We choose a mixture for newborns. Reviews and recommendations

It has long been proven that the best food for a newborn is breast milk. But, unfortunately, very often there are situations when artificial feeding is required. Today, baby food in a wide range is presented in pharmacies and stores. What kind of mixture to choose for newborns? Reviews and recommendations of doctors will help you make the right choice. The composition of breast milk is determined by nature, but the choice of a high—quality mixture is the task of the mother.

Before buying food, it is necessary to decide which mixture to feed the newborn.

Unadapted, adapted and therapeutic — there are mixtures of these types for newborns. Reviews of friends regarding a particular product should not be a reason for choosing a diet. Everything is individual here.

Unadapted Mixtures

Some 35 years ago, artificial nutrition was diluted cow's milk or a liquid decoction of cereals diluted with the same milk. But such feeding does not take into account the needs of a small organism. Therefore, even today such mixtures are called unadapted.

Special children's kefir, milk, ryazhenka are also an unadapted diet, and these products are recommended for a child after 8-12 months. A variety of sweet mixes are made from cow's milk, sugar and cereal decoctions. Oatmeal, rice, buckwheat are used for their preparation. Mixtures with oatmeal decoction are laxative, and with rice — on the contrary, contribute to the consolidation of the stool. This allows you to select a mixture, taking into account the characteristics of the child.

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Adapted mixes

The presence of the phrase "Adapted nutrition" on the package indicates that the mixture was produced taking into account all the physiological needs of a baby of a certain age. Manufacturers of baby food are constantly improving their product, trying to bring it as close as possible to breast milk. To do this, cow's and goat's milk is specially processed to reduce the content of salts and protein in it, but at the same time increase the amount of necessary vitamins and trace elements. The mixture intended for feeding babies from birth to six months is called highly adapted. For older children (from six months and older than a year), partially adapted ones can be used. Choose an adapted mixture for newborns in the store. Reviews of young mothers talk about the advantages of this type of artificial nutrition.

Therapeutic mixtures

As a rule, such mixtures are prescribed by a pediatrician. They are not a medicine, but due to a certain composition they help a particular child to cope with the problem that has arisen. Mixtures made from soy or goat's milk are prescribed if there is an allergy to cow's milk protein. If a child has an intestinal infection or other gastrointestinal diseases, then a diet with pre- and probiotics is suitable. In case of lactose deficiency, the use of low- or lactose-free mixtures is recommended. Mixtures based on protein hydrolysate are indicated for allergic reactions and digestive disorders.

How much mixture does a newborn need?

The volume of the mixture increases in proportion to the age of the child. At the beginning, the daily volume is 1/5 of the total body weight of the baby. With each subsequent month, the portions become larger, but the amount should not exceed 1100 ml per day.

If mom's milk is both food and drink, then artificial mixtures are only food. Therefore, the baby needs additional fluid. Water for the baby should be chosen special (baby) and offer him to drink between feedings.

The main thing with artificial feeding is the right mixture for newborns. Reviews, recommendations and tips will come to the aid of a young mother.