If for some reason the mother cannot feed the baby with breast milk, artificial mixtures are used as an alternative. Of course, breastfeeding is much more beneficial for the baby. Substances contained in milk provide the baby with a healthy immune system. However, there are times when a woman is not able to breastfeed, then nutrition is used that is specially adapted for infants. Cow's milk and baby food based on it are not always suitable for babies, since the protein contained in it may not be absorbed by the child's body. A soya-based mixture is an excellent product in solving this problem.
Description of the Nutrilon Soy mix
The product is suitable for babies from birth to 12 months. It is an adapted mixture that does not contain milk protein, fat, sucrose and lactose. If there is no possibility of breastfeeding, this product can be used as a main food and for feeding. The manufacturer of the mixture is the Netherlands.
What is included in the product?
The composition of the Nutrilon Soya mixture consists exclusively of plant components. This product is ideal for:
- galactosemia;
- milk protein intolerance;
- lactase deficiency.
The composition of the product includes:
- fats
- zinc;
- vitamin complex;
- calcium;
- iodine;
- niacin;
- folic acid;
- choline;
- taurine;
- copper;
- potassium sodium;
- phosphorus;
- carbohydrates;
- linoleic acid;
- L-carnitine;
- soy protein;
- vegetable protein.
Indications
Before introducing any new product into the baby’s diet, consult a pediatrician. It is important to know that the Nutrilon Soya mixture is prescribed for children with intolerance to cow's milk, in the diet of which there are no dairy products, with diarrhea.
Cooking method
To prepare 100 ml of the mixture, add 3 scoops of powder to boiled water (90 ml). Stir the composition until completely dissolved. The water temperature should be approximately 37 ° C.
Storage
The mixture is available in metal cans. After opening, the product must be used within three weeks. Store the mixture closed at temperatures up to 25 °. The shelf life of a sealed product is 18 months from the date of manufacture.
Allergy feeding
For allergies, the Nutrilon Soy mixture has proven itself. This product is recommended for children with intolerance to cow's milk. Such babies are contraindicated nutrition, which includes such a protein.
Allergies to cow's milk can be rashes on the skin, frequent regurgitation, pain in the abdomen, disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract (constipation, diarrhea).
Types of dairy-free mixtures
Such mixtures are of several types:
- medical;
- therapeutic and prophylactic;
- hypoallergenic (prophylactic purposes).
In case of allergic manifestations, babies are prescribed prophylactic hypoallergenic mixtures of Nutrilon Soy or other similar products. All of them do not contain cow's milk protein. With weak or with increased allergic reactions prescribed therapeutic nutrition. With a high degree of rejection of cow's milk by the child’s body, the pediatrician prescribes therapeutic mixtures.
There is a large selection of antiallergic mixtures that are produced by breaking down milk protein. There is also a wide range of baby food based on soy protein. Such mixtures help enrich the child’s body with proteins, energy, trace elements, vitamins and minerals.
Milk free soya blends
If the child has intolerance to products containing cow's milk, a decision is made to feed him soy-based baby food. If such a mixture is well absorbed and the child's body responds positively to it, you can take it on a regular basis. However, it must be remembered that some types of such products are of a medicinal nature, therefore a doctor's consultation is needed.
Soy mixtures are not as sweet as dairy. Of the most popular products, it is worth noting:
- "Nutrilon Soy."
- "Bellact Soy."
- Humana SL.
- "Detolact Soy."
The cost of the Nutrilon mixture (400 g) is approximately 630 rubles. Goods can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
Soybean Feeding Conditions
You can give your child a soy mixture, for example, in cases of:
- if there is no allergy to legumes;
- with a complete rejection of products containing milk;
- if a gradual introduction of the mixture into daily nutrition is necessary.
"Nutrilon Soya" is an excellent choice for a child with intolerance to dairy products.