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Breastfeeding experts confidently say: any woman can breastfeed a child. However, sometimes the desire to feed the baby encounters serious obstacles. The main obstacle to breastfeeding are diseases whose treatment is not compatible with breastfeeding. Sometimes, having started successfully, breastfeeding ends after a few months due to the fact that the mother was unable to establish lactation and properly organize the feeding process. There are times when a mother, due to her own views and beliefs, does not try to breastfeed her baby at all, giving formula from birth. In all these cases, the child grows up on artificial feeding. It is important for parents to understand what formulas for newborn babies are in terms of their composition and properties. The fact is that feeding a baby at an early age is the key to his health for the future. Of course, nothing can be better than mother’s milk, but if for some reason the child will grow up on artificial feeding, the choice of formula for nutrition must be approached very thoroughly.

Types of mixtures: study and classify

The baby food market has a wide range of varieties of infant formula, which are consistent with the requirements of GOST and the Institute of Nutrition. It is very easy to get confused in the variety of multi-colored jars and boxes with baby formula. Therefore, to begin with, we suggest you figure out who is who on the store shelf and what the numbers and inscriptions on the packages with the mixture mean. In other words, let’s look at what baby formulas are in terms of consistency, composition, age and purpose.

Consistency

Based on consistency, infant formula can be divided into dry and liquid.

• Dry mixes. On the Russian market this is 90% of infant formula. Such mixtures are powder packaged in a cardboard box or tin can, which must be diluted with boiled water before use.
• Liquid. Such mixtures are ready for use and only require heating. They are sold in tetra packs and packaged in 200 ml. The only problem is that in Russian stores the share of such mixtures is negligible. You can find such mixtures only in large cities.

The most common are dry ones, they are convenient to store, dispense, easy to transport and have a wide variety of choices. Liquid mixtures are easier to prepare than dry mixtures, as they only require heating. But they have a short shelf life (only a couple of days).

Compound

Almost all infant formulas are made from cow's milk. Since cow's milk protein is foreign to our body, it must be present in the mixture in a modified form. Depending on the degree of processing of milk protein, infant formulas can be divided into:

• Adapted. They are made on the basis of demineralized cow's milk whey, so such mixtures are as close as possible to breast milk in their properties. They are quite light, nutritious, and quickly digestible. Adapted mixtures are designed specifically for newborns. In addition to demineralized whey, the adapted mixtures include polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and nucleotides. Of course, such mixtures are more expensive to produce, so based on price they can be classified as premium. The most popular adapted mixtures are:

— Nestle NAN (cost about 400-500 rubles per 400 g package, depending on the availability of additional components);

— Nutricia Nutrilon (prices range from 375 to 650 rubles per 400g);

— Semper (sold in packages of 350 g, price range 360-480 rubles);

Some babies suffer from cow's milk protein intolerance, so formulas based on the whey of such milk are not suitable for them. For such children, there are adapted milk formulas based on goat milk:

— Bibikol Nanny (a 400g package costs about 1300 rubles);

• Partially adapted to some extent close in structural composition to breast milk, they include not only lactose, but also sucrose, they do not have a stabilized mineral-fat composition;
• Subsequent are made from whole cow's milk powder to which sucrose and starch are added; they do not contain whey.

Depending on the child's age: Up to 6 months are the starting ones, and over six months are the subsequent ones.

Liquid mixtures are also adapted. The most accessible of them are:

— Ready-made milk formula NAN (price about 60 rubles per 200 ml package)

— Ready-made milk formula Agusha (price about 25 rubles per 200 ml package)

• Unadapted. These mixtures are made based on cow's milk protein - casein. As additional components, they can contain everything that is found in adapted mixtures. There are mixtures that are very “poor” in composition: they lack taurine and fatty acids. For this reason, in some sources, unadapted baby formulas are divided into “less adapted” (casein instead of demineralized whey, the remaining components are the same as in adapted mixtures) and “partially adapted” (casein and a poor composition of additional components). This is not entirely correct, because the degree of adaptation of the mixture is determined by how easily the mixture is absorbed by the child’s body, and this depends precisely on what is present in it as a milk base: demineralized whey or cow’s milk protein. Casein mixtures, regardless of their nutritional value, are more difficult to digest, so they are all unadapted in any case, and should be given only after 6 months. The main “representatives” of casein mixtures are:

— Similac (price from 350 to 650 rubles for standard packaging);

— Nestle Nestogen (a 370g package sells for an average of 240 rubles);

— Baby (price per package is about 210 rubles).

As a child grows, his digestive system develops. If formulas based on demineralized whey are better suited for a newborn, then for children older than six months you can use casein formulas or formulas whose milk base is powdered cow's milk (these are mixtures of the second and subsequent levels).

Age indicator

The formula of infant formula greatly depends on the age of the baby for whom it is intended. This is due to the fact that as the child grows and develops, the child’s digestive system improves and the body’s needs for nutrients change. This is a completely natural process, because breast milk also changes its composition as the baby grows. The formula number of the formula is always indicated on the packaging. Behind each number and designation there is a specific age range.

The gradation of mixtures by age is as follows:

• “0” or the prefix “pre” in the name - the mixture is intended for newborn premature or low birth weight babies;
• “1” - mixture for children from birth to 6 months;
• “2” - mixture for babies from 6 months to 1 year;
• “3” is a mixture for children over one year old.

As we said earlier, as the formula of the formula changes over time, its milk base changes: the amount of unadapted cow's milk proteins increases. In addition, the content of vitamins and minerals increases, because the need for these substances becomes higher. It is also believed that formulas for older children are more filling and nutritious.

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Specialized and medicinal mixtures

Sometimes the characteristics of the baby’s body and health state make special demands on infant formula. In such cases, the child needs specialized or medicinal mixtures. Depending on what type of problem the baby has, the following infant formulas can be distinguished:

• Formulas intended for premature babies: They contain a lot of protein, vitamins and whey protein and have high energy value. Manufacturers designate packages of such food with the meaning «0» or another prefix "pre-" in the title.

• Fermented milk mixtures. Used for digestive problems (colic, constipation, during the recovery period after taking medications, to treat dysbiosis). Such mixtures contain lactic acid and bifidobacteria. If babies experience colic, vomiting, diarrhea, regurgitation, it is effective to use anti-reflux nutrition containing substances (gum or starch) that act as thickeners. For example: “Nutrilon AR”, “Enfamil AR”, “Nutrilak AR”, “Frisovoy”. For constipation, use a diet enriched with gum, which has the properties of dietary fiber, or lactulose. Lactulose is a disaccharide that activates the growth of bifidobacteria. Lactulose is contained in Detolact Bifidus and Semper Bifidus.

More common and most popular mixtures:

— Nutrilac Fermented milk (price about 400 rubles)

— Nutrilon Fermented milk (price about 410 rubles)

— NAN Fermented milk (price about 450 rubles).

• Mixtures with high iron content. Such mixtures are prescribed to babies over 4 months of age for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia. A signal for prescribing a formula with a high iron content is low hemoglobin levels in the child’s blood. Of course, it is impossible to bring hemoglobin back to normal with the mixture alone, and the pediatrician will prescribe iron supplements. The mixtures themselves with a high iron content are not positioned on the Russian market as medicinal, they simply have a richer composition and the proportion of iron in them is greater than in other mixtures.

— Enfamil Premium (price about 390 rubles)

— Similac Premium (price about 350 rubles).

• Hypoallergenic mixtures. This type of nutrition is necessary for babies prone to allergic reactions. Cow's milk protein is a strong allergen, so in such mixtures hydrolyzed, i.e., is used. already partially digested protein broken down by enzymes. Hypoallergenic infant formulas often have the abbreviation “HA” in the name.

— Nutrilon Hypoallergenic (price about 550 rubles)

— NAN Hypoallergenic (price about 550 rubles)

• Lactose-free and soy mixtures. Used for cow's milk protein intolerance. This is a pronounced form of food allergy, for which even hypoallergenic mixtures will not help.

— Nutrilon Soy (price about 560 rubles)

— Frisosoy (price about 450 rubles)

— NAN Lactose-free (price about 690 rubles)

— Similac Isomil (price about 410 rubles)

• Antireflux mixtures. Necessary for babies who often spit up. These mixtures contain special thickening components: carob gluten, rice or corn starch. The packaging of such mixtures often bears the abbreviation “A.R.”

— Enfamil A.R. (price about 670 rubles)

— Frisovo (price about 610 rubles)

— Nutrilon Antireflux (price about 680 rubles)

It is important to know! There is also such a thing as “supplementary feeding during breastfeeding.” Supplementary mixture used when the baby does not have enough mother's milk. Then highly adapted formulas are used (they can be called breast milk substitutes).

Choosing a formula for a newborn

The choice of food for artificial feeding of a child must be made after consultation and examination of the baby by a pediatrician. At the same time, every attentive parent must be familiar with the fundamental principles that will help choose the right mixture.

In order to choose a formula for a newborn baby, you need to remember what requirements a high-quality infant formula meets.

1. For newborn babies, you need to choose only adapted formulas. They are most similar in composition to breast milk and are easily digested and absorbed by the infant body.
2. When choosing a mixture, you must strictly adhere to age recommendations. You can start artificially feeding a newborn baby only from the initial stage of formula; you cannot switch to a different level of formula before 6 months.
3. If your baby has any health problems or has difficulty digesting, choose specialized or medicinal mixtures. By the way, it is not at all necessary to completely transfer the child to a medicinal formula. In some cases, it is enough to replace 1-2 feedings per day with it.
4. Do not blindly follow advertising; always study the composition of the mixture yourself and compare it with other mixture options. If possible, choose a mixture that does not contain palm or canola oil and is rich in vitamins and minerals.
5. Pay attention to the expiration date of the mixture. Do not buy a mixture with a borderline expiration date.
6. Buy baby food only in specialized stores.
7. The presence of carnitine, linoleic acid, taurine is useful - they are involved in fat, protein, vitamin and energy metabolism, tissue generation, and the formation of internal organs.
8. Monitor your baby's reaction to food. If you experience allergies or digestive problems, consult your pediatrician. Perhaps the selected mixture is not suitable for your baby and needs to be replaced.

How to understand that the mixture is not suitable

As the experience of mothers whose babies grow up on artificial feeding shows, finding “your” formula is not always easy and quick. The only search method is the “trial and error” method. To avoid indigestion and health problems, the mother needs to carefully monitor the baby’s reaction to the formula. Some tips will help the mother navigate and understand whether the chosen formula is suitable for the child. So, it’s worth thinking about a new mixture if:

• Appear in the form of a rash and redness of the skin;
• The child has frequent loose stools with white spots (undigested particles of the mixture);
• The baby shows anxiety, screams and cries after feeding, and does not maintain the required interval between meals;
• The child is not gaining weight well ();
• At night the baby sleeps very restlessly and often wakes up.

Prepare the mixture only in accordance with the preparation method indicated on the package; observe the proportions of the components.

Artificial feeding is an expensive pleasure. Parents who use the formula note that the baby’s nutrition becomes a very significant expense item in the family budget. However, you should not save on mixtures by choosing cheaper and low-quality options. The best option to save money and be sure that the baby has enough for growth and development is breastfeeding, so try to establish lactation and feed, and only take a bottle if breastfeeding is really impossible.

Breast milk is the optimal and healthiest food for children, especially in the first year of life. However, for various reasons, many mothers cannot fully satisfy the needs of their infants. Today, more than 700 thousand babies in Russia are bottle-fed. In addition, there are mixed-fed children who receive both mother’s milk and additional nutrition.

The modern market offers formulas for newborns and older babies of various types and brands. In this article we will look at the types of baby food, learn how to choose the right formula, and which one is best for your baby.

Types of mixtures

First of all, dry and liquid mixtures are separated. Dry mixtures are the most common food, occupying 90% of the Russian market. It is a dry composition that must be diluted with water in a certain ratio. Liquid mixtures are extremely rare in stores. They are ready-made food that just needs to be heated before use. Such food is quick, easy and convenient to prepare, but it has a much shorter shelf life, and it is difficult to get such food, especially in small towns.

Based on their composition, the following types are distinguished:

• Adapted infant formula containing cow's milk whey. This is a light food that is quickly absorbed in the baby’s body, as it is as close as possible to the composition of breast milk. Optimally suitable for newborns;
• Partially adapted formulas are close in structure to breast milk. But they contain not only lactose (like some adapted species), but also sucrose. This composition can cause skin rashes, increased gas formation and colic, deterioration of the teeth and even caries;
• Casein formulas contain cow's milk protein (casein) and are suitable for babies after six months, as they are difficult to digest and are intended for more developed digestion.

We will separately highlight medical nutrition, which is suitable for children with digestive problems and those prone to allergic reactions. Among such products, hypoallergenic children's dairy products marked “HA” or “NA” are distinguished. These are goat milk mixtures and lactose-free formulations.

Antireflux formulas are labeled “AP” or “AR” and are suitable for a child with frequent constipation and regurgitation. This food contains gum. This is a plant polysaccharide that swells in the stomach, which reduces regurgitation and relieves constipation.

Fermented milk mixtures should be chosen if the child has severe and frequent constipation or dysbacteriosis, excessive regurgitation or vomiting. The product contains bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria, which normalize digestion and eliminate stomach discomfort.

Formulas with a high iron content are suitable for children over 4 months. This diet should be chosen for anemia and iron deficiency, as well as for low hemoglobin levels in the blood.

How to choose the right baby formula

Choose food that is appropriate for your age. Marking on the package “0” or “Pre” (“Pre”) is intended for premature babies and low-weight infants, “1” – for newborns and children up to six months, “2” – for babies from 6 to 12 months, “3” ” – for a child over one year old.

1. Before purchasing, carefully study the expiration date and check the packaging for integrity. It is advisable to consult with a pediatrician, he will help you choose the diet that is most suitable for your baby;
2. For newborns, it is better to choose adapted fermented milk mixtures. The composition of such nutrition is as close as possible to breast milk and is easier to digest in a still fragile body. Partially adapted or casein formulas can be chosen for children older than six months who do not have allergies or digestive problems;
3. Study the composition carefully. It is advisable to take baby formulas without palm, coconut and rapeseed oils. Some manufacturers do not indicate any information about the oil content, but this does not mean that it is not there;
4. The nutritional composition should contain the maximum amount of vitamins, minerals and other beneficial elements. It’s good if the composition includes dietary fiber, pro- and prebiotics, fish oil and taurine. Baby food should contain sufficient amounts of iron, iodine and folic acid;
5. When introducing a new formula, give your baby a small portion and observe the reaction. If your child's colic increases, vomiting and signs of allergies appear, immediately stop giving your baby allergenic foods and consult a doctor. Read what to do if you are allergic to formula milk;
6. If the child is not gaining weight well, is capricious and cries during, before or after feeding, sleeps restlessly and wakes up frequently, the formula is not suitable for the baby!;
7. Once you have found the right formula, don't change your diet any further. Too frequent changes negatively affect the well-being and health of the child;
8. Prepare the mixture according to the instructions. Violation of the ratio of water and powder will lead to digestive upset in the child! Do not store an open can for longer than the specified time.

When preparing, use only clean filtered water. You need to feed your baby food at a temperature no higher than 38 degrees. It is advisable to prepare a new mixture before each feeding. Prepared food can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than a day.

On many Russian and foreign websites you will find ratings of baby food and reviews from parents about this or that food. Please review this information before purchasing. But before you determine which formula is best, remember that each child has individual development. And what suits one may cause allergies in another. We offer a rating that presents the most popular brands that have collected the best reviews.

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Baby formula at home

Baby food prepared at home allows you to change recipes and add those foods that the baby accepts well and to which the child is not allergic. In addition, you will be confident in the safety of your food and can fully control the composition of your food.

Before switching your child to homemade food, consult your doctor!

Recipes for infant formula consist of using cow's or goat's milk for preparation. Of course, goat milk formulas are less allergenic and easier to digest. To prepare, milk is poured into bottles and closed with rubber stoppers. Then place a towel on the bottom of the enamel pan and fill it with water above the level of the milk in the bottles.

Place the pan on heat and bring to a boil, then leave on the stove for another 10-15 minutes. The resulting milk is cooled to the desired temperature and stored for no more than a day in a cool, dark place.

For a bottle-fed or mixed-fed baby, complementary foods can be introduced as early as 4-5 months. At first, the baby can be given vegetable purees and porridge with water, cottage cheese and fermented milk products. You will find recipes for complementary feeding in the article “”.

The choice of milk formulas today is large. It seems that the manufacturers have provided for everything: if the baby was born prematurely, and if the baby has a food allergy, and many other important “ifs”... But young mothers’ heads are spinning - how to choose the right mixture, what to pay attention to. Let's figure it out together?

What is the difference between breast milk and formula milk?

Mother's milk is a balanced source of nutrients for the baby. Its composition is skillfully thought out by nature itself so that the baby receives all the necessary substances for growth and development. The uniqueness of breast milk is that its composition changes depending on the needs of the baby. And if at the beginning of feeding the baby receives the so-called “foremilk”, which quenches thirst, then he drinks fatty milk, which gives a feeling of fullness.

When feeding formula milk, the baby receives the same composition from the first drop to the last. Therefore, manufacturers of the first baby food, when developing the composition of formulas, focus on the content of fats and vitamins in breast milk, as well as on how much breast milk a child of a certain age consumes per day. The total amount of nutrients that the child’s body absorbs is taken into account. But no formula can replace mother's milk.

Breastfeeding experts are confident that any mother can breastfeed her baby (with the exception of diseases whose treatment is not compatible with breastfeeding).

However, there are cases when a mother cannot feed her child herself - this is due to diseases whose treatment is incompatible with breastfeeding. Therefore, you need to choose a formula that is suitable for the child.

The modern baby food market offers a wide selection of infant formulas that are consistent with the requirements of GOST and the Research Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. It’s easy for an inexperienced mother to get confused... What are baby formulas based on consistency, composition, age and purpose?

Types of milk formulas

Adapted and non-adapted

Almost all infant formulas are made from cow's milk. Less often - with goat milk. In the mixture, cow's milk protein is present in a modified form, since it is foreign to the human body. It is based on the degree of processing of milk protein that formulas for newborns are divided into different types:

• Adapted milk formulas. Produced from demineralized cow's milk whey. These formulas are as close as possible to breast milk in their properties, they are quite light, nutritious, and quickly absorbed. Adapted formulas are intended for newborns. Until the age of 6 months, children need starter milk formulas, then subsequent ones.
• Unadapted milk formulas. The basis of these mixtures is cow's milk protein (casein). Non-adapted milk formulas differ from each other in composition: “poor” in composition: they lack taurine, fatty acids and those containing them. You need to know that due to the presence of casein, formulas are more difficult to absorb by the child’s body, so they must be introduced into the children’s diet after 6 months.

Types of milk formulas by age

See the numbers on the formula packaging:

• “0” or the prefix “pre” in the name - this milk formula is intended for newborn premature or low birth weight babies;
• “1” - mixture for children from birth to 6 months;
• “2” - mixture for babies from 6 months to 1 year;
• “3” is a mixture for children over one year old.

Specialized and medicinal mixtures

Sometimes there are special requirements for baby food. In particular, when the baby is premature or suffers from food allergies. Depending on the characteristics of the child’s body and the baby’s health condition, we will highlight the following infant formulas:

• for premature babies. They are distinguished by a high content of protein, vitamins and whey protein in their composition, and high energy value. You can recognize these mixtures by the number “0” or the prefix “pre-” in the name;
• fermented milk mixtures. Pediatricians prescribe them for colic, constipation, during the recovery period after taking medications, and for the treatment of dysbiosis. The composition of these mixtures is distinguished by the content of lactic acid and bifidobacteria;
• mixtures with a high iron content. They are prescribed to children over 4 months of age for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia;
• hypoallergenic mixtures. They are introduced into the diet of children prone to allergic reactions. The difference between the mixtures is that they use partially digested and enzyme-digested cow's milk protein. You will recognize such mixtures by the abbreviation “HA” in the name;
• lactose-free and soy mixtures. They are prescribed to children with a pronounced form of food allergy;
• antireflux mixtures. Designed for babies who spit up frequently. The composition of the mixtures includes thickeners: carob gluten, rice or corn starch. Look for the abbreviation “A.R.” on the packaging.

Expert opinion

Alena Paretskaya, Breastfeeding and Child Nutrition Consultant: “ The choice of any milk formula and its replacement should always be discussed with your pediatrician; for a small child, a sudden change in diet is stressful, and it is important that it does not affect his digestion. The transition from mixture to mixture, the introduction of a new or medicinal mixture should occur gradually and smoothly so as not to lead to disturbances in the functioning of enzymes. If the formula suits you, the baby eats it well and gains weight, you should not change the formula only at your request, without objective reasons (it’s too expensive, a friend recommended a different one). The mixture is replaced according to age with those that will be more suitable in grade - from “0” to one, from one to two. Frequent changes of the mixture threaten allergies and disruption of enzymes.”

An increasing number of children suffer from atopic dermatitis. In 70-85% of cases they develop an allergy to cow's milk proteins. Pediatricians usually prescribe dairy-free formulas for children with allergies.

• Dairy-free formulas are divided into preventive, therapeutic and prophylactic and therapeutic. The doctor decides which one to choose, taking into account the child’s age, the presence or absence of a confirmed diagnosis of allergies, the nature of the allergic reaction and the severity of the disease.

Only a doctor can prescribe a medicinal mixture to a child. The mother should not take the initiative, it can be harmful to the baby.

Many infant formulas contain pre- and probiotics. These components are important and play a serious role in baby nutrition from the first days of life:

• increase children's immunity;
• suppress the appearance and development of putrefactive bacteria that cause abdominal pain;
• improve digestion;
• prevent fermentation and excessive gas formation;
• promote the appearance and growth of beneficial microorganisms in the children's intestines.

The choice of a mixture with probiotics should be made by a pediatrician, who will evaluate the results of research on a particular strain and the advisability of prescribing a mixture with specific bacteria to the baby.

The fat component of the latest generation of infant formula is represented in most cases by a combination of vegetable oils. Vegetable oils serve as a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) of the omega-6 and omega-3 families, which are present in sufficient quantities in breast milk and are practically absent in cow's milk. PUFAs are necessary for the full formation of the baby’s brain, visual organs and contribute to the harmonious neuropsychic development of the child.

Quality is nearby

When choosing infant formula, some young parents prefer foreign brands - from New Zealand, Holland, Israel, etc. But what is foreign is not always the best. Do you know, for example, that manufacturers of Belarusian infant formula go through the same process of registering their products in Russia as their colleagues from far abroad? This means that the product undergoes the same laboratory tests and meets all quality criteria. Or the fact that in Belarus only milk from certified farms is used for the production of infant formula (as in Sweden or Germany)? For example, the leading manufacturer of baby food in the Republic of Belarus, Bellakt, uses only live milk from its own farms located in the area of ​​the Belovezhskaya Pushcha national reserve. And since production is located in close proximity to farms, delivery of fresh milk takes no more than an hour! Our neighbors have very high quality milk, because agricultural organizations themselves are interested in obtaining a high-quality and safe product. And if the milk is of high quality, then so is the mixture.

Sometimes the transition to artificial feeding is a necessary measure, but often it is a simple misunderstanding by young mothers of the unique opportunities and advantages that the process of natural feeding of babies provides. If you decide to continue breastfeeding your baby, the “Breastfeeding” section will help you.

Do you need a mixture? You should never rush to supplement your baby with formula feeding if there is a shortage of milk, not to mention completely switching the baby to artificial feeding. Even the most modern infant formula cannot compare with breast milk, the composition of which varies depending on the age and state of health of the child, time of day and year, providing the optimal supply for a particular child not only of nutrients, but also of many other substances and cells: leukocytes, antibodies , enzymes, hormones, etc. We must not forget about another very important role of breastfeeding - creating a favorable emotional atmosphere and establishing relationships between a mother and her baby. According to medical statistics, only 1-3% of women have serious health problems that make breastfeeding impossible, while 60% of children are transferred to artificial feeding in the period from birth to 2 months. The reason is non-compliance or ignorance of the basic rules of breastfeeding and the lack of normal maternal feelings for the child in many women.

Indications for artificial feeding: pregnancy and childbirth were difficult, requiring recuperation, taking medications that pass into breast milk, infectious diseases of the mother, etc. Insufficient production of breast milk: control weighings show that the baby is not gaining enough weight, and all attempts to stimulate lactation are unsuccessful. The impossibility of continuous breastfeeding in situations where the mother is forced to leave the child under the supervision of someone, and expressed or frozen milk is not enough.

However, before deciding to switch your baby to artificial feeding, make every effort to maintain breastfeeding. Be sure to consult with pediatricians, breastfeeding specialists, and neonatologists. Even a few drops of your milk will bring invaluable benefits to your baby. Read it.

If your baby is recommended to eat infant formula? How not to get lost in the variety of types of formulas and companies presenting baby food on the market? Use only specialized formulas similar in composition to breast milk. Under no circumstances should you give your child cow's milk in the first months of life; it is dangerous for his health.

Currently, more than 70 different human milk substitutes are officially registered in our country.

We bring to your attention an overview of all infant formulas presented on the Ukrainian market. There are a huge number of them for every taste and budget.

ATTENTION! Your pediatrician should select infant formula for your baby!

We will classify infant formula by manufacturer and by the degree of similarity to mother's milk and medicinal properties.

I. Division of infant formula according to the approximation of their composition to breast milk and medicinal properties:

A. Highly adapted infant formulas. The composition of such mixtures includes the following substances: whey, taurine, choline, lecithin, inositol. Such mixtures are used for children from the neonatal period (formulas for newborns and premature babies are indicated by the index PRE or 0, and from birth to 6 months - by the number 1).

These mixtures include (you can get to know each of these mixtures better below): Nutrilon, Nan, Alfare, Alprem, Prehipp and Hipp-1, Enfamil-1, Pre-Heinz, Bona, Samper Baby, Heinz, Humana.

B. Less adapted mixtures(this group of mixtures is usually designated by the number 2, suitable from 6 months). These mixtures contain cow's milk protein - casein: Similac, Enfamil, Enfamil with iron, Enfamil-2, Nutrilon-2.

C. Partially adapted mixtures. These mixtures do not contain bioactive additives (taurine, choline, many fatty acids). Examples of such mixtures: Malyutka, Malysh, Detolact, Milumil, Agusha.

D. Medicinal and anti-allergenic mixtures:

1. Lactose-free and low-lactose mixtures for children with reduced activity of the lactase enzyme in the intestines, lactose intolerance, a tendency to diarrhea (diarrhea syndrome), acute intestinal infections: Al 110, Nutrilon low-lactose, Similac-isomil, Similac Aldolak.

2. Adapted dairy-free formulas containing soy protein and intended for children with intolerance to cow's milk protein, lactose, and galactosemia: Bona-Soya, Nutri-Soya, Soya-Samp, Tutelli-soya, Heinz soy mixture, Humana SL, Humana-Soya, Enfamil Soya.

3. Adapted mixtures based on whey protein hydrolyzate for children with severe forms of allergy to cow's milk protein and lactose, with extreme prematurity, cystic fibrosis, impaired intestinal absorption (malabsorption syndrome), in the pre- and postoperative period: Alfare, Pepti-Junior, Portagen, Humana GA 1, Humana GA 2, Hipp GA 1, Hipp GA 2.

4. Adapted milk formulas fortified with iron: Detolact, Nestogen, Nutrilon 2, Similac with iron, Samper Baby 1, Samper Baby 2.

5. Adapted formulas for feeding children born prematurely, with low birth weight and insufficient body weight gain: Alprem, NAN pre, Hipp pre, Humana pre, Enfalak.)

6. Adapted formulas for feeding children with regurgitation syndrome and vomiting: Nutrilon-AR (anti-reflux), Similak Izovok, Samper Lemolak, Frisovo.

7. Adapted formulas for children with intestinal dysbiosis: NAN fermented milk, Bifidus, NAN with bifidobacteria.

8. Gluten-free formulas for children with celiac disease: Al-110, Soya-Samp, Hipp 1, Humana HN, Humana HN with MCT.

9. Formulas without phenylalanine for children with phenylketonuria: Milupa, Phenyl Free, Similac.

II. Division of mixtures by manufacturer with a description of all mixtures presented on the Ukrainian market:

Semper

Manufacturer: Gotene Ingredients AB, Sweden.

BABY 1 (for children from 0 to 6 months)- contains α-lactalbumin protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids of classes ω-3 and ω-6 (including ARA and DHA).
Does not contain: gluten, GMI, artificial preservatives, colors and flavors. Ingredients: demineralized whey powder (50%), vegetable oils (palm, sunflower, rapeseed, ARA source - Mortierella alpine, DHA source - Crypthecodinium cohnii) (19%), skimmed milk powder (12%), lactose, milk fat, minerals (sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, iodine, copper, selenium), milk protein, emulsifier (soy lecithin), vitamins (A, D, E, K, C, thiamine, niacin, B6 , folic acid, biotin, pantothenic acid), citric acid, choline, taurine, inositol, L-carnitine. Adapted breast milk substitute for children from the first week of life to 5-6 months of age. Enriched with iron, selenium, taurine, iodine and vitamins. Carbohydrates are represented only by lactose (7.2 g/100 ml). The fatty component consists of a mixture of vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed, sunflower) to provide the child with essential fatty acids responsible for the development of the nervous system, intellectual activity, and visual analyzer. The complex of minerals, vitamins and microelements corresponds to the age-related physiological needs of the child. The iron content (0.7 and 1.1 mg/100 ml, respectively) helps prevent iron deficiency anemia in children. The product is enriched with taurine, L-carnitine, selenium and iodine. Ingredients: desalted whey powder, lactose, vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed, sunflower), skimmed milk powder (ratio of whey proteins to casein 60:40), milk fat, lecithin, mineral salts (sodium, potassium, chlorides, calcium, phosphorus , iron, magnesium, zinc, iodine, copper, selenium), vitamins (A, D, E, K, C, B1, PP, B6, folic acid, biotin, pantothenic acid), taurine.

BABY 2 (for children from 6 months of age). Contains all the necessary nutrients for the optimal development of a child in the second half of life, probiotic - patented lactobacilli, which help maintain the balance of beneficial microflora, strengthen the immune system, and prevent the development of intestinal infections and allergies. Ingredients: demineralized whey, skimmed milk powder, dextrine maltose, vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed, sunflower), milk fat, mineral salts (sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, iodine, copper, selenium) , Lactobacillus casei ssp. Paracasei F 19, soy lecithin, vitamins (A, D, E, K, C, thiamine, niacin, B6, folic acid, biotin, pantothenic acid), taurine.

BIFIDUS 1 (for children from 0 to 6 months)- contains α-lactalbumin protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids of classes ω-3 and ω-6 (including ARA and DHA), a unique prebiotic - lactulose. Does not contain: gluten, GMI, artificial preservatives, colors and flavors/
Ingredients: demineralized whey powder (50%), vegetable oils (palm, sunflower, rapeseed, ARA source - Mortierella alpine, DHA source - Crypthecodinium cohnii) (19%), skimmed milk powder (12%), milk fat (8% ), lactulose (7 g/100 g), lactose, minerals (sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, iodine, copper, selenium), milk protein, emulsifier (soy lecithin), vitamins (A, D, E, K, C, thiamine, niacin, B6, folic acid, biotin, pantothenic acid), choline, taurine, inositol, L-carnitine. It is administered for constipation, dysbacteriosis and to maintain the optimal composition of the child’s intestinal microflora. Milk-based breast milk replacer. Dry, fresh, adapted milk formula is used on the recommendation of a doctor and satisfies the child’s physiological needs for basic nutrients and vitamins from birth to 12 months. Indications for use: habitual constipation (absence of independent stool for 36-48 hours), unstable stool with a tendency to constipation (daily stool, but dense consistency of stool, “sheep” feces, restlessness of the child), after antibacterial therapy, to maintain optimal composition of the child's intestinal microflora. The infant formula contains lactulose, which has bifidogenic properties. It helps to liquefy stools and make bowel movements easier, and stimulates the growth of your own bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.

BIFIDUS 2 (from 6 months)
Contains all the necessary nutrients for the optimal development of a child in the second half of life
Contains a unique prebiotic - lactulose, which promotes the growth of its own bifid flora in the intestines, enhances intestinal motor activity, and makes the child's stool looser and softer. Ingredients: demineralized whey, skimmed milk powder, dextrine maltose, vegetable oils (palm, sunflower, rapeseed), lactose, lactulose, milk fat, mineral salts (sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, iodine, copper, selenium), soy lecithin, vitamins (A, D, E, K, C, thiamine, niacin, B6, folic acid, biotin, pantothenic acid), taurine.

LEMOLAK (for children from 0 to 6 months) - contains α-lactalbumin protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids of classes ω-3 and ω-6 (including ARA and DHA). Ingredients: demineralized whey powder (50%), vegetable oils (palm, sunflower, rapeseed), ARA source - Mortierella alpine, DHA source - Crypthecodinium cohnii) (19%), skimmed milk powder (12%), rice starch (7 %), milk fat (8%), lactose, minerals (sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, iodine, copper, selenium), citric acid, milk protein, emulsifier (soy lecithin), vitamins ( A, D, E, K, C, thiamine, niacin, B6, folic acid, biotin, pantothenic acid), choline, taurine, inositol, L-carnitine. Lemolak is an adapted milk formula for children with regurgitation, colic, increased gas formation and underweight in full-term children from birth to 6 months. This milk mixture with a thickener - rice starch (12.5% ​​of the carbohydrate composition of the mixture or 0.9 g / 100 ml of the mixture), which has a swelling effect in the stomach and makes its contents thicker, which prevents regurgitation (rejection) of food from stomach into the esophagus. An improvement in the child's condition (a decrease in the frequency and volume of regurgitation) is noticeable already 3-4 days after the start of taking the mixture. In the first 3-4 months of a child’s life, rice starch is not yet completely digested in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Once in the large intestine, it undergoes fermentation by intestinal microorganisms and from rice starch the formation of surfactants (SCFAs) occurs, which destroy the membranes of gas bubbles, and as a result, facilitate the easy passage of gases, eliminate colic, improve intestinal motility and parietal digestion, and cause acidification the internal environment of the intestine, bringing it closer to that of breastfeeding, which inhibits the growth of pathogenic flora. In addition, the improved protein of the mixture (1.3 g/100 ml of the mixture) with the addition of citric acid, which breaks down when diluted with water, partially “destroys” the structure of the protein of the mixture and makes it more accessible to the child’s enzymes, which allows us to recommend Lemolak in case of insufficient gain body weight in children and malnutrition of 1-2 degrees. The average daily weight gain corresponds to the norm (23 - 25 g) already on the 3-5th day of using the mixture. The development of excess weight with further use of this substitute does not occur, since the total protein of the mixture is low - only 13 g/l. It is quickly and completely consumed in the child’s body during the process of growth and development, without creating unnecessary stress on the kidneys and liver of babies and a substrate for the growth of flora that is unusual for a small child. Method of administration: the mixture is prescribed in full volume or replaces part of breastfeeding, but always before taking another formula or breast milk. Lemolak should not be mixed with any other substitute in one bottle. Unlike gum-containing mixtures, they do not require mandatory additional supplementation of the child with water in a volume of 100-200 ml. When artificial feeding: 1 day - 50 ml at the beginning of feeding 1 time per day, 2 day - 1 full feeding, 3 day - 2 full feedings, 4 day - replace all feedings with Lemolak. The Lemolak mixture is combined with Baby 1, Bifidus and mixtures from other companies. For mixed feeding: administer before breastfeeding, starting with 50 ml. The volume of the mixture is selected individually.

Friso

Manufacturer: FrieslandCampina, Netherlands.

Frisolak 1(400 g)

Complete milk formula from birth for mixed or artificial feeding of children. Well absorbed due to special protein processing. Whey protein/casein ratio typical of mature breast milk (60/40). The optimal ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids linoleic/alpha-linolenic (7:1) stimulates the body's own synthesis of LCPUFAs. A balanced complex of antioxidants modeled after breast milk. Contains key nutrients for brain development and immune system formation: DHA/ARA (docosahexaenoic and arachidonic long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids), Prebiotics-galactooligosaccharides,
5 basic nucleotides.

Frisolak 2

Balanced subsequent milk formula for mixed or artificial feeding of children. Well absorbed due to special protein processing. Enriched with whey protein, whey protein/casein ratio - 55/45. The vitamin-mineral complex meets the increasing needs of a child over 6 months, which is important for the prevention of deficiency conditions. Suitable for preparing (breeding) complementary foods.

Frisolak 3

Balanced subsequent milk formula for children over one year of age. Whole cow's milk provides your baby with protein and calcium, but does not contain some of the nutrients your baby needs. The use of the Frisolak 3 mixture enriches the child’s diet with vitamins, microelements, antioxidants and PUFAs necessary for active growth, intellectual and physical development, and the prevention of deficiency conditions.

Frisolak — it is believed that the taste of this mixture is as close as possible to the taste of breast milk, which allows you to maintain mixed feeding longer. The mixture contains essential fatty acids, beta-carotene, and dietary fiber that promote digestion. The iron content is low, so the mixture can be used in the nutrition of children with a negative reaction to iron.

Frisolak will provide the child with all the necessary substances if the mother cannot feed or wants to stop breastfeeding. Natural taste, as close as possible to the taste of breast milk, which allows you to maintain mixed feeding for a long time. Contains linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids - essential fatty acids responsible for brain development. The Frisolak substitute contains beta-carotene, an important component of the antioxidant system that protects the body from free radicals. Average iron content (this is the amount of iron that replenishes the body’s reserves and does not cause constipation or other gastrointestinal disorders). The optimal ratio of vitamin C and iron in the infant formula ensures effective absorption of this important mineral. Contains nucleotides that help strengthen the immune system, stimulate the maturation of the gastrointestinal tract and have a bifidogenic effect. Prebiotics - dietary fiber included in the mixture help improve digestion, and the antioxidant complex protects cell membranes. Frisolak is a complete, adapted formula; there is no need for additional vitamins. Ingredients: demineralized whey, vegetable oils, lactose, skimmed milk powder, whey proteins, galactooligosaccharides, fructooligosaccharides, maltodextrin, potassium citrate, calcium carbonate, magnesium chloride, sodium ascorbate, sodium citrate, calcium phosphate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, nicotinamide, inosine-5-monophosphate disodium salt, copper sulfate, Beta - carotene, thiamine hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, potassium iodide, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, phytomenadione, cholecalciferol, D - biotin.

Frisovo 1

Complete milk formula from birth for children with minimal digestive dysfunction (regurgitation, constipation, colic). Well absorbed due to special protein processing. Contains a natural thickener - natural carob gum. Created on the basis of the Frisolak 1 Gold mixture, it provides all the needs of a child in the first half of life. Contains key nutrients for brain development and immune system formation: DHA/ARA (docosahexaenoic and arachidonic long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids). Prebiotics-galactooligosaccharides, 5 main nucleotides. Can be combined with breast milk or Frisolac 1 Gold formula in any ratio. Can be used in full. Suitable for long-term use.

Frisovo 2

Balanced subsequent milk formula for children with minimal digestive dysfunction (regurgitation, constipation, colic). Well absorbed due to special protein processing. Contains a natural thickener - natural carob gum. Created on the basis of the Frisolak 2 Gold mixture, it meets the growing needs of the child in the second half of life.

Frisov — the mixture is almost identical in composition to the Frisolak mixture, but contains carob gluten as a thickener. The mixture is used for children with functional digestive disorders, especially with regurgitation, colic and stool disorders. Frisovoy and Frisolak can be given to a child in the form of a mixture in any proportion.

Frisov - a special adapted infant formula for children suffering from habitual regurgitation, constipation and intestinal colic. Friso substitute contains natural dietary fiber which thickens the mixture. A significant number of babies suffer from minimal digestive problems such as regurgitation, constipation and intestinal colic. Frisovoye contains carob gluten (gum) - natural dietary fiber that swells when dissolved and stimulates the growth of bacterial colonies. This leads to an increase in volume and loosening of intestinal contents, which stimulates intestinal motility. Enzymes from bacteria that form colonies on carob gluten fibers are involved in the formation of short-chain fatty acids. All of the above processes lead to an increase in the rate of evacuation of intestinal contents. Observations showed a significant decrease in regurgitation after two weeks with the use of Frisov's infant formula. Experience shows that Frisov infant formula is very well tolerated by children. Clinical studies show a significant reduction in reflux over 24 hours (reflux index) after using Frisovom for 14 days. Frisovo prevents constipation and accompanying intestinal colic. For constipation, intestinal colic, flatulence and regurgitation, it is recommended to increase the volume of fluid consumed and introduce dietary fiber (Frisov's mixture) into the diet. At its core, Frisovoye has exactly the same adapted milk formula as Frisolak, so all the nutritional components are the same. Features: regurgitation is prevented due to the thickening of the mixture, constipation is prevented due to the stimulation of intestinal motility, colic is prevented due to the absorption of gases and the metabolism of harmful substances; can be used simultaneously (in one bottle) with the Frisolak mixture in any ratio to adjust the thickness of the mixture; easy to digest; Suitable for long-term feeding. Ingredients: skimmed milk powder, demineralized whey, vegetable oils, lactose, carob gluten, maltodextrin, potassium citrate, magnesium chloride.

Frisopre

Special milk formula from birth for feeding premature and low birth weight babies. Unique amino acid composition: glutamine, arginine for intestinal maturation, tryptophan for the development of the nervous system and the establishment of correct biorhythms. Balanced lipid composition: DHAARA for the formation of brain structures, development of the visual analyzer, development of immunity, the optimal ratio of linoleic and alpha-linolenic fatty acids stimulates its own synthesis of LCPUFA, MCTs (10%) facilitate the absorption of fats. The increased content of inositol supports lung maturation and surfactant synthesis, and protects the organs of vision. Prebiotics-galactooligosaccharides for the prevention of dysbiosis.
In premature infants, it is used until a weight of 3-3.5 kg is reached, followed by a transition to a standard formula. To correct malnutrition, it can be used during the first year of life. Ideal for tube feeding (excellent solubility).

Frisopep
A therapeutic formula from birth for feeding children with mild to moderate manifestations of food allergies. Based on deep hydrolyzed whey proteins
Based on the model of breast milk, it contains: a balanced antioxidant complex, prebiotics-galactooligosaccharides for the formation of healthy intestinal microflora, 5 main nucleotides for the maturation of the immune system.

Frisopep AC (AC = Allergy Care)

Created on the basis of deep hydrolyzed casein and intended for therapeutic nutrition of children with moderate and severe forms of food allergies, with intolerance to cow's milk proteins. The high degree of hydrolysis of casein eliminates almost all allergenic determinants of cow's milk proteins. Therapeutic infant formula Frisopep AS is used as the basis of a dairy-free diet if it is necessary to transfer a child to a hypoallergenic diet. The infant formula contains 100% casein hydrolyzate, which is practically devoid of antigenic activity. Low lactose content and optimal distribution of peptides ensures no residual antigenicity. Due to the low amount of free amino acids, optimal use of the absorption capacity of the small intestine is ensured. Friesland substitute has a balanced iron content with the correct vitamin ratio. Contains taurine (modeled on breast milk), which is necessary for the development of the brain, vision organs, and for full growth. Promotes normal development of bone tissue and teeth (calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D). Contains a full complex of antioxidants (beta-carotene, vitamins E and C, zinc, manganese, selenium). Ingredients: Casein hydrolyzate, glucose syrup, vegetable oils, lactose, citric acid esters of monoglycerides, sodium citrate, L-arginine, tricalcium phosphate, acid dicalcium phosphate, potassium hydroxide, magnesium chloride, ascorbic acid, mesoinositol, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, choline, taurine, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate.

Frisolak GA 1

Complete hypoallergenic milk formula from birth for feeding children at risk of developing allergies. It has been proven that feeding children at risk with a hypoallergenic formula helps reduce the incidence of food allergies and develop tolerance to cow's milk proteins. Based on partially hydrolyzed whey protein. The most physiological carbohydrate component (lactose -90%). The optimal ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids linoleic/?-linolenic (7:1) stimulates the body's own synthesis of LCPUFAs. A balanced complex of antioxidants modeled after breast milk. The taste properties are as close as possible to the standard mixture Frisolak 1 Gold. Contains key nutrients for brain development and immune system formation.

Frisolak GA 2

Subsequent hypoallergenic milk formula for feeding children at risk of developing allergies. It has been proven that feeding children at risk with a hypoallergenic formula helps reduce the incidence of food allergies and develop tolerance to cow's milk proteins. Based on partially hydrolyzed whey protein. The optimal ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids linoleic/?-linolenic (7:1) stimulates its own synthesis of LCPUFA
The vitamin-mineral complex meets the increasing needs of a child over 6 months, which is important for the prevention of deficiency conditions. The taste properties are as close as possible to the standard mixture Frisolak 2 Gold. Suitable for preparing (breeding) complementary foods. Contains key nutrients for brain development and immune system formation.

Frisosa

Soy formula from birth for children intolerant to cow's milk proteins and/or lactose. Based on highly purified, non-genetically modified soy protein isolate with good taste. Does not contain lactose. The optimal ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids linoleic/?-linolenic (7:1) stimulates the body's own synthesis of LCPUFAs. Nucleotides for the formation of the immune system.

Agusha

Manufacturer: OJSC "Children's Dairy Products Plant" Russia, Moscow, Lianozovo

Dry mix Agusha Original-1(from birth to 6 months)
Volume: 400 g. Functionality: optimal balanced composition, vitamins, minerals, choline, taurine.

Agusha Original-2 mixture(from 6 months)

Agusha Gold-1 mixture(from birth)

A recently introduced formula, the composition of which is as close as possible to the composition of breast milk. Contains pro- and prebiotics, essential fatty acids, taurine, carnitine, docosohexaenoic and arachidonic acids (promoting the development of the infant's intellectual abilities, increasing immunity, reducing acute respiratory morbidity), inositol (promotes the maturation of lung tissue). The ratio of whey proteins and casein - 70/30 - facilitates easy absorption of the mixture and prevents constipation. Volume: 400 g

Agusha Gold-2 mixture(from 6 months)

The mixtures are presented on the market in a cardboard box and a metal can.

Nestle

Manufacturer - Switzerland.

NAN (Nan)

Nan mixture Designed for feeding healthy children from birth in cases where breastfeeding is not possible. Nan is a premium formula designed for feeding healthy children from birth. Nan will provide your baby with all the nutrients needed for optimal physical and mental development. Thanks to its unique composition, the Nan mixture has a protective effect and helps to activate the natural immunity of the child’s body in the first months of his life. Bifidogenic effect: the combination of nutrients supports healthy intestinal microflora, which enhances the child’s natural immune defense. The optimized composition of the protein component provides a sufficient amount of protein for the normal growth and development of the child. Helps strengthen the immune system and develop normal intestinal microflora. Contains a sufficiently large amount of iron to prevent anemia. Contains iron, nucleotides, selenium. Ingredients: demineralized whey, skim milk, lactose, vegetable oils, whey protein, fish oil, taurine, vitamins. Packaged in tin cans of 800 and 400 ml.

Infant formula NAN 1 Premium from birth

Helps strengthen the immune system and promote optimal brain and vision development. Nan-1 is a fully balanced powdered milk formula that will provide your baby with all the nutrients needed for optimal physical and mental development and help strengthen the immune system. Nan-1 formula is intended for feeding healthy children from birth in cases where breastfeeding is not possible. Ingredients: demineralized whey, lactose, vegetable oils, skim milk, whey protein, calcium citrate, fish oil, soy lecithin, potassium citrate, potassium chloride, L-arginium, vitamins, magnesium chloride, sodium phosphate, taurine, L-histidine, inositol , sodium chloride, nucleotides, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, calcium phosphate, L-carnitine, bifidobacteria culture, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium selenate.

Baby formula NAN 2 Premium from 6 months
Helps strengthen the immune system and promote optimal brain and vision development. Nan-2 is a fully balanced, ready-to-feed formula that will provide your baby with the nutrients necessary for optimal physical and mental development and help strengthen the immune system. Nan-2 mixture is intended for feeding healthy children from 6 months of age in cases where breastfeeding is not possible. Ingredients: water, skim milk, lactose, maltodextrin, vegetable oils, whey protein, calcium glycerophosphate, calcium citrate, soy lecithin, potassium citrate, vitamins, fish oil, magnesium chloride, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, sulfate manganese, sodium selenate.

Baby formula NAN 3 Premium from 12 months

The composition of NAN 3 is specially designed to meet the needs of a child’s growing body during the period of active exploration of the world. Thanks to a unique combination of components, NAN 3 helps strengthen the body's immune defense and ensure the baby's harmonious development and reduce the risk of developing caries in baby teeth. The BL probiotic complex in NAN 3 helps maintain healthy microflora and strengthen the immune system. Lactobacilli Denta Pro in NAN 3 promote the correct balance of oral microflora and protect against caries. OPTIPRO 3 protein is easily digestible, ensuring optimal growth and development of the child. NAN 3 includes “Smart Lipids” - special fatty acids also found in breast milk, which play an important role in the development of the baby’s brain and vision, as well as in strengthening the immune system.

Baby formula NAN 4 Premium from 18 months

The composition of NAN 4 is specially designed to meet the needs of a child’s growing body during the period of active exploration of the world. Thanks to a unique combination of components, NAN 4 helps strengthen the body's immune defense and ensure the baby's harmonious development and reduce the risk of developing caries in baby teeth. NAN 4 includes beneficial bifidobacteria - BL, which help maintain healthy microflora and strengthen the immune system and prevent caries, and also includes beneficial lactobacilli - Dento Pro, which help prevent caries in baby teeth. PTIPRO 4 protein is easily digestible, ensuring optimal growth and development of the child. NAN 4 includes “Smart Lipids” - special fatty acids also found in breast milk, which play an important role in the development of the baby’s brain and vision, as well as in strengthening the immune system.

NAN hypoallergenic

NAN hypoallergenic - infant formula is made on the basis of partial hydrolysis of 100% whey protein with an improved amino acid composition, which reduces the allergenicity of the protein and promotes the formation of food tolerance. Reduces the risk of colic and constipation. A unique combination of nutrients promotes the development of healthy microflora and strengthening the immune system. Prescribed for the prevention of food allergies in children at risk, with mild forms of food allergies. Ingredients: hydrolyzed whey protein, lactose, vegetable fats, starch, maltodextrin, vegetable oils, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, L-carnitine, L-arginine, L-histidine, taurine.

Infant milk formula NAN 1 hypoallergenic from birth
Prevents the development of allergies. Helps strengthen the immune system. Ingredients: lactose, vegetable fats, partially hydrolyzed whey protein, L-arpinine, fish oil, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, histidine, bitardrad haline, L-tyrosine, vitamins, turin, inositol, nucleotides, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, L- carnitine, bifidobacteria culture, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, potassium iodite, sodium selenate. Hypoallergenic means reduced risk of allergic reactions. The ideal food for an infant is mother's milk. Before deciding to bottle-feed using infant formula, seek the advice of your doctor. NAN 1 is a hypoallergenic nutritional formula for feeding children, in which the strongest allergens usually found in cow's milk have been removed using special technology. Thus, NAN - 1 is especially indicated for use in children predisposed to allergic reactions to cow's milk proteins and other types of proteins. The introduction of any mixture into a child’s diet should only be done under medical supervision.

Infant milk formula NAN 2 hypoallergenic from 6 months

The hypoallergenic Nan-2 mixture prevents the development of food allergies and helps strengthen the immune system. The formula will provide your baby with the nutrients necessary for optimal physical and mental development. However, if your child is already allergic to cow's milk proteins, you should not use Nan-2 Hypoallergenic Formula. Ingredients: partially hydrolyzed whey protein, maltodextrin, vegetable fats, soy lecithin, calcium chloride, L-tyrosine, fish oil, magnesium chloride, vitamins, ferrous sulfate, nucleotides, bifidobacteria culture, zinc sulfate, lactobacilli culture, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, Potassium iodide, sodium selenate. The specific taste of the product is due to the presence of protein in the hydrolyzate.

NAS fermented milk

NAS fermented milk is an adapted mixture obtained by fermentation with lactic acid bacteria and intended for feeding healthy children from birth in cases where breastfeeding is not possible. Suitable for healthy children and for children at risk of dysbiotic disorders (for example, due to antibiotic therapy), constipation, intestinal infections. Contains bifidobacteria, which promote the growth of its own bifidoflora. Biological fermentation is carried out by lactic acid bacteria, which promotes improved digestion and absorption of protein. Improves digestion and helps protect against intestinal infections. The infant formula contains all the vitamins, including iron, zinc, selenium, and minerals necessary for the normal development of the child. Ingredients: demineralized whey, vegetable oil, gluten-free natural starch, skim milk, maltodextrin, potassium caseinate, calcium citrate, potassium citrate, potassium chloride, soy lecithin, magnesium carbonate, sodium chloride, vitamins, magnesium chloride, taurine, ferrous sulfate, sulfate copper, potassium iodide, bifidobacteria culture.

Children's fermented milk mixture NAN 1 with bifidobacteria from birth

Improves intestinal microflora, helps strengthen the immune system. Thanks to the unique combination of protective components "First Defense", the NAN Fermented Milk 1 mixture helps to activate and strengthen the child's immunity in the first, decisive months of life. Bifidobacteria Bl - live probiotic cultures: support healthy microflora; help strengthen the immune system. BIO fermentation mixture and live bifidobacteria: improve intestinal microflora; help protect against intestinal infections. Optimized protein OPTI PRO1: ensures normal growth and development; easy to digest. Ingredients: demineralized whey, lactose, vegetable oils, skim milk, starch, maltodextrin, calcium citrate, soy lecithin, magnesium chloride, vitamins, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, taurine, L-histidine, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, L-carnitine, bifidobacteria culture, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, manganese sulfate, biotin, sodium selenate. The ideal food for an infant is mother's milk. Before deciding to bottle-feed using infant formula, seek the advice of your doctor. Nan fermented milk is a fully balanced mixture obtained by fermentation with lactic acid bacteria. NAN fermented milk formula is intended for feeding healthy children from birth in cases where breastfeeding is not possible. Fermentation of the mixture and live bifidobacteria improve digestion and help protect against intestinal infections. Children quickly get used to the pleasant taste of fermented milk.

Children's fermented milk mixture NAN 2 with bifidobacteria from 6 months
Improves intestinal microflora, helps strengthen the immune system. Thanks to the unique combination of protective components "Protection Plus", the NAN Fermented Milk 2 mixture helps strengthen the child's immunity during the important period of introducing complementary foods. Bifidobacteria Bl - live probiotic cultures: support healthy microflora; help strengthen the immune system. BIO fermentation mixture and live bifidobacteria: improve intestinal microflora; help protect against intestinal infections. Optimized protein OPTI PRO2: ensures normal growth and development; easy to digest. Ingredients: skim milk, maltodextrin, demineralized whey, lactose, vegetable oils, starch, calcium phosphate, soy lecithin, calcium citrate, potassium chloride, vitamins, sodium citrate, magnesium carbonate, taurine, zinc sulfate, inositol, bifidobacteria culture, thermophilic bacteria culture , L-carnitine, copper sulfate, biotin, sodium selenate. The ideal food for an infant is mother's milk. Before deciding to bottle-feed using infant formula, seek the advice of your doctor. Nan fermented milk is a fully balanced mixture obtained by fermentation with lactic acid bacteria. Nestle Nan 2 formula will provide your baby with all the nutrients necessary for optimal physical and mental development and will help improve digestion. The mixture is intended for feeding healthy children from 6 months and is a milk component of the child’s diet during the period of introducing complementary foods and an addition to other foods. Formula cannot serve as a substitute for breast milk during the first 6 months of a child's life.

NAN with bifidobacteria

Dry Nan-2 milk mixture with bifidobacteria from 6 months
Helps strengthen the immune system and optimal development of the brain and vision, contains iron and selenium. Ingredients: lactose, skim milk, demineralized whey, vegetable oils, soy lecithin, calcium citrate, fish oil, magnesium chloride, ferrous sulfate, bifidobacteria culture, zinc sulfate, lactobacilli culture, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, vitamins. The ideal food for an infant is mother's milk. Before deciding to bottle-feed using infant formula, seek advice from your healthcare professional. Nan-2 is a fully balanced powdered milk formula that will provide your baby with all the nutrients necessary for optimal physical and mental development and help strengthen the immune system. Nan-2 formula is intended for feeding healthy children from birth in cases where breastfeeding is not possible. Thanks to its unique composition, the mixture has a protective effect and helps to activate the natural immunity of the child’s body during the important period of introducing complementary foods.

NAN lactose-free

Intended for feeding infants, young and older children, as well as adults in cases where eating foods containing lactose should be avoided: lactose intolerance, mild to moderate diarrhea, post-acute gastroenteritis. Does not contain lactose. Carbohydrates are represented by maltodextrin, which, due to its low osmolarity, reduces the incidence of diarrhea. Contains nucleotides - the primary structures of DNA and RNA, take part in the development of immunity, promote tissue growth and repair, and are found in breast milk). Infant formula contains all the vitamins and minerals considered essential for the normal development of the baby. Ingredients: maltodextrin, palm olein, whey protein, potassium caseinate, low erucic rapeseed oil, coconut oil, corn oil, potassium phosphate, calcium citrate, soy lecithin, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, vitamins, taurine, nucleotides, potassium chloride, zinc sulfate , iron sulfate, L-carnitine, copper sulfate, potassium iodide.

Special infant formula for feeding premature and low birth weight babies. The infant formula contains a modern fat component, with DHA and AA (docosahexaenoic and arachidonic fatty acids), necessary for psychomotor/intellectual development, formation of vision and central nervous system function. 30% of the fat component of the mixture is medium chain triglycerides, which are easily digestible. The unique protein complex contained in the mixture, with a high content of whey protein (70%) is easily digestible and meets the increased needs of premature babies. Dry special milk formula with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids for feeding premature and low birth weight infants. Ingredients: partially hydrolyzed whey protein, partially hydrolyzed skim milk, maltodextrin, medium chain triglycerides, vegetable oils, calcium citrate, calcium glycerophosphate, potassium citrate, fish oil, L-histidine, vitamins, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, choline bitartrate, taurine, ferrous sulfate, inositol, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, manganese sulfate, sodium selenate, biotin, L-carnitine. The ideal food for an infant is mother's milk. Before deciding to bottle-feed using infant formula, seek the advice of your doctor. Preparation: Wash your hands. Wash the bottle, nipple and cap thoroughly to ensure that no traces of milk remain on them. Boil them for 5 minutes. Cover with a clean towel or napkin. Boil drinking water for 5 minutes and then cool to 40`. Using the feeding chart as a guide, pour a precisely measured amount of warm water into a clean, boiled bottle. Use the spoon that is in the jar. The mixture should be prepared immediately before each feeding. Follow the instructions exactly. The diluted mixture remaining after feeding cannot be stored or subsequently used. The product is made without the use of genetically modified ingredients, preservatives, dyes and flavors.

This is a special nutritious infant formula that can only be used under medical supervision. ALFARE is intended for feeding children suffering from severe diarrhea (acute or chronic). Contains medium-chain triglycerides, which are easily absorbed even with malabsorption syndrome, as well as nucleotides (the primary structures of DNA and RNA, take part in the development of immunity, promote tissue growth and repair, and are found in breast milk). This is a medicinal mixture that should be used as directed and under the supervision of a physician. The mixture uses a new technology for obtaining peptides, which helps optimize the amino acid composition and improve the taste. The mixture contains lipids (DHA/GLA), which have anti-inflammatory activity, as well as medium chain triglycerides, which are a readily available source of energy. ALFARE contains all the vitamins and minerals considered essential for the normal development of the child. Ingredients: maltodextrin, enzymatically hydrolyzed whey protein, medium chain triglycerides, potato starch, milk fat, low erucic rapeseed oil, corn oil, potassium chloride, calcium phosphate, soy lecithin, sodium phosphate, magnesium chloride, calcium citrate, vitamins, taurine, zinc sulfate , iron sulfate, L-carnitine, copper sulfate, potassium iodide.

Nestogen

Nestogen 1 dry adapted milk formula with prebiotics from birth

Complete nutrition. Comfortable digestion. Adjusts the chair. The mixture is intended for feeding healthy children from birth in cases where breastfeeding is not possible. The composition of the formula is specially designed taking into account the composition of breast milk, which provides the baby with balanced nutrition and promotes comfortable digestion. Comfortable digestion with NESTOGEN 1: - Natural dietary fiber (prebiotics - GOS/FOS), which facilitate digestion and contribute to the formation of regular and soft stools. - The protein component is close to the composition of breast milk proteins. - Contains essential fatty acids, vitamins and microelements necessary for the normal growth and development of the child. Good to know: - Iodine and iron contribute to brain development; - Zinc and selenium provide antioxidant protection; Important note: The ideal food for a breastfeeding baby is mother's milk. Before deciding to bottle-feed your baby, ask your doctor for advice. Ingredients: demineralized whey, skim milk, maltodexin, lactose, vegetable oils, galactooligosaccharides, soy lecithin, potassium citrate, fructooligosaccharides, vitamins, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium citrate, taurine, calcium chloride, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, Potassium iodide, manganese sulfate, sodium selenate.

Nestogen 2 dry adapted milk formula with prebiotics from 6 months

The mixture is intended for feeding healthy children from 6 months; it is a milk component of a child’s diet during the period of introducing complementary foods and an addition to other foods. The composition of the formula is specially designed taking into account the composition of breast milk, which provides the baby with balanced nutrition and promotes comfortable digestion. NESTOGEN 2 cannot serve as a female substitute during the first 6 months of a child’s life. Comfortable digestion with NESTOGEN 2: - Natural dietary fiber (prebiotics - GOS/FOS), which facilitate digestion and contribute to the formation of regular and soft stools. - Contains essential fatty acids, vitamins and microelements necessary for the normal growth and development of a child in the 2nd half of life.

Nestogen 3 dry adapted milk formula with prebiotics from 12 months

The mixture is intended for feeding healthy children from 10 months and is a milk component of the child’s diet during the period of introducing complementary foods and an addition to other foods. The composition of the formula is specially designed taking into account the composition of breast milk, which provides the baby with balanced nutrition and promotes comfortable digestion. Comfortable digestion with Nestogen-3: natural dietary fiber (prebiotics - GOS/FOS), which facilitate digestion and promote the formation of regular and soft stools. Contains essential fatty acids, vitamins and microelements necessary for normal growth. Ingredients: skim milk, maltodextrin, lactose, demineralized whey, vegetable oils, galactooligosaccharides (GOS), soy lecithin, calcium citrate, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), magnesium chloride, vitamins, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium selenate . Made using skim milk and whey.

Nestogen 4 dry adapted milk formula with prebiotics from 18 months

The amount of protein and energy corresponding to the needs of a child aged 18 months to 2 years. Contains the Prebio prebiotic complex (GOS/FOS = 90/10) and promotes comfortable digestion and normalization of microflora. Essential fatty acids, vitamins and microelements necessary for the normal growth and development of a child.

Nestogen-2 Happy Dreams milk mixture with prebiotics, with rice flour from 6 months
The mixture is intended for feeding healthy children from 6 months and is a milk component of the child’s diet during the period of introducing complementary foods and an addition to other foods. The composition of the formula is specially designed taking into account the composition of breast milk, which provides the baby with balanced nutrition and promotes comfortable digestion. Nestogen-2 Happy dreams: - natural dietary fiber; - thicker consistency of the mixture due to the addition of rice flour; - contains essential fatty acids, vitamins and microelements necessary for the normal growth and development of a child in the 2nd half of life. Warning: prepare the mixture immediately before each feeding. Instructions for use on the packaging. Ingredients: skim milk, rice flour, demineralized whey, vegetable oils, maltodextrin, lactose, galactooligosaccharides (GOS), calcium citrate, potassium citrate, soy lecithin, calcium phosphate, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), sodium citrate, vitamins, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride , ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium selenate.

The bioavailability of iron is more important than the total amount of iron in the diet and should be taken into account when making feeding recommendations for young children. Examples of iron content and bioavailability in infant foods are shown in Table 33. The following section examines foods in the context of the bioavailability of the iron they contain.

Table 33. Content and bioavailability of iron in foods for infants

Breast milk

The iron content is low (see Table 33), but its bioavailability is about 50%, which is much higher than that of other foods. The reason for this high percentage of iron absorption from breast milk is not fully understood, but it may be due to the lower phosphate and protein content of breast milk compared to cow's milk and the high concentration of the iron-binding protein lactoferrin (34). Due to iron stores present in the body at birth and the high bioavailability of iron in breast milk, full-term exclusively breastfed infants typically have satisfactory iron status until approximately 6 months of age (35, 36).

Baby formulas

If infants are not breastfed, they should receive commercially produced iron fortification. The level of enrichment varies; in Europe it is usually 6-7 mg/l, while in the USA it is 12 mg/l. Recent research suggests that even lower amounts of iron (2–4 mg/L) can prevent the development of iron deficiency in infants under 6 months of age (37), but higher levels are then necessary. The iron compound contained in industrially produced infant formula - ferrous sulfate - is well absorbed (Table 33).

Cow's milk and other dairy products

Unlike iron in breast milk, iron found in unmodified cow's milk is poorly absorbed (Table 33). The low bioavailability is most likely due to the high protein content and low vitamin C content compared to commercially produced infant formula. In addition, early introduction of unmodified cow's milk and other dairy products may cause blood loss from the intestinal tract and thus have a negative impact on iron status. Many studies have confirmed that cow's milk has a negative effect on iron levels, especially in the first 6 months of a child's life (16, 38, 39), as well as during the second half of childhood (5, 16, 40). Over a 10-year period, when breastfeeding rates at 5 months in Italy increased from 22 to 51% and cow's milk consumption at 6 months fell from 73% to 8%, there was a decline in the percentage of Italian children with iron deficiency from 21 % to 10% (41). Similar changes were observed in the Russian Federation (O. Netrebenko, personal correspondence, 1997).

This publication does not recommend giving cow's milk as a drink before 9 months of age. After this, if children are no longer breastfed, it can be introduced gradually. Infants who are neither breastfed nor commercially produced iron-fortified infant formula should receive homemade cow's milk formula along with an iron supplement.

During milk fermentation, lactic acid and other organic acids are formed, which increase iron absorption. If fermented milk is consumed with meals, these acids are likely to have a positive effect on the absorption of iron from other foods.

Other drinks

If fruit juices are made from fruit pulp, they have a high vitamin C content, which has a positive effect on iron absorption when consumed with meals. However, in some countries, fruit juice does not contain vitamin C, especially when it is prepared by mixing jam or fruit compotes with water. When processing jam and fruit compotes, all vitamin C is destroyed.

Tea consumption, which is very common in many parts of the Region, is associated with low iron status, as tea has a negative effect on iron absorption.

Meat and fish

Due to the fact that meat and fish contain heme iron, which is highly bioavailable, and due to their positive effect on the absorption of non-heme iron present in other foods in the same meal, meat and fish have a positive effect on the content in the body gland. Thus, the bioavailability of iron contained in a vegetable dish can be significantly improved if some meat is added to it. One study of 7-month-old infants found a 50% increase in the absorption of non-heme iron from vegetables after the addition of meat to the meal (42). Meat is not the most important component of complementary foods in most societies. In addition, introducing large amounts of meat early will result in high protein intake, which can have negative consequences. However, only small amounts of meat are needed to improve iron status, and meat should be introduced gradually into the diet from about 6 months of age (see Chapter 8). In one intervention study of 8- to 10-month-old children, the group receiving 27 g of meat per day had significantly higher hemoglobin levels after two months than children receiving only 10 g of meat per day (43). Meat is expensive, but since only small quantities are required to improve the quality of complementary feeding, economic concerns should not be an important limiting factor, especially if less expensive sources of iron (particularly liver) are recommended. If it is economically impossible to provide meat daily, eating it at least several times or even once a week will be beneficial. For example, liver is both cheap and rich in nutrients such as zinc and vitamins A, B and D, as well as iron. Once pureed, liver is therefore a good weaning food after about 6 months. Fish contains heme iron and therefore has a positive effect on iron status. It is believed that fish also contains a “meat factor” that has a beneficial effect on the absorption of non-heme iron.

Cereals, legumes and vegetables

Non-heme iron is the major form of dietary iron and is found in plant foods. The main sources are grains, legumes, beans, vegetables and fruits. Grain foods have a higher phytate content than legumes, and therefore legumes are a better source of bioavailable iron. The iron present in bread made with sponge dough (using yeast) has better bioavailability than bread made with dough prepared using a safe method.

Iron-fortified baby food

Iron can be called one of the “problem nutrients” for which there is a large discrepancy between the dietary content and the amount required for the infant (44). The iron content of complementary foods that come from home-cooked foods is often low and the iron has low bioavailability. Changes in complementary feeding practices and practices recommended in this chapter and throughout this publication will increase the dietary iron content and the bioavailability of iron in complementary feeding foods and thereby improve the iron status of infants. However, in certain settings where there is evidence that infants' iron requirements cannot be met by home-cooked complementary feeding foods, fortifying these foods with iron may help combat iron deficiency.

And young children are the most common form of targeted food fortification. There is good evidence (45–47) that iron added to formula and commercial infant formulas is well absorbed and that fortified complementary feeding foods may help reduce the prevalence of iron deficiency in infants over 6 months of age and young children (33 ).

Several different iron salts can be used to fortify foods, but they differ in their value as sources of absorbable iron and in their shelf life. Although soluble iron fortifications are easily absorbed, they usually cause undesirable changes in the texture, taste and smell of food. Ferrous fumarate and succinate are recommended as substances for fortifying cereal products with iron for baby food, since they are well absorbed and usually do not cause these organoleptic effects. Dairy-based products can be fortified with ferrous sulfate. NaFe-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) salt has also proven to be a safe fortification substance that can be used for populations with endemic iron deficiency. It is chemically stable, resistant to the most common non-heme iron absorption inhibitors, and improves the absorption of dietary iron and zinc, but is expensive (11). In addition, Fe-EDTA salt fortification should not be used in areas with high levels of lead contamination, as there is a risk of increased lead absorption. Vitamin C can be added to counteract the inhibitory effect of phytate in grain-based products with a high percentage of flour yield.

A promising approach is the use of multinutrient formulations, especially when other nutrients (eg vitamin A) are also deficient. There is no agreement yet on what the composition of such a supplement should be, but it has already been suggested that some powder could be added to complementary feeding foods and done at home.