When a baby eats breast milk from the first days of life, this is natural. Such food created by nature itself gives the small body all the important trace elements and vitamins. However, there are situations when it is necessary to feed an artificial newborn.
Why does this happen?
There may be several reasons for this:
- lack or insufficient amount of milk in a woman;
- the presence of mental disorders in the mother;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- severe pregnancy;
- taking medications;
- metabolic disorder in a child.
Also, artificial feeding of a newborn can be due to various social and domestic reasons:
- inability to breastfeed due to work or school;
- refusal of the baby from the chest;
- poor weight gain in the newborn ;
- mother’s unwillingness to breastfeed.
Almost all of these reasons, if desired, can be overcome and refuse to transfer to artificial feeding a newborn. But if nevertheless breastfeeding is not possible, it is recommended to consult with a pediatrician about the rules for using the mixtures.
Artificial feeding of a newborn baby: how to choose a mixture?
The gastrointestinal tract and the enzymatic system of the baby are still imperfect. Therefore, it is very important to choose a quality mixture.
Before you buy a product, you must carefully study the label. In order for artificial feeding of a newborn to bring only benefit, manufacturers tried to create a high-quality analog of breast milk.
- Squirrels. This component, present in mixtures, plays a very important role not only for the growth of tissues of a small organism, but also participates in the synthesis of amino acids.
- Carbohydrates. To adapt carbohydrates, lactose is added to the mixture. It improves the absorption of minerals, as well as the work of the intestines.
- Fats. Mixtures include polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are present only in vegetable fats. The physical development of the child and the formation of brain structures depend on them.
- Amino acids. For a balanced diet of crumbs, taurine and carnitine are needed. They are necessarily added to the adapted mixture.
- Oligosaccharides (prebiotic fibers). They enhance the growth of beneficial bifidobacteria in the intestine. This reliably protects the baby from infections, allergies, dysbiosis.
Artificial feeding a newborn: how to organize the process?
To maximize the benefits of bottle feeding, the following rules should be followed:
- Choose a quality mixture that meets all the needs of the child.
- Strictly observe the product preparation rules indicated on the packaging.
- Keep the dishes clean.
- If the baby is breast-fed and the mixture plays the role of supplementary feeding, then the baby should be fed artificial food only after being applied to the breast, and not vice versa.
- If the baby has an allergic reaction in the form of skin rashes, it is necessary to cancel this mixture and, after consulting with the pediatrician, choose a more suitable option.
If artificial feeding of the newborn is a necessity, then everything possible should be done so that the baby does not feel the changes. The baby artificer needs warmth and hugs from his mother especially. It is necessary to take the baby in his arms as often as possible, talk with him, it is imperative to establish eye contact during feeding.
High-quality nutrition, communication and love - this is what the baby needs for harmonious development.