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Baby's first foods: The 10 best foods for babies
These 10 first foods are ideal for your baby because they're full of essential nutrients, reasonably priced, easy to prepare, and delicious. Avocados contain healthy fats, while bananas are loaded with potassium. Blueberries are bursting with antioxidants, whereas broccoli offers fiber and folate. Both lentils and meat are packed with protein. Prunes can help with constipation, and yogurt helps form healthy bones and teeth. Sweet potatoes and winter squash are great sources of beta-carotene and vitamin C.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it's important to offer your baby a variety of healthy foods. There are lots of healthy, baby-friendly foods out there, but these 10 recommended by doctors and dietitians alike stand out from the pack. From vitamin-rich fruits and veggies to meats and beans loaded with protein, these superfoods are full of essential nutrients, reasonably priced, easy to prepare, and delicious.
Many are also favorite first foods. Before introducing solids, talk to the doctor about your baby's readiness for solids, and which foods to introduce and when. Then introduce foods one at a time, waiting at least three days after each new food to watch for any allergic reaction.
Avocados
BabyCenter parents are all about avocado as a first food. This buttery fruit-vegetable is rich in healthy unsaturated fats that help boost brain development. In fact, the fat composition of avocados is somewhat similar to that of breast milk.
Serving ideas: Mash avocado with a fork, or make baby guacamole.
Bananas
Known as a good source of potassium, this grab-and-go fruit also contains vitamins B6 and C, fiber, and magnesium.
Serving ideas: Make banana and mango puree. Or, for your little one's first smoothie, puree banana and peach chunks with whole-milk yogurt.
Blueberries
Blueberries are bursting with antioxidants. The deep, brilliant blue of these berries comes from flavonoids that benefit your baby's eyes, brain, and even urinary tract.
Serving ideas: Blend or mash blueberries well and swirl a spoonful of the juicy purple puree into yogurt, or top silky coconut milk rice pudding with blueberry compote.
Broccoli
This cruciferous vegetable is a rich source of essential nutrients, including fiber, folate, and calcium. Introduce your baby to broccoli's bold flavor early, and you'll be expanding their tastes and encouraging a lifelong love of green vegetables.
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Serving idea: Steam until soft, cut into pieces small enough for your child to eat safely, and then chill. Steaming takes the bite out of broccoli, and some babies prefer the texture and taste when it's cold.
Lentils
Beans and other legumes pack lots of lean protein and fiber. But unlike larger beans, little lentils simmer into a pleasing mush just right for baby bites. They're also one of the cheapest healthy foods you can buy.
Serving ideas: Cook finely diced carrots along with the lentils. As your baby gets older, double up on nutrient-rich foods by making lentil and spinach stew.
Meat
Lack of iron can cause anemia. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends meat as a first food because it's such a great source of protein, zinc, and iron, especially red meat and dark poultry meat. Plus, babies absorb iron more easily from meat than from iron-fortified cereals, another common first food.
Serving ideas: If your baby is new to solids, try our easy turkey or chicken puree recipe. As they get older, introduce new flavors with chicken curry with green beans and zucchini or shepherd's pie.
Prunes
Whether you call them "prunes" or "dried plums," these humble fruits don't sound glamorous – but they're soft, sweet, and full of fiber. Your baby may suffer from constipation when switching to solids, as it's a big change for their system. Add pureed prunes to your baby's diet to aid digestion and keep things moving.
Serving ideas: Serve pureed prunes alone or mixed with other foods, such as oatmeal, cereal, or applesauce, for a naturally sweet treat.
Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are one of the more popular first foods for babies, who tend to like both their sweetness and texture. These colorful root vegetables are packed with beta-carotene, vitamin C, and minerals, including iron and copper.
Serving ideas: Serve sweet potato puree alone or swirled into pureed chicken or turkey.
Winter squash
Orange- or yellow-fleshed hard winter squashes such as butternut, acorn, and pumpkin boast many benefits, one of which is they're exceptionally rich in beta-carotene, recognized for being great for eyes. Squash is also an excellent source of vitamin C. Natural sweetness and a creamy texture add to the appeal of winter varieties.
Serving ideas: Roast a winter squash like butternut, scoop out the flesh, and puree it for an easy first food. As your baby gets older, introduce new flavors and textures with dishes like smashed chickpea and butternut chili.
Yogurt
Creamy yogurt is rich in calcium and vitamin D, necessary for healthy bones and teeth. Your baby can have it at 4 to 6 months, long before they'll be ready for cow's milk.
Opt for plain yogurt with no added sugar. Also look for a brand with the most live cultures, which help regulate the good bacteria in your baby's digestive tract. Make sure you pick up whole-milk yogurt – babies need the calories from fat.
Serving ideas: Yogurt is fine on its own, or swirl in pureed berries or other fresh fruit, applesauce, or mashed avocado.
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How much should my baby eat? A guide to baby food portions
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Wondering how much to feed your baby? This can be hard to figure out, especially when you're starting solids and most of your baby's food ends up on your little one or the floor. It's also difficult to determine how much an 8-month-old (or older baby) should eat – babies this age are more interested in solid foods but still get most of their nutrition from breast milk or formula. This visual guide to baby food portions can help you figure out how much your baby should eat at every stage.
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How much should my baby eat?
Do you worry that your baby is eating too little or too much? Your baby will self-regulate her food intake based on what their body needs, so let their appetite be your guide.
It's helpful to have a reference point, however. Here are photos of how much solid food a baby typically eats in a day. You can also ask your baby's doctor for feeding advice.
This visual guide shows:
- Portions for infants who are new to solids (typically 4 to 6 months)
- Two sample meals for a younger baby (6 to 8 months)
- Three sample meals and two snacks for an older baby (8 to 12 months) from a menu developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Your little one may eat less or more than what's shown here. Your job is to provide a variety of healthy foods at regular intervals without pressure, and their job is to decide what and how much to eat.
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Watch for signs your baby is full
Lots of factors – including activity level, growth spurts or plateaus, illness, and teething – will affect your baby's appetite, which can vary daily.
End feeding when they signal that they're done. Signs of being full include:
- Turning their head away
- Refusing to open their mouth for another bite after they've swallowed (resist the urge to encourage your baby to have one last spoonful)
- Leaning back in their chair
- Playing with the spoon or food rather than eating
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How much a 4- to 6-month-old should eat
When your baby is developmentally ready for solids, typically around 4 to 6 months, talk to their doctor about introducing solid foods. The first bites are mostly about them getting used to the idea of having something different in their mouth.
- Start with a very small amount, 1 to 2 teaspoons, of a single-ingredient puree.
- Gradually increase to 1 to 2 tablespoons of food once a day.
- Follow your baby's fullness cues.
Popular first foods include pureed mango, banana, chicken, turkey, beef, peas, sweet potatoes, and infant cereal. It's up to you what food to start with, but wait 3 to 5 days between introducing each new food to make sure your baby doesn't have an allergic reaction or food intolerance. (And remember, no cow's milk or honey until age 1.)
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How much a 6- to 8-month-old should eat
As your little one gets more comfortable with solids, you can increase the frequency of meals and variety of food.
- Transition from one to two meals a day, typically by 8 months.
- Over time, add a second food to each meal. The photo above is an example of a meal with two foods.
- Once you've worked up to two meals with two foods each, aim for a balance of proteins, vegetables, fruits, and grains in their daily diet.
- Whenever you introduce a new food, start with a very small amount, a teaspoon or two, to allow your baby to get used to its flavor and texture.
- Start with a soupy consistency. Gradually add more texture as their eating skills improve.
Expect their intake of breast milk or formula to go down. They'll start drinking less of it as they eat more solid foods. Provide healthy options at mealtimes, and let them choose how much to eat.
Note: The jars in all photos are standard 4-ounce baby food jars.
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Breakfast for a younger baby (6 to 8 months)
Cereal and fruit make an easy combination for a morning meal.
Grain: Iron-fortified, whole-grain infant cereal is a popular first grain. At 6 months, a typical daily portion of infant cereal mixed with breast milk or formula might be 2 to 3 tablespoons, increasing to 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup) by 8 months. (It's best to avoid rice cereal, though.)
Fruit: Babies love the natural sweetness of fruits like pears, apples, berries, prunes, and stone fruits. Between 6 and 8 months, a baby will typically transition from about 2 to 3 tablespoons of fruit puree a day to 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup) of mashed or minced fruit.
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Dinner for a younger baby (6 to 8 months)
If you serve a grain and fruit in the morning, consider offering a protein-rich food and vegetable later in the day. Your child may eat more or less than the amounts shown.
Protein: A baby might transition from eating 1 to 2 tablespoons of meat puree at 6 months to 2 to 4 tablespoons at 8 months, for example. Other good protein sources include cheese, unsweetened plain whole-milk yogurt, tofu, beans, and lentils.
Vegetables: Between 6 and 8 months, a baby will typically transition from about 2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetable puree a day to 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup). Try classic favorites like carrots, spinach, or butternut squash, as well as less traditional first foods such as parsnips, beets, or asparagus.
As your child's eating skills improve, gradually add more texture by dicing or mincing foods.
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How much an 8- to 12-month-old should eat
By 8 months or so, your baby is likely getting the hang of eating and needs to eat more calories to support their growing body. But since their little belly can't hold a lot of food, they'll need to eat more often. Every baby is different, but this may be a good time to try offering a third solid food meal.
During this period:
- Continue to give your baby breast milk or formula.
- Add morning and afternoon snacks. (Some babies this age are happy with breast milk or formula as their snack, while others gravitate toward solid foods. ) Once you've added a third meal and snacks, your baby will be eating or drinking something about every two to three hours.
- Continue to aim for a mix of proteins, vegetables, fruits, and grains.
- Introduce coarser and chunkier textures, for example, by dicing or mincing food instead of pureeing it, and graduate to soft finger foods as your baby's eating skills improve.
- Avoid foods with added sugars. Check the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods, and try to steer clear of foods that list 1 gram or more of "Added Sugars."
- Provide healthy options, and let your baby choose how much to eat.
To visualize daily portions for an 8- to 12-month-old, check out the following photos of a typical day's menu for a baby this age, developed by the AAP.
Your child may eat more or less than these amounts. If you're concerned about how much your baby is eating, talk to their doctor for advice.
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Breakfast for an older baby (8 to 12 months)
The AAP sample menu for a baby 8 to 12 months features a breakfast consisting of:
- 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup) whole-grain infant cereal mixed with formula or breast milk
- 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup) diced fruit
Note: This is an example. Your baby may eat different foods and amounts.
Photo credit: Karla Martin for BabyCenter
Morning snack for an older baby (8 to 12 months)
The AAP sample menu for a baby 8 to 12 months features a morning snack consisting of:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) diced cheese or cooked vegetables
Note: This is an example of a morning snack, which babies typically add sometime between 8 and 12 months. Your baby may eat different foods and amounts.
Photo credit: Karla Martin for BabyCenter
Lunch for an older baby (8 to 12 months)
The AAP sample menu for a baby 8 to 12 months features a lunch consisting of:
- 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup) unsweetened plain whole-milk yogurt or cottage cheese, or minced meat
- 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup) diced or mashed yellow or orange vegetable
Note: This is an example. Your baby may eat different foods and amounts.
Photo credit: Karla Martin for BabyCenter
Afternoon snack for an older baby (8 to 12 months)
The AAP sample menu for a baby 8 to 12 months features an afternoon snack consisting of:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) diced fruit or unsweetened plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1 whole-grain teething biscuit or cracker
Note: This is an example of an afternoon snack, which babies typically add sometime between 8 and 12 months. Your baby may eat different foods and amounts.
Photo credit: Karla Martin for BabyCenter
Dinner for older baby (8 to 12 months)
The AAP sample menu for a baby 8 to 12 months features a dinner consisting of:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) minced or ground poultry or meat, or diced tofu
- 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2) cup diced, cooked green vegetable
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) noodles, pasta, rice, or potato
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) diced fruit
Note: This is an example. Your baby may eat different foods and amounts.
Photo credit: Karla Martin for BabyCenter
How much should my baby drink once they start eating solids?
Breast milk or formula will fully meet your child's hydration needs until they're about 6 months old. They may start drinking less as solid foods become a bigger part of their diet. Here are typical daily amounts by age – your baby's intake may be different, however.
6 to 8 months: 24 to 32 ounces of formula, or continued breastfeeding on demand
8 to 12 months: 24 ounces of formula, or continued breastfeeding on demand
Water: You can offer your baby water once they start eating solids, but let them self-regulate how much they drink. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends giving babies who are 6 to 12 months old 4 to 6 ounces of water a day, but what your baby decides to drink may vary. They may drink more on a hot day, for example.
Avoid juice: Juice isn't recommended for babies younger than 12 months.
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Your baby has the final say
Keep in mind that these portions are an estimate. The truth is, every baby is different, and there's no set amount of food that's appropriate for every baby at every stage.
If you're worried about whether your baby is eating enough – or too much – the best advice is to look for and respond to signs that your baby is full.
Your baby's doctor will chart their weight gain at regular intervals. If the doctor sees a consistent growth curve and doesn't have other concerns, your baby is most likely eating the right amount of food.
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How to choose powdered milk formula?
You are faced with the need to transfer the child (in whole or in part) to artificial feeding, and the pediatrician prescribed a specific formula for your baby. Before you go shopping, read the recommendations of a specialist.
Elena Simonenko
Head of Department, Research Institute of Baby Nutrition, Branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Federal Research Center for Nutrition and Biotechnology"
The choice of a mixture is not rushed, even when you have been assigned a specific product. Read the information on the bank carefully. Look at what age the formula is for (for example, for infants from birth to six months) and what the formula is intended for (for example, powdered adapted milk formula). This information is located on the front or back of the package.
Depending on the age of the child, the amount of vitamins and minerals in the mixture changes, so it is not recommended to feed the newborn with a mixture intended for older children.
Read baby formula research results HERE.
The gradation of mixtures by age is indicated by a numerical value:
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With the prefix "pre" in the name, mixtures for premature or low birth weight babies are indicated;
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"1" - for children from birth to 6 months;
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"2" - for babies from 6 months to 1 year;
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"3" - for children older than a year;
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"4" - as a rule, starting from 18 months.
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Also on the market is a category of adapted milk formulas with average indicators for feeding children from birth to 12 months.
For newborns, you need to take only adapted mixtures. They are closest in composition to breast milk and are easily digested and absorbed by the baby's body.
If the baby has any health problems, in particular with digestion, choose therapeutic or specialized mixtures.
Tatiana Butskaya
pediatrician, founder of the all-Russian movement "Council of Mothers" and the national award "Parents' Choice", international expert in children's products
Do not try to figure out on your own which mixture is best to buy for a child. If there is a need for artificial feeding, contact your pediatrician. The introduction of supplementary food into the infant's diet is always metabolic stress. The mixture should be treated as a medicine, which is selected according to indications and taking into account individual characteristics.
Attention to detail
The composition of the product for children of the first year of life should be as close as possible to human milk, meet the age norms and physiological needs of the child.
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If the baby has flatulence and frequent regurgitation, the specialist will recommend a mixture with special thickeners (starch).
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If constipation and dysbacteriosis - mixtures with additives (probiotics and prebiotics).
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If the child has sleep problems - substitutes with a "night formula".
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If you are allergic to cow's milk protein - a mixture of highly hydrolyzed proteins based on whey and casein.
You can be sure that the doctor will choose the best option. One hundred percent it will be a well-known brand. Let me explain why: world-famous leaders in the production of formula value their reputation, and their products comply with existing international standards and are as close as possible to the composition of breast milk.
What should be the composition of the mixture
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Protein. According to the latest scientific data, excessive intake of protein in the first year of a child's life can lead to obesity in the future. That is why the recommended rate per liter of the mixture is no more than 12-15 grams.
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Proportion of whey to casein. It is important that there are more whey proteins.
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Fat composition.
It includes vegetable oils (eg soybean, corn, sunflower), which are sources of all fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins.
The composition of the mixture should include milk fat. Please note that it is not completely excluded from the product. Milk fat provides the body with important saturated fats, cholesterol, phospholipids, gangliosides and other substances necessary for cell function, as well as for strengthening the body's defenses and developing the child's brain.
- Polyunsaturated fatty acids. Very important! Their lack leads to a slowdown in the overall development of the child and a decrease in immunity. The mixture must contain linoleic (omega-6) and linolenic (omega-3) acids. It is also desirable that the mixture contains docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acids. They improve vision and promote brain development.
In addition, the mixtures should contain probiotics (bifidobacteria and lactobacilli). They form the basis of a healthy intestinal microflora. Their presence in mixtures contributes to the formation of the intestinal ecosystem and the prevention of dysbacteriosis. Probiotics are needed for calcium metabolism, the formation of vitamins and hormones, as well as strengthening local and general immunity. Thanks to modern technology, beneficial microorganisms remain viable throughout the entire shelf life of the mixture. Their effectiveness has been clinically proven.
Prebiotics (galactooligosaccharides, fructooligosaccharides, oligosaccharides) serve as a nutrient medium, in other words, food for beneficial intestinal bacteria.
Quality enhancing biological ingredients
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Choline (vitamin-like substance) - helps to eliminate harmful compounds, is needed for fat metabolism and muscle growth.
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Tryptophan - has a positive effect on the quality of a child's sleep, his mood and appetite.
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Nucleotides - improve the absorption of iron, promote the growth of healthy microflora, strengthen the defenses of the child's body.
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Taurine - improves vision.
What to look for when buying
Do not go to grocery stores for formula. Go to the pharmacy. This is where you need to buy the mixture for the child. If for some reason the pharmacy does not have the product you need, go to the children's store.
When buying, pay attention to the packaging. Do not accept damaged or wrinkled packages. The deformation on the packaging raises great doubts about the correct storage and transportation conditions of the product. Don't forget to check the expiration date.
How to store?
Powdered milk formulas for children, regardless of the type (first, second or third steps), have general storage rules.
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Dry mixes, subject to the integrity of the packaging, are designed for a long period of storage.
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If you bought a mixture packaged in jars, you can store it at home in the original packaging.
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If the mixture is packed in bags or cardboard boxes, after opening the contents must be poured into a hermetically sealed container. Ware for storing baby food can be glass or plastic, but always with the appropriate marking indicating the absence of toxic impurities in the composition of the material.
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When you open the package, stick a label on it with the date you opened it or put it in an airtight container.
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The mixture in an open package or poured into an airtight container can be stored for exactly as many days as indicated on the package!
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To make it easier to comply with the established shelf life, put a label on the package with the date you opened it.
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Store dry mixes in a ventilated cabinet, protected from light, at room temperature. The optimum temperature is 12–24 °C.
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Diluted infant formula can be stored at room temperature for no more than three hours.
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In the refrigerator, the diluted mixture can be stored for no more than a day.
What if the formula is not suitable for the baby?
If the mixture is not suitable for the baby, he may be disturbed by flatulence, colic, constipation, diarrhea, skin rashes. Any of the symptoms requires finding the culprit of such a reaction and replacing the mixture. Therefore, I advise you to contact the pediatrician again. After buying a new mixture, carefully, within a week, introduce the mixture into the baby's diet. Do not mix milk replacers from different manufacturers in one bottle, use two for this. If the introduction of the mixture is accompanied by a deterioration in the child's well-being, consult with his doctor.
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The best milk formulas for newborns
There is no doubt that the ideal food for a newborn baby is mother's breast milk. However, there are a lot of mothers who are forced to switch to artificial feeding for one reason or another. In such a situation, it is very important to choose a good mixture for the newborn, which will suit him according to all requirements. So that you can better navigate the range of baby food, we have prepared for you a rating of the best baby formulas for newborns based on the reviews and recommendations of many mothers.
Content:
- The best children's mixture on goat milk
- 1. Kabrita
- 2. Nanny
- 3. Mamako
- 4. Mdmil SP Kozochka
- The best children's mixture for newborn adapted (maximum closer to breasts)
- 1. Nutrilon
- 2. NAN
- 3. Nestogen
- Best Premature Infant Formula
- 1. NUTRILON PRE
- 2. SIMILAC (ABBOTT) NEOSHUR
- The best infant formula for newborns, inexpensive and good
- 1. Malyutka
- 2. Agusha
- Which infant formula should I choose for a newborn?
It is very important to remember that before making a choice, you should always consult with your pediatrician, who is more than anyone else competent in this matter, and knows all the best manufacturers of infant formula on the market.
Best infant goat milk formula
This version of baby food appeared on the domestic market not so long ago, but has already gained great popularity. This is due to the theory that goat's milk is absorbed by an immature child's body more easily than cow's milk and is equivalent in its properties to mother's breast milk. It is also suitable for feeding newborns who are allergic to cow's milk. At the same time, the choice of mothers who decide to switch to such a product is small - there are only 4 similar brands on the market, which will be described in detail.
1. Kabrita
Highly adapted mixture from the Netherlands, made from natural farm goat milk. Kabrita® is today considered the best and most advanced goat formula.
Firstly, the mixture is enriched with the most valuable goat milk whey (63%), and its protein content is balanced (1.3 g per 100 ml of the finished mixture), which makes it gentle on the baby's health.
Second, the unique Digest X® fat complex with a high (42%) triglyceride content, similar to breast milk fats, helps to facilitate digestion, reduce constipation and improve the intestinal microflora.
And thirdly, in addition to traditional omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, the composition includes pro- and prebiotics that help digestion and the formation of immunity.
The benefits described above are very important for baby nutrition, especially in the first months after birth. According to the reviews of numerous mothers, Kabrita is the best goat milk mixture that helps digestion and saturates the child very well, providing a good night's sleep, and therefore rest for the mother.
Advantages:
- The ratio of serum to the casein 63:37, as in breast milk
- The rich and useful composition
- without palm oil
- Positively affects the digestion and dream of babies
2. Nanny
A New Zealand product that is rightfully considered the best goat milk formula. Its main difference from the products of other brands is the high content of casein proteins, which are easier to digest for an immature organism. Another feature is the absence of additional processing of milk, which ensures maximum preservation of its useful qualities. In addition, the product of this brand does not contain palm oil. All this together ensures a minimal risk of allergies, which is very important when it comes to a newborn baby.
Values:
- High quality products
- Lack of palm oil and serum protein
- Minimum risk of allergies
MALICAL: 3 from the Spanish manufacturer contains casein and whey proteins in equal proportions. The product did not have time to gain great popularity, as it appeared on the shelves relatively recently. However, mothers who have tried it note that milk based on it has a pleasant sweet taste that children like. The statistics of allergic reactions is also minimal.
Values:
- The optimal composition with the minimum risk of allergies
- Normalization of the stool and the absence of colic when used
Disadvantages:
Important! Never store dry mix in the open, as the air contains microorganisms that can also get into the food.
We recommend watching the Test Purchase video about infant formula!
The best infant formula for newborns adapted (as close as possible to breast milk)
The main feature of such nutrition is the minimum amount of casein protein, which causes difficulties for some babies in digestion and is poorly absorbed. As part of an adapted diet, an increased content of albumins and globulins, which brings its characteristics as close as possible to breast milk. This means that these foods contain virtually no ingredients that can cause digestive difficulties, which is ideal for an infant. It is from this line that you should choose food in the first months after the birth of the baby, so that there is no allergy.
1. Nutrilon
The best infant formula according to most mothers for many years. It has the optimal ratio of vegetable fatty acids with minerals and vitamins. In addition, there is a high level of absorption of nutrients, a proportional ratio of phosphorus and calcium. In its composition, Nutrilon is also as close as possible to breast milk, which is very important for the child.
Advantages:
- good composition
- High digestibility by the children's body
- is easy to find in the supermarket
Disadvantages:
- did not find
2. Nan
not only one of the best dairy mixtures for the newborn, but one of the most delicious, but one of the most delicious toutys . It dissolves quickly when cooked, saturates the baby well. The optimal amount of prebiotics and probiotics ensures the smooth functioning of the intestines, as well as an increase in its protective properties. It has a beneficial effect on the brain, nervous system and eyesight of a little man.
Values:
- The content of all the necessary components in sufficient quantities and ratio of
- The positive impact on the body's work as a whole
- The convenience of storage
- is easy to find in any supermarket
Disadvantages: 9000
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Nestozhen
High quality budget option for baby food. Contains vitamins and minerals, but their amount is less than in more expensive brands. There is no fish oil, which is necessary for the harmonious development of the nervous system. But it is a mixture without palm oil. Despite the fact that this type of oil is considered an excellent source of fat in Western countries, for many Russian mothers its absence is a significant argument in favor of this product. There is also a sufficient amount of lactobacilli, prebiotics and other important trace elements.
Values:
- acceptable cost
- Lack of palm oil
- excellent composition
- The absence of some important microelements consisting of
the process of feeding a baby with formula milk. Baby bottles that are not washed in time are an ideal place for the development and reproduction of pathogenic bacteria. If you do not boil such a bottle, but simply rinse it and pour a new portion of food into it, the child may vomit, and you may think that this mixture is not suitable for the baby.
Best Premature Infant Formula
Premature babies need special care and attention. An organism that has not had time to fully form and prepare for birth is especially sensitive. Therefore, for their nutrition, you need to choose special children's products that fully meet the needs of the little man. They take into account all the features of such fragile babies: the use of proteins that are easily digested, the increased content of vitamins and trace elements, the increase in the energy value of the product for faster weight gain. Also, this line is recommended to reduce the risk of allergic reactions.
1. NUTRILON PRE
Infant formula with bifidobacteria and reduced lactose. The percentage of whey milk is the highest here, which brings it as close as possible to breast milk. Enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids, vital vitamins and microelements.
Advantages:
- optimal composition especially for premature babies
- minimal risk of allergies and other negative reactions
- as close as possible to breast milk
Disadvantages:
- high cost
2. SIMILAC (ABBOTT) NEOSCHUR
It practically does not contain lactose, instead maltodextrin is used, which provides not only a sweet taste of the product, but also a high energy value that contributes to rapid weight gain. This indicator is very important for this category of children's products. In addition, it is perfect for children suffering from increased gas formation and colic, due to the minimal burden on the digestive system. It does not contain palm oil, but there is a special herbal complex that helps to get rid of constipation and soften the stool.
Values:
- Composition, taking into account all the characteristics of the body of a premature baby
- The absence of palm oil
- is perfectly absorbed by the children's weak organism
Completely, If you are forced to switch to artificial feeding, it is not necessary to buy the most expensive formulas. In fact, products that are produced in our country meet all the requirements of quality standards at an affordable cost. Most moms find they are best suited for babies from 12 months, but they are also designed for babies from birth. Below we will consider the leaders of children's dairy products that are produced in the country. One of the most popular brands of Dutch quality baby food produced in Russia. Contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals, prebiotics and fatty acids. Can be given to a healthy full-term baby from birth. And if you are wondering which formula to choose from 6 months, when the transition to the next stage of development occurs, this is one of the best options. According to the reviews of mothers, who at first gave the baby more expensive food, they switch to Baby without difficulty, as the children like its sweetish taste. A great option for those parents who want to save on price, not quality. DPCs: Disadvantages: 1. Malyutka
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A good mixture from a domestic manufacturer at an affordable price. Enriched with all the necessary minerals and vitamins, suitable from the first days for healthy babies born on time. Contains a special vitamin complex designed to strengthen children's immunity and have a beneficial effect on the growth and overall development of the baby.
DPCs:
- Affordable cost
- Good composition
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Which infant formula should I choose for my newborn?
With so many brands of baby food on the shelves, choosing a formula for a newborn baby is quite difficult. In order not to make a mistake when making a decision, pay attention to the following criteria:
- general composition
- percentage of lactose (the less the better)
- percentage of whey milk
- specific features for a particular brand
- recommendations for use (for which category of children it is intended)
since milk nutrition ends very quickly and you need to buy it quite often. Here you should come to the optimal ratio of price and quality by choosing which milk formula from birth is best for your child and will not hit the family budget too much. But at the same time, you should not overpay for a brand and convenient packaging (mixtures at a budget price in cardboard packaging can easily be stored in ordinary glass jars with a lid).
In addition, be sure to consider when choosing which mixture is best for the development of the child, it is decided exclusively together with the pediatrician, who will give important advice based on the characteristics of the baby's body. Moreover, if the mixture does not fit, do not immediately panic. Despite the general principle of production, all brands of infant formula have their own characteristics, to which the body of a little man must get used, and this takes time. Therefore, everything new should be tried very carefully, introducing the product gradually. The first time you should give the minimum amount of milk, carefully observing the reaction of the child's body.