Which mixture is better to choose?

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Only mother is able to decide how to feed her child. And although breast-feeding It is considered the most suitable option, it happens when you have to feed the baby with a mixture. And then the task of the mother is to find the best kind of food for her baby.

When is the mix the only way out?

Breastfeeding is not possible in all life situations. Without mixtures can not do in such cases:

  • If the baby was born much earlier than his term or he has problems with the nervous system, the consequence of which was the suppression of the sucking and swallowing reflex.
  • If the crumb is in the hospital in the intensive care unit.
  • If mother has serious illnesses, for example, oncological pathologies, tuberculosis and others.
  • If the mother is forced to take medicines that get into the milk and are dangerous for the baby.
  • When purging mastitis developed in a nursing mother.
  • If several children were born and milk is insufficient for feeding them.
  • If a woman does not support the idea of ​​breastfeeding.
Lactation
In many situations, the mixture is very helpful mother and baby

In many situations, when feeding a baby from the mother’s breast is impossible because of the immaturity or illness of the baby, the mother can give the expressed milk, not the mixture.

About, which is better: breast milk or mixtureread in another article.

Kinds

Children under one year of age are fed with both liquid and dry breast milk substitutes. Such substitutes can be fresh as well as fermented milk.

Most of the mixtures are made from cow's milk, which is subject to special treatment aimed at reducing the risk of allergic reactions and the maximum approximation of the chemical composition to breast milk.

Baby drinking mixture
Nothing will ever be able to replace mother’s breast milk, the composition of which is the standard for manufacturers of infant formula.

Based on the adaptability of mixtures to breast milk, they are divided into the following types:

  1. Adapted. Their name indicates that they have maximum adaptability to human milk. Proteins in such foods are often whey and are absorbed by the body crumbs very easily. They contain the optimal amount of phosphorus and calcium, which are important for bone mineralization. Most of the mixtures of this type contain the amino acid taurine, which is necessary for the development of the brain and eyes. Some formulations include nucleotides that help shape the crumbs of the immune system. Examples are Nan, Nutrilon, Hipp, Frisolak, Bona, Heinz and others.
  2. Less adapted. Since the main protein here is casein, they are also called “casein formulas”. They are recommended for children who have a tendency to regurgitate. Since the nourishment of these mixtures is increased, they are the best choice for the crumbs who do not tolerate the breaks between feedings.
  3. Partially adapted. The composition resembles breast milk only partially, so their use is recommended for children older than two to three months of age. These include Kid, Detolact, Vitalakt M, Milumil, Baby and others.
  4. "Subsequent Formulas." So called mixtures intended for children older than six months, in some cases - over a year. They are characterized by increased energy value, suitable for the needs of children of this age.
Children's mixes in the store
A huge amount of infant formula is sold, but not all of them are suitable for your child.

In addition, infant formula is divided by the consistency:

  • In the form of a dry powder that must be diluted before feeding in boiled water;
  • In liquid form - they need to be heated before you give the child.

Milk-based mixtures that are fresh and fermented milk, which include various lactic and bifidobacteria, are isolated. Fermented milk mixtures are often prescribed to children with allergic reactions, dysbacteriosis, or simply with an unstable chair.

Liquid infant formula
There are mixtures in liquid form. They are not diluted in water, but their shelf life is much less than dry mixes.
Dry infant formula
Dry mixtures need to be diluted with water, but, having bought once, you will use the jar for a very long time.

If the child is well tolerated selected mix, do not change it only on the advice of a friend. New food - stress for the child's body and a test of strength. Do not load the baby without the need for additional loads.

Types of therapeutic mixtures and indications for their reception

Only a doctor should prescribe a medical mixture to the child. They have strict indications, for example:

  • If a baby has a deficiency of a lactose-splitting enzyme, it is recommended lactose free mixture.
  • There are special mixes for babies who were born prematurely.
  • For children who can not stand cow's milksoy blends are offered.
  • Crumb, which is very difficult for food allergies and digestion processes are disturbed, half-element mixtures are shown.
  • If a child has frequent regurgitations and vomiting, he is prescribed a mixture in which there are thickeners.
Infant formula
Some types of infant formula can only be used with a doctor's prescription, since they can harm the body crumbs.

Brand overview and analysis

Choosing a suitable mixture for babies, it is important to pay attention to the composition of the product, taking into account the main components.

For a start, we note what ingredients are in the mixtures and why they are for a baby:

  1. Squirrels. As a rule, represented by the amount of 1.4 grams per 100 grams of product. In human milk, this indicator is slightly lower, because absorption is better.
  2. The ratio of whey proteins and casein. In breast milk, it is represented by the numbers from 80: 20 to 60: 40. It is this indicator that the mixture received by a baby under six months old should have. If the casein component is larger, it is called casein and is not considered highly adaptable.
  3. Taurine. This amino acid is important for the development of the nervous system of the baby, as well as vision. It is added to all mixes.
  4. Vegetable oils. To make the fatty component more similar to female milk, vegetable oil mixes are added to the products. There are controversies regarding palm oil, although this oil, like rapeseed oil, is permitted for feeding babies.
  5. Fatty acid. Among them, one of the vital important is linoleic. It is necessary for the retina and brain. This fatty acid is obtained from soybean, sunflower, coconut and corn oil. Equally important is the ratio of this fatty acid to linolenic. It should be no more than 7 to 1 - if there is more linoleic acid, it is unfavorable for the development of immunity, the heart and nervous system of the baby.
  6. Lactose. This carbohydrate is extremely important for babies, as it gives the baby's body energy, helps the absorption of calcium and iron, and is also needed for the development of beneficial microflora.
  7. Maltodextrin. A substance that belongs to carbohydrates and is also necessary for the development of bacteria in the intestines. Adding this ingredient makes the mixture more sweet and satisfying.
  8. Prebiotics. They are represented by fibers, oligosaccharides and lactulose, the pine influence of which is to regulate digestion.
  9. Probiotics. This is the name of microorganisms that are part of the organism, which stimulate the development of normal microflora in the intestine.
  10. Starch. It is important for the thickening of the food, so it is added to the mixture for babies who regurgitate a lot.
  11. Vitamin and mineral formula. The mixtures include all the important for the development of the crumbs of minerals and vitamins in larger quantities than they are presented in the milk of a woman, because they are absorbed much worse. When choosing, one should pay attention to the ratio of calcium to such a mineral as phosphorus. The optimal indicator is 2 to 1. The best ratio of sodium and potassium is 1 to 3, copper and iron are 1 to 20, zinc and iron are 1 to 2. But such a trace element like manganese should be less in baby formula, because excess can cause hyperactivity. Among the vitamins in the composition, special attention should be paid ascorbic acidwhich the baby of the first half of life should receive more than 30 mg per day.
  12. Nucleotides. These substances are important for the development of the baby, the formation of immunity and intestinal work.
  13. Choline. Such a substance is necessary for the nervous system of the crumbs.

Consider the particular composition of common mixtures:

Mix name

Benefits

disadvantages

Similac Premium 1

  • No palm oil.
  • Enriched with lutein for the development of the baby's vision.
  • Does not contain maltodextrin.
  • Includes pro-and prebiotics, as well as important fatty acids.
  • Contains beta carotene.
  • Rapid dissolution.
  • The ratio of the whey fraction and casein is 50:50.
  • The ratio of linoleic acid to linolenic acid is 11 to 1.
  • There is no dosing scraper in the jar, the spoon is very deep, and the lid is not tight.
  • Includes excess amount of manganese.

Nestle Nestogen 1

  • Enriched with prebiotics (oligosaccharides).
  • Differs in fast dissolution in water.
  • Sold in soft packaging, in which the cover is missing.
  • Too sweet.
  • Includes maltodextrin in fairly large quantities.
  • Does not contain probiotics and nucleotides.
  • There is no DHA in the formula.

Nestle NAN 1 Premium

  • Includes bifidobacteria.
  • Enriched with essential fatty acids and nucleotides.
  • Does not contain maltodextrin.
  • Packaging consists of two sections.
  • It dissolves quickly.
  • Does not contain oligosaccharides.
  • Inaccurate measuring spoon.
  • Differs not very pleasant taste.
  • Composed of too much manganese.

HiPP Combiotic 1

  • It has a pleasant taste.
  • Enriched with nucleotides, pro- and prebiotics, arachidonic acid and DHA.
  • Does not include maltodextrin.
  • The spoon attached to the mixture is accurate.
  • Contains the amino acid tryptophan, which is important for the nervous system and sleep.
  • Contains lots of carnitine.
  • It dissolves quickly.
  • Convenient high-quality packaging.
  • Lathers when stirring.
  • High cost.

Nutricia Baby 1

  • Contains prebiotics as well as nucleotides.
  • Enriched with ARA and DHA fatty acids.
  • Divorce pretty quickly.
  • Low price.
  • Includes tryptophan.
  • The composition includes a fairly large amount of maltodextrin.
  • Little lactose.
  • Carton package.

Humana Expert 1

  • Its composition includes nucleotides and prebiotics, as well as the valuable fatty acid DHA.
  • Easily stirred.
  • High content of vitamin C.
  • A large amount of carnitine.
  • Moderately sweet.
  • Convenient packaging with plastic cap.
  • Does not contain probiotics.
  • High price.
  • Contains maltodextrin.

Baby Istra 1

  • Differs in very fast solubility in water.
  • Pleasant natural taste.
  • Contains a lot of maltodextrin.
  • Omega-fats, pro- and prebiotics, as well as nucleotides are absent.
  • Sold in carton.

Nutrilon Comfort Premium 1

  • Contains nucleotides.
  • The leader in the content of prebiotics among dairy mixes.
  • The formula includes DHA and ARA fatty acids.
  • Contains tyrosine, choline and inositol.
  • Distributed in stores.
  • Does not contain probiotics.
  • It is quite expensive.
  • Very long handle at the spoon.

Enfamil Premium LIPIL 1

  • Enriched with nucleotides.
  • Without maltodextrin.
  • Contains arachidonic acid and DHA.
  • Very fast dissolution.
  • Does not include probiotics as well as prebiotics.
  • Unsatisfactory ratio of calcium and phosphorus.
  • There may be difficulties when opening a can.

Agusha GOLD 1

  • Contains prebiotics.
  • The formula also includes nucleotides and healthy fats.
  • Includes lutein.
  • High-quality convenient packaging.
  • Includes a sufficiently high dose of maltodextrin.
  • Whey protein is less than in human milk.
  • It is badly dissolved.
  • Differs not very pleasant taste.
  • Very inaccurate measuring spoon.
  • The ratio of calcium and phosphorus is suboptimal.

Friso Frisolac Gold 1

  • It tastes similar to breast milk.
  • A large amount of taurine.
  • Includes oligosaccharides.
  • Contains carnitine in large quantities.
  • In the packaging measuring spoon is accurate.
  • There are nucleotides and omega fats in the formula.
  • Contains maltodextrin, albeit in small quantities.
  • Does not include probiotics.
  • Contains less iron than indicated on the package.
  • The ratio of calcium and phosphorus is not optimal.
  • Excess manganese in the composition.

Semper BABY 1

  • Does not include maltodextrin.
  • Contains valuable fatty acids.
  • Good ratio of calcium and phosphorus.
  • Squirrel contains a little more than in other mixtures.
  • Contains starch.
  • It dissolves very slowly.
  • Does not contain pro- and prebiotics, as well as nucleotides.
  • Diluted in hot water.
  • Sold in carton.

MD Mil SP Goat 1

  • At the heart of - goat milk.
  • Taste is pleasant, natural.
  • Enriched with nucleotides, ARA, prebiotics and DHA.
  • Maltodextrin has not been added to the formula.
  • Pretty quickly dissolves.
  • Does not include probiotics.
  • The spoon measures slightly less mixture than necessary, however there is a dosing scraper in the can.

Bibicall Nanny 1

  • Based on goat milk.
  • Enriched with probiotics.
  • No palm oil.
  • The package contains an accurate spoon and a dosing scraper.
  • The composition contains nucleotides and prebiotics.
  • Contains omega fats.
  • The formula contains maltodextrin.
  • High price.
  • Poor dissolution in water.
  • The ratio of phosphorus and calcium is suboptimal.

Nutrilak Premium 1

  • The formula includes nucleotides, prebiotics and valuable fatty acids.
  • The spoon in the box is accurate.
  • Enriched with lutein.
  • The non-optimal ratio of linoleic and linolenic acids is 10 to 1.
  • The packaging is not sealed.
  • In the composition there is a lot of maltodextrin.

Lion Gold 1

  • Contains many nucleotides.
  • Differs low price.
  • Includes a large amount of minerals.
  • Ingredients include maltodextrin in large quantities.
  • Rarely found in stores.
  • A small amount of prebiotics and omega fats.
  • It dissolves slowly.
  • Unsealed box.

A study comparing these mixtures and their safety, compliance with the composition written on the label, as well as ease of use, determined that all mixtures on the Russian market are safe for babies.

The best composition is determined by the mixture of the brand Humana, the worst - by the Kid Istra (less minerals, no nucleotides and omega fats).

If you compare the quality and price, the best ratio is different mix from the manufacturer HiPP.

Also, research has determined that the spoon in a jar is often inaccurate. The greatest deviation was revealed in a spoon attached to Agush mixtures.

The most accessible buyers are the mixtures of Agush, Baby, NAS, Nutrilak, Nutrilon, Nestozhen brands. They can be found in a large number of stores.

Inexpensive mixes are Baby, Nestozhen, Semper, Nutrilak, Similak.

Tips for choosing

Before purchasing a mixture, you must consult with your pediatrician watching your child, because the right choice affects the health of the baby. Fresh mixes are recommended immediately after birth, as regurgitation may increase from fermented milk products. From the second to the third month of life, 50% of the fresh mix can be replaced by fermented milk.

Feeding infant formula
Without the need to change the infant formula is not recommended, so immediately go seriously to her choice.

When purchasing an adapted mixture for your baby, you need to make sure that you can regularly buy the same product. Look at the mixes in stores and markets most in your area. Buy one of them and check the reaction of the baby, then buy it with a reserve, do not forget to check the integrity of its packaging and shelf life.

When choosing, be sure to read the composition and choose the best one for your baby. The can is more convenient than a cardboard box.

Choose a mixture, on the packaging of which it is written that the milk was taken from cows, in the feeding of which no antibiotics, hormones or other medicines were used.

We consider age

Since the digestive system and the need for substances change with age, the formula of the infant formula, like the composition of breast milk, depends on the age of the baby. Therefore, with age, the amount of unadapted milk proteins, vitamins and other trace elements increases. Mixtures with age are becoming more satisfying.

To understand the age at which the mixture is applied, can be as follows:

  • The number "0" on the package (or the prefix "pre") - for children with low weight or premature babies;
  • "1" - from birth to 6 months;
  • "2" - from six months to a year;
  • "3" - for a child older than a year.
Figures on infant formula
Figures on infant formula indicate the optimal age of the child to use this mixture.

Quantity calculation

If the crumbs are not yet 10 days old, To determine the volume of the mixture he needs per day, Finkelstein's formula is used. With a baby's weight less than 3200 g, his age in days is multiplied by 70, and with a greater weight - by 80.

For a baby older than 10 days, but younger than 2 months volume per day should be 1/5 of its weight.

Baby age two to four months should receive a day equal to 1/6 of its mass.

For a child of four to six months daily volume is 1/7 of its weight.

Baby older than six months approximately receives a mixture per day in a volume equal to 1 / 8-1 / 9 of its mass.

The resulting amount of the mixture is divided by the number of feedings.

Mix for baby
To give the crumbs the right amount of mixture, you need to know the guidelines written above.

Possible problems

You should certainly discuss such difficulties with a pediatrician:

  • The child has an insufficient increase in height and weight.
  • There were frequent regurgitations.
  • The chair happens three times a day and more often. At the same time white undigested lumps are found in it.
  • The baby has anxiety after feeding.
Mix for baby
If the use of the mixture leads to negative reactions, be sure to tell your doctor about it.
Information provided for reference purposes. Do not self-medicate. At the first symptoms of the disease, consult a doctor.

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