The most useful and balanced meal is breast milk, which contains all the necessary substances for the immunity and development of the newborn. If there is no possibility of natural feeding, resort to milk, including sour-milk mixtures. They are allowed to be given to the baby only on the recommendation of a pediatric doctor. In recent years, more and more often people recommend in their reviews sour-milk "Baby-1". The mixture is well absorbed and does not exert additional load on the kidneys of the child. Enter it into the diet gradually, tracking the reaction of the baby. It is important to remember that the use of such mixtures as basic nutrition is unacceptable, since the presence of an acidic environment in the digestive tract provokes regular regurgitation and stimulates the enzymatic activity of the liver and pancreas.
Briefly about baby food producer
Nutricia is one of the leaders in baby food. And she began her activities in a small city located in Holland. Currently, the products of this company are represented in more than 130 countries.
The Nutricia plant in Istra specializes in food products for the smallest consumers. Milk mixes, as well as Baby cereals are known as the Soviet and Russian brand. Currently, they are manufactured using modern technology and new quality standards. The Baby formula, which is currently being produced, was developed at Nutricia's research center in the Netherlands. Then it was adapted for consumers in Russia. The whole process of production is fully automated, and control is carried out at each stage. Great attention is paid to both the choice of a supplier of raw materials and the packaging of an already finished product. The factory has organized laboratories equipped with the most modern equipment. At the factory, high quality standards are observed.
Classification of mixtures
In order to understand what is the best baby food, we will get acquainted with their varieties. All mixtures, depending on the consistency, are:
- Liquid - they are ready for use, they only need to be warmed up. Mixtures are easy to prepare, but have a short shelf life.
- Dry - they make up about 90% of all those presented on the modern market. Before taking, such a mixture is diluted with water in the proportions indicated on the banks or cardboard boxes. The advantages of dry mixes are that they are convenient in dosing, transportation, storage. In addition, there is a large selection of such products.
The main component on the basis of which all the mixtures are made is cow's milk, and since the proteins of this product are foreign to the individual’s body, he must enter it in a transformed form. Depending on this mixture are divided into:
- Adapted - light and nutritious. They are quickly absorbed and designed for newborns.
- Unadapted - shown from six months.
The formula of the mixture depends on age, so the following gradation is accepted:
- for premature and newborns;
- from birth to 6 months;
- from 6 to 12 months;
- older than 12 months.
Therapeutic and specialized mixtures
For some children, due to health reasons or due to the characteristics of the body, special nutrition is required. In this case, mixtures will come to the rescue:
- for premature babies;
- sour milk;
- high in iron;
- hypoallergenic;
- soy and lactose-free;
- antireflux.
Thanks to the components included in its composition, the Baby-1 fermented milk mixture promotes more comfortable digestion of food, reduces colic, regular stool and reduces other risks associated with digestion. Take the mixture in accordance with the instructions that come with each package.
Why should a newborn be fed sour-milk mixture?
Sour-milk mixtures are indicated for difficulties with digestion, for example, with constipation, colic, with frequent regurgitation, treatment of dysbiosis, in the recovery period after a course of treatment with drugs. In their composition they contain bifidobacteria and lactic acid microorganisms. Pediatric doctors often recommend the use of such mixtures from birth if the mother cannot breastfeed. This is due to the following reasons:
- quickly digested and pass into the intestines;
- easy to digest;
- do not provoke allergic reactions;
- live lactic acid bacteria that make up the product do not allow pathogens to multiply in the intestine;
- reduce gas formation;
- contribute to an increase in the level of beneficial bacteria;
- the iron they contain is quickly absorbed.
“Baby-1” is produced using the special Lactofidus technology with the use of special sourdough that provides natural digestion.
Rules for entering a fermented milk mixture in the baby's diet
Self-administered this mixture is not recommended. A child doctor in each case, based on the medical indications and physiological characteristics of the child, recommends dosage and administration of the mixture. Usually it is prescribed in a proportion of one to one to the standard mixture. In this case, the replacement is carried out gradually, adding 10 or 20 ml with each feeding. The amount of the new mixture is increased every day, replacing one meal in two to three days. The market offers a wide range of fermented milk mixtures from birth to 6 months. Before using it, you must make sure that the child does not have an allergic reaction. It is not recommended to completely replace food only with sour milk, as in this case there is a risk of a failure of the acid-base balance.
Baby 1: composition
The fermented milk mixture for newborns contains the following ingredients:
- skim milk;
- vegetable oils: sunflower, palm, coconut, rapeseed, Mortierella alpine;
- maltodextrin;
- minerals;
- demineralized whey and its protein concentrate;
- vitamin complex;
- taurine;
- inositol;
- fish fat;
- emulsifier - soya lecithin;
- choline;
- bioactive additive - L-tryptophan;
- bifidobacteria;
- lactic acid microorganisms;
- traces of gluten.
It should be noted that the mixture does not contain preservatives, artificial additives, dyes, GMOs and sugar. This is a dry adapted fermented milk mixture for children from birth. The ratio of minerals, probiotics and vitamins meets modern standards, according to manufacturers. They are supported by consumers in their reviews. "Baby-1" sour milk is not inferior in quality composition to any European mixture. It is important to remember that in case of an allergic reaction to any component of this product, the mixture is excluded from the diet.
Palm oil in the mixture
Palm oil obtained from oilseeds is subjected to multi-stage purification. Then it is added to other oils in the required amount in order to bring the mixture closer to the fat composition of breast milk. Palm oil is present in the composition of "Baby-1" sour milk, many parents leave only negative reviews about this component. In fact, palm oil is one of the important ingredients that is quickly and easily absorbed by the newborn. The need for the presence of palm oil in the mixture is explained as follows: thanks to it, the fat component of the mixture approaches the fat composition of mother's milk. Palmitic acid, contained in oil, supplies energy to the body of crumbs.
The legislation of the Russian Federation allows the use of this product for the production of infant formula.
Soya Lecithin and Taurine
The composition of "Baby-1" includes substances such as taurine and soya lecithin. What are they needed for? Amino acid taurine plays the role of regulator of metabolic processes in the body of crumbs. In addition, it is necessary for the proper functioning of the immune system and growth processes. In a newborn, its reserves are reduced, and external supply is required, i.e., with food. Taurine began to be added to dairy mixes as soon as it was found out that the kids receive this substance with breast milk. Soya lecithin is a mixture of phospholipids, which are the building block of cellular material. It is necessary for the formation of cells of the nervous system and brain tissue.
Baby Feeding Tanks
Avent feeding bottles are especially popular. Thanks to the latest technology, namely the use of a double valve, air does not get into the baby’s belly during feeding, and this prevents colic. For the manufacture of bottles using plastic or glass, the company offers a choice of several series:
- "Standard" is a container of a standard form, it is convenient to take it for a walk.
- "Classic" - a simple model has a classic shape. Equipped with a modern ventilation system, thanks to which stomach problems are minimized.
- "Natural" - as close as possible to natural feeding. Tanks have a wide neck.
The volume of the bottle is selected in accordance with the age of the baby. Before the first use and before each feeding, the containers are thoroughly washed using safe means and sterilized.
"Baby-1" sour milk: reviews
Parents' comments about this mixture are mostly positive. Of the advantages noted:
- high quality;
- balanced composition;
- stool normalization;
- pleasant taste;
- easy to digest;
- gaziki do not bother;
- allergic manifestations disappeared;
- slightly sweet taste.
This mixture is approved by nutritionists and children's doctors, noting that quality is strictly controlled at all stages of production. Only modern equipment is used in production. The raw materials used to make the mixture are only natural. However, there are some negative reviews:
- Inconvenient packaging.
- Some children have allergic manifestations in the form of a rash.
All children are individual, watch their reaction to the mixture. Sour-milk products help the digestion of newborns, and the choice of the right mixture depends on the recommendations of your pediatrician, since only a specialist will advise you on which products to give preference, given the individual characteristics of the crumbs. The best infant formula for babies is the one that fits your baby perfectly.