Recently, young mothers have been actively discussing Bellact mixtures. Reviews about this product are different, as, indeed, about any other brand of baby food. Only some negative stories are alarming, in which children were covered not just with a rash, but with spots, did not burp, but were filled with a fountain of eaten milk. Some even called an ambulance to relieve stomach pain. How objective and real are the allegations regarding this mixture, we will consider in more detail in the article.
Where did Bellact mixtures appear on the Russian market?
Mom’s reviews mention the Belarusian origin of the Bellact mixture, but few people know what kind of company this is. In 1967, the Volkovysk milk-canning factory for baby food began to be built in Belarus. In 1970, the first dry mixes were released, which in the Soviet era were the market leaders.
After 15 years, the Belarusian plant, under the leadership of the French company Sifal, carried out reconstruction without stopping the production of dry mixes. In 1991, a state-owned enterprise becomes leased. Since that time, baby food is sold under the Bellact brand.
The Belarusian plant changes its ownership several times, but this does not affect the quality of the products. Since 1995, the Volkovysk enterprise has become the Bellakt Joint-Stock Company. Since 2002, over the course of six years, the plant was modernized again to produce mixtures taking into account the needs of consumers.
Product quality
Please note that the company has been operating for 44 years. It is impossible to exist so much, producing a poor-quality product, and to conquer world markets with it. The company's success is evidenced by quality certificates and awards.
The company received its first international award in 1995, and three years later the brand of the plant became “Product of the Year”. In 2003, Bellact baby formula became the best Belarusian product.
In 2004, the company received a diploma on the recognition of products abroad. A year later, Bellact OJSC was awarded seven diplomas for product quality. Every year, the baby food factory receives more and more awards not only for quality products, but also for working with consumers.
In 2014, mixtures were again recognized as popular in Belarus, the company ranks first among other brands of baby food and second in the production of butter, sour cream, thick yogurt, glazed curds.
Preventive mixtures for healthy children
For mixed and artificial feeding, the following products are produced:
- Dry mix "Bellakt Immunis". Parents talk about the beneficial effects of this type of baby food on intestinal function. This is due to probiotics and prebiotics in its composition. Available in cardboard packaging under the numbers 1, 2, 3 (the distinction for age is the same as in the Bellact Optimum mixture).
- Bellact KM sour-milk dry baby food is produced for babies from birth to six months and from six months to a year. This mixture can be used as a main food or to restore the intestines. It is used for the appearance of dysbiosis, constipation, intestinal infections.
- The Bellact GA hypoallergenic dry mix is intended for healthy children in order to prevent the occurrence of food allergies. Lactose is absent in its composition, milk protein is maximally cleaved. The remaining beneficial substances remain unchanged.
From the given series, the first and second mixture of Bellact received more positive reviews (the composition of the components is almost the same).
Dry mixes for healthy children
The company offers 6 types of Bellact mixture for babies without any health problems.
- Bellact Optimum-1 contains 60% whey protein, a-lactoalbumin, LCPUFA, nucleotides, prebiotics, vitamins and minerals. Designed for children from birth to 5-6 months.
- "Bellact Optimum-2" has the same composition, only the product is balanced for children aged 5-12 months. The content of essential trace elements allows you to strengthen the immune system, improve bowel function, and prevent the appearance of dysbiosis.
- "Bellact Optimum-3" is intended for children 1-3 years old.
- "Bellact 0-6." For babies who do not have lactose intolerance and allergies, this Bellact mixture is available. Product composition: whey proteins, nucleotides, linoleic and a-linolenic fatty acids, carbohydrate components (maltodextrin and lactose), macro- and microelements, vitamins.
- "Bellact 0-12." Mom's reviews indicate an excellent ratio of price and quality of products, as the kids are happy to eat this baby food.
- "Bellact 0-12 plus" contains the complex components of the two previous mixtures.
- "Bellact 6-12" differs only in the content of whey protein and the presence of caseins.
Therapeutic baby food
For children with various diseases, Bellact therapeutic mixtures are available. Mom reviews indicate the diversity of tastes and benefits of this product. This series includes the following products:
- The Bellact Soya mixture is intended for children with lactose intolerance and allergies.
- The product "Bellact AR" is intended for children who immediately after feeding appear regurgitation, colic, as well as problems with stool. These problems are solved due to the presence of carob gum in its composition .
- "Bellact PRE" is given to premature babies, whose weight is from 3 kilograms. The composition is balanced for this category of consumers, and the amino acid protein composition is doubled.
- "Bellact NL" is intended for babies with secondary lactose deficiency, colic, having diarrhea.
- "Bellact BL" is given to children with primary and secondary lactose intolerance, after diarrhea and with the appearance of colic.
All varieties of baby food are designed for children from birth to one year.
Flour mixtures Bellact
Parents' feedback on these products is mostly positive. In their opinion, children eat up with this mixture, after which they sleep peacefully all night. Cereal flour is added to the products, which saturates and also contains plant fibers that normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
In this series, mixtures with buckwheat, rice and oatmeal are produced . Despite the fact that they do not contain gluten, have a balanced complex of useful vitamins, acids, minerals, fats, proteins and carbohydrates, manufacturers pay attention to the fact that before buying this product you need to consult a pediatrician.
Judging by the reviews, among the disadvantages of the mixture from this series, the presence of lumps is especially notable. This may be due to several factors:
- powder is poured into boiling water;
- first, a mixture was poured into the bottle, and then water was poured;
- shook badly;
- the baby food box was poorly closed and kept in a humid room.
Types of milk formula
For healthy children older than a year, Bellact dry milk formula is produced. The reviews of parents are mixed. Most say that their children do not drink such a milk drink. The reason is the presence of lumps or a specific taste. But mothers found a way out of this situation: amazing pancakes are made on the basis of powder.
In this series, a baby milk formula with 15% and 25% fat content for one-year-olds is produced. This is not liquid milk. Available in the form of a dry powder, which must be diluted with water. It includes prebiotics, a vitamin and mineral complex, skim and whole milk.
The fact that not all children drink this product is explained by the age category. By the year, many kids are already abandoning different mixtures, having their culinary preferences. Some categorically reject milk drinks and prefer solid food. And mothers try not to buy mixtures, but cereals - more satisfying and varied in taste.
Negative reviews
From the negative reviews, it is clear that some children with the use of the Belarusian mixture appear pronounced red spots, sudden vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain. Kids become irritable, capricious, tearful. Parents do not like the smell of the mixture, lumps and unpleasant taste. For example, many note that the Bellact hypoallergenic mixture has a bitter taste. Reviews of mothers say that she can’t cope with allergic rashes in comparison with the Bellact Soya diet.
Please note that manufacturers mention cases of individual intolerance, so the mixture may not be suitable for your child. By the way, you need to introduce a new product gradually, starting with 30 milliliters, and monitor the baby’s reaction. Also on the box it is indicated for which age children this or that product is intended. Periodically, the company releases new series of products taking into account the wishes of consumers.
Many parents see the same composition of the mixture and buy food for infants intended for the second half of the year, or from the treatment series. On each package it is written that it is necessary to consult a doctor, and also indicate the age.
Positive reviews
Most of all, according to parents, children like Bellact sour milk mixture. Mom reviews note kefir taste, the absence of starchy grains, the improvement of the intestines of babies. Many children have constipated, and there are no allergic reactions.
For allergy sufferers, mothers choose a soy mixture that has a neutral taste and copes with a rash better than specialized hypoallergenic baby food. Parents also emit mixtures with cereal flour, which their children drink without whims.
As you can see, the company "Bellact" offers a huge range of mixtures for healthy children, as well as for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. In comparison with other brands of baby food, the Bellact mixture is distinguished by its price (around one hundred rubles per pack) and a peculiar composition. At the same time, there are more positive reviews than negative ones. But the final decision on the choice of baby food remains with your baby!