Baby formula. How to make the right choice?

According to statistics, today almost 70% of newborn children partially or completely need artificial nutrition. Parents are forced to buy their long-awaited children's infant formula. There is a huge choice in the market. Among the mass of proposals, each parent tries to find something that will be most beneficial to the child.

When choosing a mixture, an important role is played by such criteria as its composition, as well as the absence of any negative reaction to it in the baby (colic, constipation, profuse regurgitation). Sometimes with certain diagnoses it is necessary to choose special children's mixtures. Reviews of other mothers in this case are unlikely to be useful. Here it is worth turning to the pediatrician, who will advise which mixture to buy best.

However, before you start feeding the baby's mixture, you need to understand some points. It is very important not to rush, as even modern infant formula can not completely replace the beneficial breast milk. After all, the composition of the latter varies according to the age of the child, so that breastfeeding provides the baby with all the necessary nutrients.

According to medical statistics, a maximum of three percent of women have serious health problems that do not allow them to feed the crumbs. In this case, only in the first 2-3 months after birth, about half of the children are transferred to full artificial feeding. The main reasons for this are the lack of necessary knowledge and non-compliance with the rules of breastfeeding.

However, if you still have to feed supplement - infant formulas - or completely transfer the baby to artificial feeding, the choice of milk formula should be approached as responsibly as possible. When choosing a mixture, give preference to exclusively adapted, which in their composition are very close to the mother's milk. It is very important not to give the infant in the first months of life a cow or goat's milk, as this can be dangerous for his health.

Today, more than 70 different types of mixtures have been officially registered, which replace mother's milk.

Swiss children's blends Nestle - is one of the quality products, which has proven itself for many years. More than one generation of children has grown on the blends of this brand. Today, three types of Nestle blends are offered, which are divided according to the baby's age and medical indications.

The largest niche is occupied by children's mixtures NAN (Nan), among which, in addition to the age division, there are:

- NAN Premium for healthy children;

- NAN hypoallergenic for children prone to allergies;

- NAN fermented milk - it is suitable for healthy children, and for those who have various problems with the intestines;

- NAN with bifidobacteria;

- NAN-lactose for children with lactose intolerance;

- Pre-NAN for premature or small children.

Popular and children's mixtures Nestogen (Nestor) from Nestle. Children suffering from diarrhea may be recommended a mixture of ALFARE. Its reception should be carried out exclusively under the supervision of a doctor.

Note! Select a mixture for your baby should only a pediatrician!