New mothers are advised to breastfeed their babies. However, situations in life develop in different ways, and some of them have to transfer newborn babies to artificial nutrition or supplementary feeding with mixtures.
Instructions
Step 1
It is recommended to buy the mixtures in pharmacies or specialized stores. In order to understand which mixture you need to take, you will have to read the instructions on any box. Mixtures are adapted, partially adapted and physiological or medicinal.
Step 2
The composition of the adapted formulas is more similar to the composition of breast milk in terms of the content of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, including vitamins and minerals. These formulas are usually the best for babies starting from infancy.
Step 3
You can determine the age for which the mixture is intended, thanks to the information contained in the container. It is written in the form of numbers at the end of the name of baby food - 1, 2, 3, where one means the first six months from birth and so on in ascending order. Or a specific period is written, for example, from 6 to 12 months.
Step 4
There are still partially adapted mixtures, their composition is not so perfectly balanced. This food contains sucrose and starch. In this regard, this type of mixture is not advised to give to infants. And their cost is cheaper. These mixtures are presented in the form of powder or already diluted in jars. It is much more profitable to buy the first variant of mixtures.
Step 5
Physiological formulas are conventional formulas intended for a child who does not have digestive difficulties, as well as allergies and other diseases.
Step 6
Healing mixtures are just designed to eliminate all kinds of troubles. Medicinal mixtures should be taken in consultation with a pediatrician. Such mixtures are lactose-free or with a reduced content. These formulas are recommended for children who are lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy products. Basically, these mixtures are made from substitute products such as soy milk.
Step 7
There are also mixtures to prevent constipation and regurgitation; natural dietary fiber is added to their composition to thicken milk.
Step 8
Infant formulas containing bifidobacteria are recommended for children with dysbiosis and stool disorders. Beneficial bacteria contribute to the establishment of intestinal microflora.
Step 9
For premature babies, special mixtures are recommended, which are considered as close as possible in their composition to breast milk. You can recognize them by the prefix "Pre" before or after the name. Also, these mixtures can be given to healthy, term-born babies.
Step 10
In rare cases, the selected mixture is ideal for babies the first time. Observe the child's sensations. Doctors recommend that you pay attention to the following symptoms: weight gain, bloating, colic, problems with stools, frequent regurgitation, allergic skin manifestations, loud crying after feeding, or anxiety, which means that the baby is still hungry.
