The best formula for a premature baby: review, features, types and reviews

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Every mom wants her baby to be born on time and he althy. But there are situations when a child is born prematurely. In this case, the mother needs to make every effort so that her baby gains strength as quickly as possible and in all respects catches up with the little ones who were born on time. The important question in this situation turns out to be very simple at first glance: how to choose a formula for a premature baby?

Feed carefully

The systems and functions of the body of a premature newborn are still immature. This is especially true for the digestive system. Therefore, it is permissible to artificially feed a baby born prematurely only in the absence and intolerance of mother's milk. For such crumbs, the mixtures that can be fed to them seriously differ in the following parameters: their calorie content is increased, the amount of easily digestible protein is also high, as is the amount of easydigestible fats (MDT). Also, it is for such babies that adaptation of carbohydrates is used: m altodextrin and glucose are added, and the lactose content is reduced. In such mixtures, the amount of vitamins D, C and E is increased.

We take into account the weight of the little one

When choosing a mixture, an important point should be taken into account: if a premature baby weighs less than 1.8 kg, then until this weight is reached, it should be fed with Nutrilon Pre 0 and Similac Special Care.

Any other formula for a premature baby is recommended when the baby's weight exceeds 1.8 kg and until the weight of three kilograms is gained. And upon reaching this mark, the little one can be transferred to mixtures for full-term babies.

What caring mothers should pay attention to

Some mothers are sure that if they transfer the baby to the mixture, all problems will be solved by themselves, without any effort on their part. But after all, breast milk is a kind of medicine, taking which the baby is treated, his immunity is strengthened. That is why it is necessary to keep this type of feeding as long as possible. It is forbidden to breastfeed a child only if the mother has a rare hereditary disease - leucinosis, galactosemia, phenylketonuria. These ailments can transform the metabolism in such a way that the components of milk will no longer be processed normally, but, on the contrary, will begin to produce toxins that will have a negative impact on the development and brain of the baby. In this case, it is necessary to choose a special diet, which hasrestriction of certain carbohydrates and amino acids.

Medicinal baby formulas are still medicines and they should be used only as prescribed by the doctor and exclusively under his control. Many of them limit the nutrition of the baby too much, and in all respects it cannot be called complete. Therefore, the term of their application must be selected from a reasonable point of view. Also important is the fact that the cost of therapeutic mixtures is too high, and it is very difficult to find them.

Premature and underweight babies

Special attention is paid to weight gain and the overall development of premature babies and toddlers with low weight. Therefore, the mixture for premature and underweight babies should be qualitatively different from the nutrition of ordinary toddlers. The difference should be present in the protein component of the mixture, because it is he who the baby needs the most.

That's why in a situation where a mother cannot breastfeed a child, he is prescribed special mixtures necessary for him - zeros. It can also be a mixture for premature and small babies. Reviews of mothers contain words of gratitude to the manufacturers, because often thanks to such mixtures, babies gain the necessary weight and receive all the nutrients. Particularly warm words are intended for the Similak mixture, which contains a lot of the same nutrients as in breast milk. There are also prebiotics necessary for the proper development of microfloraintestines.

Mix content

These mixtures contain more proteins necessary for the baby. This has been achieved with whey proteins. This is how premature babies should eat. Feeding the mixture in this situation should be carried out with special attention. Premature and underweight babies are a little more affected by the external environment, they are a little weaker than the rest of the little ones.

In order for babies to better assimilate the mixture, fat molecules are also selected in a special way. Carbohydrates are added to the mixture in the form of dextrins and lactose, so that the food is better absorbed by the baby. Taurine, which is of no small importance for the formation of the nervous system, and balanced minerals are also added here. Manufacturers, naming such mixtures, add the prefix PRE or the number "0": "Humana 0", "Pre NAN", "Friso-pre", "Pre-Nutrilon".

Special treatment

Premature peanuts, as well as those crumbs that were born on time, but with a very small weight (up to 2.5 kg), need special nutrition and care. Naturally, breast milk is the best food for them. Nature very wisely ordered: it is for mothers of such children that it is slightly different in its composition: it contains more microelements, vitamins necessary for the child; there are also those fatty acids that are not synthesized.

It happens that breastfeeding is not possible for some reason. Then you should immediately choose a mixture for prematurea baby or a small baby - a special one, which is designed exclusively for the needs of babies who have not gained the necessary weight, and premature toddlers.

PRE Nutrilon and Nan PRE

For an example of good nutrition for babies, consider these two formulas.

So, a mixture for a premature baby "PRE Nutilon". Satisfies the needs of babies for energy and nutrients. The mixture can provide the accumulation of nutrients at the same rate as during intrauterine development - in the third trimester of pregnancy. On the still immature metabolic systems of the crumbs, it exerts the most minimal burden. Milk formula for premature babies "PRE Nutilon" is intended for toddlers until they reach a weight of 3-3.5 kilograms.

Other he althy formulas for premature babies, reviews of which are mostly positive (you can read them both in print publications and hear from personal conversations from moms), have been successfully tested by many parents. The greatest number of kind words can be heard about Nan PRE. Moms say that the taste (the kids really like it) the mixture is not too sweet and not fresh, and in terms of composition (and in this case, especially for such crumbs, this is the most important thing) it is very high quality. The manufacturer always takes into account the age characteristics and needs of the little ones. Children always eat the mixture with appetite, almost never refusing the food offered. It is very well absorbed by small consumers. And for moms there is a certain convenience: a spoon can be put on special sides of the jar, so you don’t have to (as in using other mixtures) climb your hands into the jar to scoop it up for cooking. The above mixtures are used for premature babies and toddlers with low weight. They contain a modern fatty component with two acids - docosahexaenoic and arachidonic - which are simply necessary for the toddler for intellectual and psychomotor development, for the central nervous system and the formation of vision function. The mixtures contain a unique protein complex, which has a very high content of whey protein (70%); it is very easy to digest and can meet the increased needs of premature babies.

How to choose the right formula for your baby?

The choice of a mixture for artificial feeding of a baby should be approached very carefully, only after examining the baby by a pediatrician and his consultation. Of course, the best formula for premature babies is the one chosen by their parents. All of them should know the principles according to which it is necessary to choose food for the baby:

1. For newborn babies, an exclusively adapted mixture is suitable, because it is most similar in composition to breast milk, it is better digested and absorbed by the baby.
2. When choosing a mixture, you need to pay attention to age recommendations, that is, it must fully correspond to the age and weight of the baby.
3. If the baby has he alth or digestive problems, parents should choose specialized or therapeutic formulas.



4. Ignoring the numerous commercials, we must ourselves study the composition of the purchased mixture. It is better to choose one that does not contain rapeseed or palm oil.
5. Particular attention must be paid to the expiration date of the purchased mixture.
6. After starting to use the mixture, the mother should track the reaction of the child's body to a new food. If you have digestive problems or allergies, you should immediately go to the pediatrician for an appointment. Perhaps, in this case, the formula did not fit the baby and it needs to be replaced.

In general, whatever food parents choose for their baby, the main thing is that it does not harm the child. But a he althy baby is the main thing!