The nutrition of the newborn must be given special attention. After all, it is from the first days that the foundation is laid for the full development of the baby. Therefore, you need to know which food will be the best.
Mother's milk
No one doubts that the mother's milk will be the most useful for a newborn. It contains all the necessary substances for the full development and further growth of the child. Milk contains proteins that serve as the building blocks of cells, and also protect the baby from infections. Substances for optimal functioning of the child's body are contained in breast milk in ideal proportions.
In addition to beneficial nutritional properties, feeding with milk promotes full communication between the mother and the baby, their constant contact. The newborn feels very comfortable and protected when feeding.
However, there are situations where breastfeeding is simply not possible. The reasons for this may be: lack of milk, mother's illness, taking antibiotics. In such cases, it is worthwhile to quickly find the best nutrition for the newborn.
Nutrition for newborns
The food industry takes special care in the production of food for the little ones. In the pharmacy, you can see dry mixtures, liquid, which do not need to be dissolved. For infants, you can also find fresh and fermented milk replacers. Fermented milk mixtures ensure the balance of intestinal microflora, preserve and support it. Produced by manufacturers in more limited quantities.
But first of all, it is worth looking at the packaging to see if the mixture is adapted. Because it is she who is closest in composition to breast milk. In the adapted mixture, the composition will necessarily contain whey proteins, which are well absorbed by the child's body. To improve the metabolic processes of newborns, carnitine and vitamins are introduced into the products. An essential component is taurine, which ensures the full development of the brain.
When using adapted milk formulas, there are no allergic reactions in children. Newborns tolerate this product very well.
Among the Russian manufacturers, the mixtures "Agusha", "Alesya" have proven themselves well. Imported milk formulas for babies are adapted. Examples are the formulas "Baby" (Denmark), "Damil" (France), "Lemolak" (Sweden).
To choose the best formula for a newborn, you need to study its composition in detail.