Photo:Getty Images Breastfeeding is a critical step in a baby's physical and psychological development. But sometimes, due to objective or subjective reasons, it becomes necessary to transfer the child to mixed or artificial nutrition. And then the parents will have to make an important decision: what formula to choose for the newborn. Despite active research, it is almost impossible to repeat the unique composition of the mother. After birth, a strong bond develops between mother and baby, and breast milk "adjusts" to the physiological needs of the baby. It is impossible to achieve such an individual approach in production. Therefore, the main criterion in assessing the quality of baby food is the content in the mixture of a set of the most important components of mother's milk: proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. breastfeeding, you should not independently introduce artificial nutrition into the diet of a newborn and refer to the experience of other families. Today manufacturers of milk formulas offer a wide range of baby food, including those that differ significantly in price. However, price is not a factor in the choice of formula, and an inexpensive formula may also be the best nutrition for a newborn. The key point in the competent selection of food is the need of the child's body for certain components, or, on the contrary, their intolerance. Therefore, transferring a child to fully or partially artificial nutrition requires consultation with a pediatrician. He will assess the physical condition of the baby, analyze the possible risks and, on the basis of this, will orientate which formula is best for the newborn. They are easily absorbed by the child's body thanks to demineralized milk serum and in their composition are as close as possible to human breast milk. Pay attention to the additional components in the mixture: bifidobacteria, lysozyme, lactulose, taurine, pre- and probiotics, nucleotides, fatty acids and others. These elements contribute to the better functioning of the digestive tract, allow the child to develop properly and gain weight.
A photo: Getty Images The mixture should be introduced gradually so that the child’s body adapts to the new diet. As a rule, the transition to the mixture takes 7-14 days, starting with the introduction of 30 grams of the mixture in each feeding. On each subsequent day, the dose is increased by the same volume, until the new mixture reaches the recommended age norm. Such a gradual change in nutrition allows parents to evaluate the reaction of the child’s body. During adaptation to infant formula, newborns may experience constipation or diarrhea, bloating, colic, regurgitation and skin rash. If the symptoms persist, you should consult a doctor and clearly describe the child’s disturbing symptoms for the selection of a specialized therapeutic mixture. Such mixtures include hypoallergenic, lactose-free, fermented milk, anti-reflux, and others. Their main action is aimed at correcting problems related to the digestion or digestibility of food components. Only the baby can choose the best mixture for himself, and the task of parents to monitor the reaction of the child’s body as much as possible and not change the mixture for no apparent reason and consult a breastfeeding specialist. children. It is also helpful to know:
