Specific infant milks for your baby: up to 3 years old
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeed your baby for up to 6 months. But, sometimes we cannot breastfeed, for personal or health reasons. In this case, be aware that infant milks (or milk preparations) that are found on the market cover all nutritional needs from your little one, from birth to the start of food diversification (4 to 6 months). First of all with the 1st age milks which are submitted – as for other infant formulas – drastic regulations governing their protein, essential fatty acid (omega 6 and 3), carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals content. These elements are essential for bone and dental growth, the immune system and the proper brain and motor development of a toddler. From 6 months, when at least 1 of its meals is totally diversified, with the introduction of solid foods, 2nd age milk – or “follow-on milk” – more highly concentrated in nutrients, makes its entry at a rate of 500 to 800 ml / day ! From 10 to 12 months, growth milk – enriched with iron, essential fatty acids, vitamin D and trace elements – takes over and that, until your child is 3 years old (at least 500 ml / day).
What type of specific milk for my baby?
Beyond these age-related benchmarks, be aware that there are different types of infant formula on the market. And some are said to be “special” because they reduce minor ailments (such as reflux or constipation) or respond to pathologies (allergy to cow’s milk proteins or atopic land). Before turning to these special infant milks, it is necessary to seek advice from your doctor.
A quality diet: the basics for growing well
A specialist in infant nutrition for 58 years, the Nutribén® brand – follower of the “Much more than eating well” credo – is convinced that the basics of good nutrition are learned in the first months of life. This is why all of its products are subjected to rigorous manufacturing processes, guaranteeing irreproachable quality, thanks to the most advanced technologies. The infant milks in its Innova® range: Nutribén Innova® 2 (from 6 months) and Nutribén Innova® 3 (from 12 months), meet the specific nutritional needs of toddlers. Without palm oil, they consist of a new formula exclusive to BPL-1. “The parabiotic BPL-1 helps the development of the metabolism by providing complete, balanced and safe nutrition, and thus prevents childhood obesity”, explain the experts of the Nutribén® brand.
As part of a balanced diet, and on the advice of your doctor, know that the brand has also developed a range of special milks to meet baby’s specific needs. With, as desired : Nutribén® AR2 (to reduce the symptom of gastroesophageal reflux), Nutribén® Confort (for mild digestive disorders) or even Nutribén®APLV2 (over 6 months), for children prone to intolerance to cow’s milk proteins .
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