Nutrition of the baby is the basis of his health and timely development. For a newborn baby, mother’s breast milk is most preferred, which contains valuable nutrients that fully satisfy the needs of a small body. Unfortunately, for some reason, breastfeeding may become impossible. In this case, for the baby you need to choose a baby mixture. One of such widely known products is the Baby formula, the composition of which is carefully thought out by specialists.
Transition to artificial feeding
If breastfeeding becomes difficult, it is necessary to switch to artificial feeding. If possible, this should be done gradually so that the baby's body does not receive additional stress. Before choosing a mixture, you need to consult a pediatrician, who, given the characteristics of the child, will help determine. When buying a mixture for a newborn , it is important to remember that it must be adapted, in other words, close in composition to breast milk.
Type of mixture. Her characteristic
The Baby formula was introduced to the Russian market 30 years ago. She became the first product developed in Russia for feeding children in the first year of life. The Baby mix, the composition of which has been repeatedly improved over time, is an adapted milk mixture. Only such products can be used to feed babies from the moment they are born. An adapted mixture is a food that is as close as possible to breast milk, which the child’s body can absorb. The composition of the mixture "Baby", used since birth, fully meets these requirements. Its development was carried out in accordance with WHO recommendations, as well as with the standards of the Institute of Nutrition RAMS, mandatory for use in the manufacture of mixtures for feeding children in the first year of life.
The energy basis of the mixture
The energy base of any product, which includes proteins, fats and carbohydrates, is represented in the Baby mixture by the following components:
1. Dry demineralized serum.
2. Vegetable oils.
3. Skimmed milk powder.
4. Maltodextrin.
Elements of the protein component of the mixture are whey proteins and casein. Due to the content of these substances in the product in a ratio of 60:40, the load on the immature enzymatic system of the child, which ensures the process of the breakdown of these proteins and their absorption, is significantly reduced.
Mixture "Baby", the composition of the fat component in which is also carefully thought out, is designed for better development of all systems of the child's body. Fats in the product are represented by rapeseed, coconut, palm and sunflower oils, as well as milk. The predominance of elements of plant origin has a beneficial effect on the condition of the child.
Optimal and carbohydrate composition of the mixture. Included in it are lactose, which is the main component, and maltodextrin, accounting for 25%. This proportion provides an acceptable load on the kidneys of the baby, which can not yet function fully. Lactose plays a large role in the absorption of minerals, the formation of normal intestinal microflora. The selected proportion of various types of carbohydrates also contributes to optimal satiety of the child, sufficient for the baby to be calm in between meals.
Vitamins
For full development, the children's body needs a good supply of all the necessary vitamins. They are in optimal quantity and enriched with the mixture "Baby". Nutria (the composition of the mixture was the result of the development of this particular company) included all the vitamins most important for the baby’s body in the product.
Carnitine, vitamins C, E and A are a powerful antioxidant complex that plays an important role in the formation of a child’s strong immunity.
The intake of taurine in the baby's body contributes to the normal development of brain structures. Choline, which is a vitamin-like compound, is responsible for the hematopoiesis process, increases the resistance of the baby's immune system to intestinal infections.
Folic acid is necessary for the formation of a full-fledged nervous system of the child. Of great importance for the formation of physiological metabolism are vitamins of group B.
The composition of the “Baby” mixture, used since birth, is also enriched with vitamins D and K. The first promotes the absorption of calcium by the body, and is the basis for the prevention of rickets in newborns. Vitamin K acts as an activator of blood coagulation processes.
Minerals
The body of a small child and various minerals are necessary . These include, for example, selenium, which is of great importance for the formation of a stable immune system of the body. This microelement has anticarcinogenic properties that protect the cells of the body from possible destruction, pathological changes.
Iodine is necessary for the full development of the baby's intelligence, iron - for the prevention of anemia of various origins. The presence of calcium in the “Baby” mixture contributes to the growth of the child, good bone condition, timely teething.
Mixture preparation
So that the Baby formula, the composition of which is optimal for the full development of the baby, is really useful, it needs to be properly prepared for feeding. This process can be divided into the following steps:
1. Preparation of bottles and nipples. They must be thoroughly washed and sterilized. This ensures that there are no pathogens that can enter the mix.
2. Preparation of water. It must be boiled, the optimum temperature is 45-50 degrees.
3. Dilution of the mixture. To comply with the necessary proportions, you need to use a special table placed on the packet of the mixture "Baby". In a bottle of water you need to pour a certain number of spoons of the mixture.
4. After closing the bottle, you need to shake it well so that all the lumps disappear.
5. Before feeding, make sure once again that the temperature of the resulting mixture is optimal. To do this, you can drop a little liquid on the inner surface of the wrist.
The mixture must be prepared right before feeding, the unused amount cannot be left for the next time.
The choice of the mixture "Baby" according to the age of the child
For feeding babies of different ages, a certain mixture of "Baby" should be used. The composition of each of them has small differences in order to maximize the nutritional needs of children. The most adapted mixture for feeding newborn babies. For this, the baby formula “Baby 1” is used, the composition of which is most close to breast milk. After the child is 6 months old, you can proceed to the next stage. From this moment, it is preferable to use a mixture labeled 2 for feeding. For feeding children after one year, the “Baby 3” mixture is intended, the composition of which meets the growing energy needs of the baby.
When choosing baby food, parents should carefully read the information on the package, which indicates the age of the child for whom this mixture is intended, and the corresponding digital marking.
Baby Mixes for Little Gourmets
With the age of the child, it becomes increasingly difficult to persuade to eat. If newborn children require another feeding, obeying instinct, then a one-year-old baby may refuse to eat what is useful, but does not like him. For small gourmets, a special mixture called “Baby” is produced, the composition of which still contributes to the full development of the child. The peculiarity of the product is its various tastes. There is, for example, the mixture "Baby 3", which has the taste of wild berries. Such a product will surely appeal to the baby, and he will drink the whole bottle with pleasure.