’ page of their website.

We know this can be a worrying time for parents. If you need infant feeding support, please call our - 24/7

✨Please share✨

[ID: Latest recall information updated Feb 6th 2026. Following ongoing news about infant formula recalls, we want to assure parents that it is safe for them to switch to another brand. There is no evidence that switching formulas does any harm. If you are using a specialised formula, please speak to your health professional about a suitable alternative. Please check the Food Standards Agency website for the most up-to-date recall information]

03/02/2026

We will be having some essentials work carried out in the Antenatal Clinic & Ultrasound department at James Cook site, week commencing 23/2/26 for approximately 4 weeks.

We ask that anyone who does not need to accompany you to your appointment, to please remain at home as space will be limited.

There will be volunteers around the department to help you with checking in on the kiosks.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

27/01/2026

25/01/2026

‼️A further recall of infant formula: please check batches before using ‼️

Danone is recalling Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide toxin has been found in the product. The product listed below is on sale in the UK.

23/01/2026

Do you recognise these friendly faces?

We are proud to work so closely with such a fabulous team 👏

A BIG hello 👋 from Kathryn, Sarah, Laurieann and Marianne, members of the Infant Feeding Team in our Health Visiting service.

Some of the faces you may meet if you attend the breastfeeding drop-in at:

📍Redcar Coast Family Hub 🗓Wednesdays 🕦 11:30am-1pm.

For anyone who is experiencing any breastfeeding challenges.

Please share, if you know someone who would benefit from support - thank you 🙏

23/01/2026

23/01/2026

🧬 The Generation Study is now available at North Tees & Hartlepool

💜 You may come across some information about the Generation Study during your pregnancy, in GP surgeries, at the hospital or through your community midwife.

👶 North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is taking part in this national research study, which is exploring whether looking at a baby’s DNA at birth could help doctors identify certain rare genetic conditions earlier in life.

❔️Taking part is completely optional and free. The study is open to people who are:
Expecting one baby
Planning to give birth at North Tees & Hartlepool
Aged 16 or over
💉 The study involves a single blood sample, usually collected from the umbilical cord after your baby is born. This sample is used to look for changes linked to over 200 rare genetic conditions.

These conditions often:
Develop in the early years of life
May benefit from earlier diagnosis
Can be treated within the NHS in England

🫶 Some conditions have straightforward treatments, while others may need more specialist care.

You can register your interest here (information available in 17 languages) by selecting North Tees & Hartlepool and one of our research midwives will get back to you.

👉 www.generationstudy.co.uk

Or you can have a look at a participation pack here 👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/15uJ70BPBwM-XQH9cfN9zmvB_UvA5ixaH/view?usp=sharing

🤝 "Share your voices, shape your care"

FB- https://www.facebook.com/share/1BjmxRSeGj/
IG- https://www.instagram.com/mvpnorthtees
TikTok- .neonatal.voice
Email- Jade.wilcock1@nhs.net
Phone/WhatsApp- 01642040705
Form- https://forms.gle/W718LcX1AWE8vZGv8

16/01/2026

Have you been issued with a Blood Pressure Machine from us that you no longer require?

We have issued a large number of machines to support women in managing their blood pressure in the community, which means we are now running very low.

If you have a blood pressure machine that you no longer require or you have been discharged from midwifery care and still have your machine, please return it as soon as possible so that others can benefit from this service.

You can return your blood pressure machine to Maternity Reception, Antenatal Clinic or Triage at James Cook or the Birthing Centre at Friarage, or hand into your community midwife at discharge or if you are still under midwifery care.

Thank you for your support!

06/01/2026

❗️Please check any products you have at home❗️

Nestlé is recalling specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula.

This is due to the potential presence of cereulide in the batches below. There have been no confirmed reports of any illness but if you’ve bought one don’t feed it to your baby.

The recall notice states you can get a refund: If you have purchased one of these batches, please share a photo of the product and the batch code via https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or by calling our careline on 0800 0 81 81 80 (UK) 1800 931 832 (Ireland) and we will refund you.

You can switch to any other first stage infant formula (if you’re using a specialised milk please contact your health professional). I’m assuming the recall means the affected batches are now off the shelves but you can double check any new purchases.

Batch codes can be found on the base of the tin or box for powdered formulas or the base of the outer box and on the side / top of the container for ready-to-feed formulas.

A list of UK products and batch numbers followed by Ireland.

You can check the Nestle website here https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/media/sma-infant-formula-follow-on-formula-recall?_kx=aXTIwfnPEjd8LOiLG1ZmN73fHEcG4TmQLvNnUBOwg7c.RuSAJw

SMA Advanced Follow on Milk 800g
• 52879722AA

SMA Advanced First Infant Milk 800g
• 52319722BA
• 52819722AA
• 51240742F2
• 51890742F2
• 51450742F1

SMA First Infant Milk 800g
• 51170346AA
• 51170346AB
• 51340346AB
• 51580346AA
• 51590346AA
• 52760346AB
• 52760346AD
• 52780346AA

SMA First Infant Milk 400g
• 51350346AA
• 52750346AD

SMA First Infant Milk 1.2Kg
• 51340346BE
• 52740346BA
• 52750346BA

SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk 800g
• 52740346AD
• 51220346AD
• 51540346AC

SMA Comfort 800g
• 52620742F3
• 51240742F3
• 51439722BA
• 51479722BA
• 51769722BA
• 52049722AA

SMA First Infant Milk 200ml
• 52860295M
• 52870295M
• 53220295M
• 53230295M
• 52870295M
• 53030295M
• 53040295M
• 53070295M
• 53080295M

SMA First Infant Milk 70ml
• 53170742B1

SMA Lactose Free 400g
• 51719722BA
• 51759722BA
• 51829722BA
• 51979722BA
• 52109722BA
• 53299722BA
• 53459722BA
• 51150346AB
• 51500346AB

SMA Anti Reflux 800g
• 51570742F3
• 52099722BA
• 52099722BB
• 52739722BA

SMA Alfamino 400g
• 51200017Y3
• 51210017Y1
• 51220017Y1
• 51250017Y1
• 51390017Y1
• 51420017Y2
• 51430017Y1
• 51460017Y1
• 51690017Y2
• 51690017Y3
• 51700017Y1
• 51710017Y1
• 51740017Y1
• 52760017Y5
• 52790017Y1
• 52860017Y1
• 53100017Y3
• 53110017Y1
• 53140017Y1
• 53140017Y2
• 53150017Y1

Ireland batch numbers

SMA Advanced First Infant Milk 800g
• 51450742F1

SMA Advanced Follow on Milk 800g
• 51240742F2
• 51890742F2

SMA Comfort 800g
• 52620742F3

SMA First Infant Milk 200ml
• 53070295M
• 52860295M
• 52870295M
• 53220295M
• 53230295M

SMA First Infant Milk 800g
• 51590346AB
• 52750346AE

SMA GOLD PREM 2 800g
• 53090742F2

SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk 800g
• 51540346AD

SMA Alfamino 400g
• 51200017Y3
• 51210017Y1
• 51250017Y1
• 51460017Y1
• 51710017Y1

06/01/2026

Using the 'Skinny Jab'? 💉
🚫 Do not use weight loss injections if you are:
• Pregnant
• Trying to get pregnant
• Breastfeeding

If you become pregnant while using weight loss medication, speak to a healthcare professional immediately for advice. 👩‍⚕️

For more information on medicines in pregnancy visit the link in the comments👇