Being on a mixed diet, babies can often spit up after feeding. To prevent this from happening, children's doctors recommend using special mixtures that are different depending on the type of thickener.
Antireflux mixture
Antireflux mixtures are prescribed only by pediatricians, in order to reduce the number of belching of the baby. There are children in whom the reaction to artificial feeding may be negative. They begin to spit up food, constipation and stomach cramps appear. Such diseases can be treated with mixtures. The dose and brand of the product is also selected by a specialist.
The numerous advice of young mothers will not replace the advice of a doctor, because each child is individual. Therefore, what is suitable for one can only enhance the gag reflex and constipation of the other.
All antireflux mixtures are made on the basis of milk. However, their composition is different. Antireflux drugs differ from the usual mixtures that their parents feed their babies, mainly in their density. They are either initially thick, or become so already in the baby's tummy.
Doctors sometimes recommend mixing antireflux meals with regular meals. In some cases, the mixture will work only in conjunction with other types of treatment of regurgitation.
How to feed an antireflux mixture?
Many pediatricians rely on parental choices. They do not prescribe a specific anti-reflux mixture. They can only advise several types. In such cases, you need to read the composition of the drug in detail. Any mixture should be milk based.
There are no special tricks in feeding them. Antireflux mixtures are recommended to be given two, maximum three times a week. More frequent use can harm the digestive system.
Pediatricians advise not to shake the baby after eating, do not change his diaper, which can provoke regurgitation. Wait at least half an hour until the food thickens in the stomach, and only then take the baby in your arms. How to give an anti-reflux mixture, we have already figured out. Now let's talk about what additives are included in its composition and how they prevent regurgitation.
Gum as a thickener
To achieve the desired density of the product, gum is added to the antireflux mixture. This means you should not constantly feed the newborn. They replace one second of the total amount of food taken.
No chemical additives are used in the mixture, and it can be used from birth. It has gum from carob trees, which is a completely natural fiber, suitable for nutrition. They thicken already inside the stomach, getting into an acidic environment. Due to its qualities, the fibers swell and the slurry becomes thick.
Antireflux mixtures with gum are not used for more than 3 months. Galban may inhibit the absorption of nutrients. Additional components of the mixture harmoniously act on the intestines of the baby, enriching it with useful elements.
Starch as a thickener
Another substance that is used as a thickener for mixtures is starch polysaccharide. It is absolutely natural. It can be used for a long time. Such antireflux mixtures for newborns are quite allowed to give the child instead of the usual artificial feeding.
Starch in a baby bottle begins to thicken. For these mixtures, a nipple with a larger opening is usually used than usual. They are recommended by pediatricians for newborns, as they cope well with constipation.
Bellact
Bellact antireflux mixture is used during mixed feeding since the birth of a baby. If the baby from the moment of birth was on artificial feeding, it is obvious that he will be given the most sparing food. Although the choice is rich, doctors usually prefer one option. In the maternity ward, Bellact will most likely be offered in addition to the usual formulas.
This product can feed a baby from birth to a year. Some doctors, having learned that one-year-old children have had problems with the intestines, and they suffer from constipation, prescribe Bellact to be added to their food.
The required dose of the mixture is thrown into warm water heated to 40 degrees Celsius. Having dissolved the correct amount, the bottle should be shaken for several minutes so that there are no lumps. Mom should check by dropping a solution on her hand whether the temperature is suitable for him. After such procedures, the mixture can be given to the child.
At the heart of "Bellact" is gum. Therefore, do not replace the main diet with this antireflux mixture. It is recommended to feed her baby only for a short time.
Nutrilak
The Nutrilak mix (antireflux) is based on gum. It is recommended for children to take along with basic artificial feeding in the first year of life.
Thanks to Nutrilak, the baby gets rid not only of regurgitation, but also of colic, as well as of constipation.
The nucleotides in the mixture strengthen the immune system, and also form a beneficial microflora in the intestine.
"Samper Lemolac"
Earlier, mixtures containing gum as a thickener were named. A mixture of antireflux children’s "Sperm Lemolac" was created on the basis of starch.
You can go to it from the first day of life. It contains pure protein. In addition, "Samper Lemolac" does not cause allergies.
The kid, taking the product, does not burp, because it has a small dose of citric acid. In the stomach, it turns protein into cottage cheese.
Due to the fact that children do not completely digest starch, part of it reaches the large intestine and forms useful microflora there. "Samper Lemolak" can be used during constipation.
Each of the above powders must be diluted in water at different temperatures. There are detailed instructions on the product boxes.
It is advisable to keep the usual formula for feeding in another bottle. It is best not to mix antireflux and normal meals in the same dish.
Parents are advised to have several bottles for different purposes. Without a doctor’s prescription, none of the mixtures with antireflux effect should be used. All of them are considered medicinal; they are sold only in pharmacies.
Before prescribing to feed such a child’s products, the pediatrician should find out if he has any allergies or intestinal problems. The most popular anti-reflux mixtures that contain starch are:
"NAS".
Nestle.
"Samper Lemolac."
"Celia".
Enfamil.
"Nutrilon Comfort".
Popular antireflux mixtures for newborns based on carob gum:
Humana.
"Hipp Antireflux".
Nutrilac.
Frisovoy.
Bellact.
"Grandma’s Lukoshko."
"Nutrilon Antireflux".
Mixtures can be given to children up to a year. Those solutions that contain gum are best used once a week, not more often.