Children's mixture "Peptamen Junior": advantages, features, reviews

Nutrition is the guarantee of health. The immunity of the child depends on its composition. It is desirable that the food is balanced, varied, rich in vitamins and trace elements. But how to be in a situation where a child is allergic, and most of the products just do not fit it? In this case, "Peptamen Junior" will come to the rescue. This mixture for children from 1 year to 10 years. In the article we will find out its advantages.

We study the composition

Considering the mixture for children "Peptamen Junior", the composition of which is quite interesting, it is first of all worth noting the absence of lactose, gluten and split protein. Due to the fact that the basis of nutrition is peptides, it is well absorbed, helps to cope with allergic manifestations, dermatitis. This product is intended for children from 1 to 10 years. Can act as a full-fledged food, and an addition to the main food.

The mixture contains in its composition the necessary complex of vitamins and microelements. Among them we can distinguish:

• Carnitine. It is especially important for the developing child organism. This element contributes to increased appetite, good weight gain, normalization of metabolism.

• Phosphorus. It participates in almost all processes occurring in the body.

• Calcium. He is responsible for the correct formation of bone tissue, activates and "launches" a lot of enzymes.

• Iodine. Promotes good functioning of the thyroid gland, proper production of hormones.

With a correctly calculated daily rate, the child receives from the mixture 51% carbohydrates, 33% fat and 16% protein. And the latter enter the body already in a split state, which provides an excellent digestion by the intestinal tract.

For whom is the mixture suitable?

A mixture of "Peptaman Junior" is quite popular among parents whose children have small problems with health and weight gain. Pediatricians recommend to include it in the diet of babies in the following cases:

• Disruption of the gastrointestinal tract;

• Chronic diarrhea and vomiting;

• anorexia;

• Insufficient weight gain;

• Postoperative period;

• Transferred chemotherapy.

Nutrition can be oral and with a probe.

How to use it correctly

A mixture of "Pepmenmen Junior" is easy enough to breed. To do this, carefully read the instructions written on the outside of the package.

1. Wash hands thoroughly, prepare dishes for mixing. It is good to use for this purpose a bottle or a deep cup so that you can mix the ingredients.

2. Spoon, included in the kit, note the desired amount of the mixture. Do not make proportions "by eye". Follow the chart on each package.

3. Pour boiled water at room temperature into the prepared container.

4. Gently pour in the mixture.

5. Mix thoroughly.

It is worth remembering that the children's mixture "Peptamen Junior" can not be boiled, it will lose its properties. Drink it should be immediately after the breeding, you do not need to leave the rest of the drink in the refrigerator.

Acquire this mixture better in the pharmacy, so as not to face forgery. Pay attention to the packaging and the expiration date. The company "Nestle" produces "Peptamen Junior" only in tin cans with a volume of 400 grams. After the factory protective film has been removed, the shelf life of the mixture is 1 month. This must be remembered, so as not to harm the child and not cause poisoning the body.

Are there any contraindications?

Like any other product, this mixture is not suitable for all children. Doctors do not recommend it:

• Babies who are under 1 year old. By its composition, the mixture is designed for more adult organisms, so for a baby it will be a big problem to completely digest the product.

• Children who have individual intolerance components. This can lead to allergic reactions and worsening of the child's condition.

It is worthwhile to give a mixture to children until they reach the age of 3 years. It is advisable not to take the drink in its pure form, but to use it as an additive to food.

Parents' comments

The mixture of "Peptamen Junior", reviews of which are mostly positive, has proved itself well in the Russian market. Parents and leading pediatricians of the country note its following advantages:

1. A unique composition. Does not contain lactose and gluten. This is especially important for children who have allergic reactions to dairy products and meat.

2. The protein is completely cleaved. Thanks to this intestine and stomach, there is practically no need to work hard and digest the drink (self-absorption will occur).

3. Vanilla sweetish taste like children, and they gladly agree to use the mixture.

Of the minuses, one can note the high cost (about 1,000 rubles).

"Peptamen Junior" is a rather popular mixture. It is recommended by doctors as a therapeutic diet. Due to its unique composition, it is well absorbed by the children's body. As a result, children quickly gain weight. The mixture is especially indispensable in the postoperative period.