Breastfeeding is the best mother can offer her baby. But sometimes a woman's milk disappears or is not produced at all. There are times when doctors, together with parents, cannot calculate the allergen that penetrates the baby's body along with milk. If against the background of this atopic dermatitis develops, then sometimes mother comes to the decision to quit breastfeeding and switch to a mixture.
Several Nutricia Products
This manufacturer is considered the best among those who produce baby food. The quality of balanced mixtures is proven by the practice of pediatricians and the experience of mothers. There are three main products in the price list of a company:
- Pepticate - for children from 0 to 12 months. This is a special blend for treating food allergies.
- "Nyokeyt LCP" - food for children from 0 to 12 months. It is an amino acid-based dry blend that is enriched in polyunsaturated fatty acids. The new improved formula is even closer to breast milk and is fortified with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.
- "Nyokate Junior." Nutrition for children from one year. This is a unique, unparalleled amino acid mixture for diet therapy for food allergies and atopic dermatitis. The protein in this product is replaced by amino acids, so there is no effect on the immune system.
Many reviews confirm that the transfer of the child to this mixture helped to solve a large number of problems. Given how difficult autoimmune diseases are to treat, this is a serious help to parents.
How rational is such a decision
Not only doctors, but also experienced mothers who have already gone through this themselves, say that you can not refuse to breastfeed. You need to look for the causes of allergies, maintain a diet, consult a doctor on time and take the necessary medications. But not everything is so complicated. Indeed, just for the treatment of allergic conditions created a mixture of "Pepticate". In fact, not a single mixture is able to replace the baby with his mother’s milk. Therefore, if possible, then maintain lactation as long as possible.
Clinical nutrition - the choice of a pediatrician
Indeed, before you buy a child a mixture (Pepticate or any other), you need to consult a specialist. The choice today is very large. This mixture is intended for therapeutic nutrition of children aged 0 to 12 months. She is chosen by a doctor if there is a serious food allergy, lactose deficiency, or severe diarrhea in the anamnesis. If the condition of the child’s body is normal, then there is no reason to use specialized mixtures.
Description
What is a Pepticate mix? This is a product for specialized baby food, namely a dry mix based on highly hydrolyzed whey proteins. First of all, it is worth noting that this is a full-fledged and balanced composition. It contains everything necessary for the development of the child. Therefore, if you have already changed several brands, and the child continues to have allergies or intestinal problems, then ask your doctor about the possibility of switching to the Pepticate mixture.
Why does the product not cause allergies?
Natural question. If this is a protein product, then the baby's body can perceive it as desired. It is all about a special formula and protein breakdown. The product contains a whey protein hydrolyzate, which is almost 90% composed of oligopeptides. The remaining 10% comes from amino acids, which are also ready for use by the body. This ensures the hypoallergenic properties of the product.
- The protein component is of the highest biological value. It is absorbed instantly, without the extra efforts of the digestive tract.
- More than half of the fat component is triglycerides, which are easily absorbed without the participation of lipase. This is a great source of energy.
- The mixture contains nucleotides for the proper formation of the baby's immune system.
Effects on the body
Pepticate infant formula is not perceived by the body as something dangerous. The immune system calmly skips such a product. As already described above, the protein in it is modified. It is a product of enzymatic, whey protein. Therefore, the likelihood of developing an allergy is almost zero.
The big plus is that the mixture can be used both for oral feeding and for administration through a tube. This allows you to feed children in serious condition. The Pepticate (Nutricia) mixture is intended for the treatment of allergic diseases and atopic dermatitis.
Contraindications
The mixture itself cannot be harmful. But parents sometimes misinterpret the whims and crying of the child. Vomiting, persistent constipation and persistent crying can not only mean that the baby did not fit the food. In rare cases, this indicates intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeding, gastrointestinal perforation. Therefore, an examination is first necessary, and then the appointment of therapeutic mixtures.
Recommendations for use, instruction
The Pepticate mix is not much different from everything else baby food. The amount needed is determined by your doctor or nutritionist. Each spoon contains 4.3 g of the mixture. It is usually recommended to add one such spoon per 30 ml of boiled water. The rest of the cooking process is normal:
- Boil the bottle and pacifier.
- Boil the water and let it cool slightly.
- Add the required amount of mixture.
- Shake vigorously.
Do not forget that after feeding the remnants of the mixture must be destroyed. Do not store it and do not leave it next time. Of course, the price of the Pepticate mixture is very high, but you can’t put your child’s health at risk. The cost of one package reaches 1,500 rubles in some regions. A child will need at least 10 packs for a month. Of course, such feeding is very expensive, but if necessary, you do not have to choose.
Consumer Reviews
Today there are a huge number of reviews (both positive and sharply negative) about baby food of various brands. Parents who, for objective reasons, could not continue breastfeeding, were forced to resort to artificial. According to them, switching to the mixture "Baby" or "Baby", after some time they noticed an allergic reaction in their crumbs, that is, redness on the cheeks and pope. And they turned to specialists. After analyzing the situation, the dermatologist advised many to transfer the baby to the Pepticate mixture. The product, according to the manufacturer, does not contain lactose, sucrose, cholesterol and fructose.
Reviews about the products of TM "Nutricia" are mostly good. Cooking this mixture is very easy. It is enough to add 7-8 measuring spoons and water to a standard bottle. Shake the bottle and the mixture is ready. What are the results parents say:
- the child eats such a mixture with pleasure;
- allergy gradually disappears;
- the child may begin constipation, but most often they disappear when the body gets used to this diet.
There are other conclusions of parents. If the child begins a severe allergy, and the doctor decides to transfer it to the mixture, then most often the choice falls on the product we are considering. But it does not always give good results. In some cases, the effect is not a month or two. Switching to another mixture is complicated by vomiting or severe urticaria. There is one more point. The Pepticate mixture, which we are reviewing, is intended for use in diarrhea. If the child has constipation, then they may worsen. Of the minuses, an unpleasant taste is noted. A child rarely eats more than 90 grams. Often observed regurgitation, which have an unpleasant odor. But experts say that this is the problem of all hydrolysates, and not just this product.