"Baby" mixture: the composition of the product. What is included in the baby milk formula "Baby"?

Full nutrition of the baby is the basis of his health and timely development. For the newborn baby, mother's breast milk is the most preferable, which contains valuable nutrients, a cavity that satisfies the needs of a small organism. Unfortunately, for some reason, breastfeeding can become impossible. In this case, the baby needs to pick up the infant formula. One of such widely known products is the milk formula "Malyutka", the composition of which is carefully thought out by specialists.

Switching to artificial feeding

If breastfeeding becomes difficult, then it is necessary to switch to artificial feeding. If possible, you need to do this 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 baby, it is important to remember that it must be adapted, in other words, approximate in composition to breast milk.

Type of mixture. Its characteristics

Milk mixture "Baby" appeared on the Russian market 30 years ago. It was the first product developed in Russia for feeding children in the first year of life. A mixture of "Baby", the composition of which has been repeatedly improved over time, is an adapted milk formula. Only such products can be used to feed children from the very moment of birth. The 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", from the birth applied, fully meets these requirements. Its development was carried out in accordance with the recommendations of WHO, as well as with the standards of the Institute of Nutrition RAMS, mandatory for use in the production of infant formula for the first year of life.

Energy basis of the composition of the mixture

The energy base of any product, which includes proteins, fats and carbohydrates, is represented in the "Baby" mixture with the following components:

1. Dry demineralized whey.

2. Vegetable oils.

3. Skimmed milk powder.

4. Maltodextrin.

Elements of the protein component of the mixture are whey protein and casein. Due to the content of these substances in the product in a ratio of 60:40, respectively, significantly reduces the load on the immature enzyme system of the child, which ensures the process of splitting of these proteins and their absorption.

The "Baby" mixture, the composition of the fat component in which is also carefully thought out, is designed for the best development of all the systems of the child's organism. 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.

The carbohydrate composition of the mixture is also optimal. Included in it are lactose, which is the main component, and maltodextrin, which is 25%. This proportion provides an acceptable load on the baby's kidneys, which can not yet function fully. Lactose plays an important role in the assimilation of minerals, the formation of normal intestinal microflora. The chosen proportion of different types of carbohydrates also contributes to the optimal saturation of the child, enough that the baby is calm in between meals.

Vitamins

To fully develop the child's body, you need a good supply of all the necessary vitamins. They are in optimal quantity and the mixture of "Baby" is enriched. "Nutricia" (the composition of the mixture was the result of the development of this particular company) included in the product all the most important for the baby's body vitamins.

Carnitine, vitamins C, E and A are a powerful antioxidant complex, which plays an important role in the formation of strong immunity of the child.

Entering the baby taurine in the body contributes to the normal development of brain structures. Choline, which is a vitamin-like compound, is responsible for the process of hematopoiesis, increases the resistance of the immune system of the baby to intestinal infections.

Folic acid is necessary for the formation of a complete nervous system of the child. The vitamins of group B are of great importance for the development of physiological metabolism.

The composition of the mixture "Malyutka", from the time of its birth, is also enriched with vitamins D and K. The first promotes the absorption of calcium by the body, it is the basis for the prevention of rickets in newborns. Vitamin K acts as an activator of blood clotting processes.

Minerals

Necessary to the body of a young child and various minerals. These include, for example, selenium, which is of great importance for the formation of a stable immune system of the body. This microelement has anti-carcinogenic properties that protect the body cells from possible destruction, pathological changes.

Iodine is necessary for the full development of the child's intelligence, iron for the prevention of anemia of various origins. The presence of calcium in the formula "Baby" promotes the growth of the child, a good bone condition, timely teething.

Preparation of the mixture

To ensure that the infant formula "Baby", the composition of which is optimal for the full development of the baby, was really useful, it must be properly prepared for feeding. This process can be divided into the following stages:

1. Preparation of bottles and nipple. They should be thoroughly washed and sterilized. This ensures the absence of pathogenic microorganisms that can penetrate the finished mixture.

2. Preparation of water. It must necessarily be boiled, the optimal temperature is 45-50 degrees.

3. Dilution of the mixture. To maintain the necessary proportions, you need to use a special table, placed on a pack of the mixture "Baby". In a bottle of water you need to pour a certain amount of spoons of the mixture.

4. Closing the bottle, you need to shake it well, so that all the lumps disappear.

5. Before feeding, you need to make sure that the temperature of the resulting mixture is optimal. For this, you can drip some liquid on the inner surface of the wrist.

The mixture must be prepared right before feeding, unused amount can not be left for the next time.

The choice of the mixture "Baby" according to the age of the child

To feed babies of different ages a certain mixture of "Baby" should be used. The composition of each of them has small differences, in order to meet the needs of children in nutrients. The most adapted mixture for feeding newborn babies. For this, a baby formula "Baby 1" is used, the composition of which is most closely approximated to breast milk. After the child is 6 months old, you can move on to the next stage. From this point on, it is preferable to use a mixture with labeling 2 for feeding. For feeding children after one year, the mixture "Malyutka 3" is designed, the composition of which meets the growing energy needs of the baby.

When choosing a baby food, parents should carefully read the information on the package, indicating the age of the child for whom the mixture is intended, and the corresponding digital marking.

Mixtures "Baby" for small gourmets

With the child's age, it becomes more difficult to persuade people to eat. If newborn babies require the next feeding, obeying the instinct, the one-year-old may refuse to eat what is useful, but does not like him. For small gourmets, a special mixture of "Baby" is produced, the composition of which still contributes to the full development of the child. The peculiarity of the product is its different tastes. There is, for example, a mixture of "Baby 3", which has a taste of forest berries. This product is sure to please the baby, and he will drink the whole bottle with pleasure.