Eating a baby up to a year is a very important process. After all, how his body will develop depends on this. Breastfeeding does not require advertising and praise. Everyone understands that for a little man who is just getting used to this world, there is nothing better than her mother’s breast and her milk. And both physically and psychologically. Unfortunately, not all women can breastfeed. The reasons for this state of affairs are different: someone simply does not have milk, someone survived a difficult birth and, according to the doctor’s testimony, is not able to give a piece of himself to the crumbs, and someone is simply forced to feed the baby with a mixture, since he otherwise would not be fed up.
There is a solution - choose baby food that would satisfy all the needs of the child. And it is not necessary to contact foreign manufacturers for this. "Baby" - baby food, which is a dry
milk mixture especially for those cases when there is no breast milk or it is not enough. It has been successfully tested by millions of newly minted mothers throughout Russia, regularly receives positive reviews and has many advantages over other products.
Brand history
These mixtures have been present on the Russian market for many years. Manufacturers of baby food of this brand use modern formulas, which makes the products meet the basic nutritional needs of the child. Nutricia is doing this. The first baby food factory appeared in Russia in 1994. And the dairy factory has become Nutricia's main partner. In 1971, it was built in the city of Istra. A year after the opening of the Istra plant popularized the brands "Baby" and "Baby" in Russia. It was on them that millions of Russians grew up. Now the cooperation between Nutricia and Istrinsky Zavod is expressed in the successful operation of an enterprise called Istra-Nutricia Baby Food OJSC. In this work, this baby food factory uses only the latest scientific achievements and modern technologies. Therefore, you can not worry about the composition of the products.
Production cycle
In order for a cardboard box familiar to you to appear on the store counter, a huge team of specialists and modern equipment at the factory produce a lot of actions. The result is baby food "Istrinsky Kid." How does this happen? Let's go on a short trip to the factory that produces baby food, so beloved by many. What actions result in the final product:
- The quality of milk is controlled (that is, when it is taken, it is tested and studied in special laboratories).
- The content of fats and proteins in the product is normalized, it is enriched with mineral salts.
- Then the quality of the normalization of the mixture passes control.
- Condensation occurs, during which excess moisture is evaporated from the product using a special installation.
- Then the condensed mixture is normalized, corn oil and vitamins are added to it.
- In the process of homogenization, the mixture becomes homogeneous.
- The thickened mixture is dried, moisture is removed from it using dosed hot air. There is a production of a dairy base: milk + butter + vitamins.
- Depending on the type of product, milk base, flour (oat, buckwheat, rice) and powdered sugar are combined.
- The quality of the finished product is strictly controlled before packaging.
- Now there is a marking and packaging.
- The finished product passes quality control and is sent to warehouses and shops.
Manufacturers of baby food "Kid" strictly monitor compliance with all stages. This is the only way to get a quality product that will win positive feedback from consumers.
Baby food "Kid": composition
This mixture is a new generation product. It is enriched with iodine and taurine. The composition includes a balanced complex of vitamins. These are C, D, A, E, vitamins of group B. Let's look at what the Baby food (composition) consists of. Protein per 100 grams of powder accounts for 13 g, fat - 26 g, carbohydrates - 53 g. This composition is average, the amount may vary depending on the type of product.
“Baby” - baby food that enriches the baby’s body with minerals. One hundred grams of dry powder contains 500 mg of calcium, 300 mg of phosphorus, 200 mg of sodium, 460 mg of potassium, 2.3 mg of zinc, 4.3 mg of iron, 50 mg of iodine, 0.23 mg of copper.
We should also talk about vitamins. The numbers are shown in mg: A - 0.38, E - 5.38, D3 - 7.7, B1 - 0.31, B6 - 0.38, folic acid - 40, pantothenic acid - 1.54, niacin - 3 ,1.
If we talk about calories, then 100 grams of dry product contains 498 kcal, and 100 milliliters of the finished mixture contains 65.
As part of this baby food there are no GMOs, dyes, preservatives. This is another of his advantages. It is this statement that becomes decisive for many when choosing a mixture for a child.
Thus, the baby food "Kid" composition has a fairly diverse, useful for the growing body crumbs. Now we can talk about the varieties of this product and its cost.
Baby food "Kid": price and types
Before deciding on the introduction of any infant formula into the diet, it is necessary to consult a pediatrician. After all, the plant produces more than one variety of products. "Baby" - baby food, which will help out during the first year of life of the crumbs. And for each stage of this period, its own mixture is needed. The options are as follows:
- "Baby Istra-1." This mixture is suitable for you if breastfeeding is not possible from birth. Such baby food can be used from 0 to 6 months. A package weighing 350 grams costs an average of 170 rubles.
- "Baby Istra-2." This is an option for children whose age has reached six months. You can give such a mixture for up to 12 months. The cost of packaging weighing 350 grams is 168 rubles.
- "Baby Istra-3." When the age of a baby reaches a year, he already needs much more vitamins and minerals. This kind of baby food is suitable for babies from 12 months old and also costs around 168 rubles.
- "Istra kid" with buckwheat, oatmeal or rice flour. Using one of the options will diversify the diet of crumbs. Such mixtures are recommended to be used from six months, it is during this period that you will begin to introduce complementary foods. One pack of such goods costs about 168 rubles.
“Baby” - baby food, the cost of which may vary depending on the region. In any case, it is attractive to many. Compared with other options for baby food, this product can significantly save without losing quality.
What the instruction says
Before using this mixture, it is worth asking how to properly prepare it, are there any contraindications for use, and so on. Baby food "Kid" instruction does not recommend giving a child who has intolerance to one of the components of the product, including milk. In addition, prior to use, a pediatrician consultation is mandatory. The mixture is always prepared just before feeding. And if after eating you have a little left in the bottle, you can’t give this product afterwards. The mixture must be exceptionally fresh.
How to cook
"Baby" (mixture) must be prepared strictly following the instructions.
- Wash your hands with soap before proceeding.
- The bottle intended for the mixture and all its parts must be boiled for about 4 minutes. A measuring spoon, which is attached to baby food, needs to be doused with boiling water, and then wiped it dry or dried.
- After boiling, the bottle should cool to a temperature of about 40 degrees.
- Now you can pour water into the bottle (the required amount can be found in the table below).
- Now add as many measuring spoons of the mixture as necessary for the baby's age. Always remove the slide; excess product can be removed with a knife.
- The bottle can be tightly closed and shaken. The powder should dissolve completely.
- The mixture must be cooled to a comfortable temperature (for feeding it should be about 37 degrees). You can verify this data using the inside of the wrist.
Important proportions
Baby age | How much water will be needed per feeding, ml, temperature 40 degrees | How many measured spoons | How many times a day to feed the baby |
0 to 2 weeks | 90 | 3 | 7 times |
3 to 8 weeks | 110-120 | 4 | 6-7 times |
In 2 months | 150 | 5 | 6 |
3 to 4 months | 170-180 | 6 | 5-6 |
At 5 months | 210 | 7 | 4-5 |
At 6 months | 210 | 7 | 3 |
After six months | 220 | 7.5 | 2-3 |
A few words about storage conditions
“Baby” is a mixture, the storage of which must be approached with all responsibility. After all, if the expiration date is expired or the rules for open packaging were not respected, this can adversely affect the health of the crumbs. Do not save, do not spare the unused mixture, it is better to throw it away than to harm the child.
So, store the product in a place where it is dry and cool enough. The air temperature should not exceed 25 degrees. And it is better to keep air humidity at 75 percent.
Once you have printed the package, do not put it in the refrigerator. You still have a cool, dry place. But the mixture must be closed at the same time very tightly.
The total shelf life of this product is one and a half years from the date of manufacture. But if you have already opened the package, it should be stored at home for no more than 3 weeks.
Children should not have access to the “Baby” mixture. And if the expiration date has expired, do not take risks, do not give the product to your child.
Answers to Common Questions
Moms who choose baby food up to the year “Baby” often ask questions about the products of this brand and the features of its use. Here are the most common ones with answers:
- What is the difference between the main nutrition "Kid" from the one which contains flour? Answer: in the latter case, cereals are added to the mixture. The composition of such a product will be more saturated with vitamins and minerals. The mixture perfectly saturates, therefore it is usually used from six months, it is during this period that the crumbs need for food increase, as the body grows.
- Is it possible to use a mixture with the addition of flour constantly? Answer: experts recommend it as an additional food before a night's sleep or a walk. The best option is 1-2 times per day.
- Is it possible and how to store the finished product? Answer: experts say that it is not worth storing a mixture that has already been prepared. It must be eaten immediately. Otherwise, microbes can get into the product, since during storage part of the vitamins and nutrients are destroyed.
- Can I add something else to the mixture (syrup, sugar)? Answer: no, this is not worth doing. The manufacturer gives detailed recommendations on the packaging regarding the proper preparation of the product, as well as its composition.
- To what age can one or another variety be used? Answer: Baby food "Kid" 1 and 2 is suitable for a child up to one year of age. But then it’s better to switch to Milk-3 milk. It is intended for feeding crumbs up to three years of age.
Consumer Reviews
You doubt whether the “Baby” mixture is suitable for you? Baby food reviews are mostly positive. Moms in numerous forums write that they are satisfied with the product used. It is introduced into the diet normally, side effects and problems are extremely rare.
So, what are the real reviews of parents, if we summarize everything that they say about this product? Talking about the advantages, mothers mention a variety of tastes, relatively low cost, ease of packaging, the presence of a measuring spoon in each box, and excellent solubility.
Many say that before the introduction of the “Baby” mixture into the diet, children often experienced problems with their tummy. After using this product, usually all symptoms of a gastrointestinal upset disappeared. This is another confirmation that not necessarily high cost or a foreign brand a priori give a guarantee of high quality. The domestic product is also quite capable of satisfying the needs of a growing organism in all respects.
However, there are also such stories that tell about problem situations. Some mothers claim that just after the introduction of this baby food, babies began to have health problems, including allergic ones. This, however, should not be repulsive. Such situations are just another confirmation of the fact that each organism is individual. If you study the reviews on any product, you can find unpleasant comments. Simply, when deciding on the introduction of baby formula crumbs in the diet, you need to get a doctor's consultation, weigh the pros and cons.
A few words about the ratings of baby food in Russia. You can find a lot of information about them. But always the following brands become participants in such "competitions" between manufacturers:
- Bebi.
- Nutricia ("Baby").
- Nestle.
- Heinz.
- "Agusha."
- "Vinnie."
- Hipp.
Depending on the type of baby food, the age category for which it is intended, places in the rating may be different. But the fact that the mixture "Kid" confidently leads in many respects can be said for sure.
Conclusion
If you want to avoid problems, strive to do whatever you like so that the baby is breastfed. And even this will not give you a guarantee that the crumbs will not hurt the stomach or that an allergic rash will appear on the skin. Indeed, in this case, you will have to closely monitor your own diet.
Therefore, do not make hasty conclusions. Practice shows that many people choose the “Baby” mixture - baby food, reviews of which leave a good impression. According to all ratings, it is in the top eight. A child should receive everything he needs from birth. And well-organized nutrition is one of the essential attributes of a normal life.