For a newborn baby, breast milk is the best form of nutrition. It has all the beneficial properties, vitamins and trace elements. No artificial mixture can replace it. But there are situations when the baby refuses the breast, the mother’s milk is missing or not enough. In such cases, mixtures must be used to feed the baby. But the child’s body does not always perceive artificial lure, allergy manifestations are possible. Then you should consult your doctor to help determine which hypoallergenic mixture is right for your baby. Today in stores a large selection of similar products, consider them in more detail.
Hypoallergenic mixture: types
There are several types of similar products: based on goat milk, soy, protein hydrolysates. But even to these seemingly hypoallergenic mixtures, the baby may experience an undesirable reaction. Therefore, you should not put experiments on the child "if not this, then another", it is better to consult a pediatrician or allergist.
Hypoallergenic goat milk based mixture
Often babies have an allergic reaction to cow's milk or soy. In this case, mixtures made from goat milk are recommended . Its proteins and fats are more easily absorbed by the child's body and do not provoke allergic reactions. In addition, baby milk formula in goat milk is also suitable for healthy children. You can also try using a fresh product.
Soy-based hypoallergenic mixture
For children who suffer from lactose deficiency, genetic diseases, or they have intolerance to cow protein, soy mixes are recommended. They do not contain lactose. But with this product you need to be extremely careful. Now it often began to happen that it is on soy protein in children that an allergic reaction occurs. Before starting feeding with this mixture, you should talk with your doctor.
Hypoallergenic mixture based on protein hydrolysates
In severe forms of intolerance to cow's milk and soy, nutrition based on protein hydrolysates is recommended. In addition, this kind of mixture is used when the baby's gastrointestinal tract is disturbed. Nutrition from protein hydrolysates is prescribed for preventive purposes and for mild allergies.
We start to feed the baby with a mixture
In order to correctly introduce a hypoallergenic mixture into the baby’s diet, you should discuss this with your doctor. It will help you reduce the risk of factors that trigger allergies. If the baby has an innate tendency to such reactions, then a mixture based on protein hydrolysates can be introduced already in the hospital. Since it has a slightly bitter aftertaste, it is quite difficult to start feeding her baby with it. All mixtures must be introduced gradually, over one week. On the first day, you should replace one feeding with a new composition, on the second - two feedings, on the third - three, and so on until you completely switch to a hypoallergenic mixture. Results should appear within a month, but not earlier than two weeks.