How is baby milk different from the usual and when to give it to the baby?

Milk is one of the most important foods for an emerging children's organism. That it contains a lot of microelements that contribute to the proper formation and growth of the baby. Many parents believe that there is no difference between baby and regular milk, however, they are deeply mistaken.

Baby milk belongs to the class of high-quality products, as it is produced exclusively from natural raw materials mined in environmentally friendly areas. The drink is enriched with vitamins A and B necessary for the normal development and functioning of the body, and also has a high calcium content that promotes growth and proper development of the child’s skeletal system. Since the children's stomach is not adapted to heavy food, the fats in such milk do not exceed 3.5%.

Baby milk has a number of certain differences from the usual. First of all, it is high-quality raw material from which it is made. For the production is used only selected milk. The cows that give it are kept exclusively in environmentally friendly areas. The production of such products themselves is subject to special sanitary and hygienic control. The process of making baby milk takes place in specialized shops where normal milk is completely absent in order to avoid accidental mixing.

Also, special attention is paid to microorganisms contained in the product. Their number should be equal to 300,000 per cm3, not more. It is worth noting that in adult milk there may be 8, or even 10 times more! Another important difference from baby milk from the usual fat index. Mass fraction of fat in baby milk ranges from 2.5 to 3.5%. In an adult, she can reach 4.6%.

Baby milk is subject to special heat treatment, destroying harmful microorganisms. The beneficial properties of the product are preserved. This process is called ultra-pasteurization and is processing for a few seconds, first with a high temperature - 130 degrees, and then immediately low. This procedure makes the milk completely harmless to the child's body.

An important nuance is the packaging, in which the product enters the supermarket shelves.

Regular milk can cause serious harm to a weak children's body:

• the occurrence of problems in the gastrointestinal tract;
• significant weakening of the immune system;
• allergic reactions;
• improper physical development;
• poor performance of the brain.

Everything is laid from childhood, and improper feeding at such an early age can entail a number of consequences in the future. Products that are not intended for the child’s body create a high risk factor for problems with digestion, and can also lead to diseases such as atherosclerosis, arterial hypertension and diabetes.

Milk for a growing body is an integral part of the diet, however, it must be specialized.

It is very important to introduce milk into the baby’s diet. An infant is allowed to drink this drink already from nine months; however, it is recommended to start this “acquaintance” as an additive to cereals or puree. If the baby eats infant formula, then they can be diluted with baby milk already in the eighth month of life. As an independent drink, milk can be given to a child already in the first year of life.

The choice of baby milk should be approached very seriously.You must carefully study the labeling of the product. It must necessarily indicate the age under which the drink is made. Also, special attention should be paid to the composition. It is best to make a choice in favor of normalized or whole products.

It is very important to get acquainted with the expiration date, as well as with the method of heat treatment of milk. The best choice would be a pasteurized or UHT product, since it contains all the beneficial minerals and vitamins. Nobody forbids to choose a sterilized drink, however, there will be little benefit from it.

Before feeding baby milk to the baby, it is necessary to evaluate the color of the drink: high-quality milk has a rich white or even slightly creamy color. If it is transparent, then this is a clear indicator that the product was diluted with water or was subject to multiple separation.

Today, there is a fairly wide list of well-known and proven brands of baby food that moms can trust.

The Agush trademark has been a leading manufacturer in the baby food market for over thirty years. For all the time of its activity, the company has won the trust of millions of mothers. This brand is distinguished by its first-class quality, which fully justifies the price. Bacteriological studies have revealed that “Agusha” is completely safe for the health of the baby and meets all established standards for baby food.

"Agusha" gives consumers the opportunity to choose, as its range is diverse. This is UHT milk with high vitamin content, and milk enriched with probiotics and stimulating the metabolism of the baby, a variety of milkshakes, and sterilized cream.

This is one of the largest brands in Russia, producing high-quality baby food. During its ten years of activity, Frutonyan has won numerous awards for its high taste and standards. From baby milk produced by this brand is especially popular:

• classic UHT;
• fortified;
• special milk "before bedtime".

“Bellakt” is a Belarusian brand, familiar to most mummies for over forty years. The company has its own farm located near the famous reserve "Belovezhskaya Pushcha". Thanks to a favorable and environmentally friendly environment, Bellakt products are made only from high-quality raw materials. The only disadvantage of this brand is sterilization, which is subject to baby milk. From the range it is worth highlighting:

• fortified milk;
• children's cereals on a milk basis;
• easy drinking yoghurts for the baby.

The main rule that guides this company is completely natural products without GMOs, preservatives, dyes and flavors.

Millions of consumers feed their babies with the Tyoma baby food line, trusting the quality of these products. However, some people point out that the milk has a specific flavor and is too overpriced. The company offers its consumers UHT milk from real raw materials and a large selection of various bio-yoghurts.

This baby milk is produced by the Ukrainian brand "Lustdorf". Children adore the pleasant taste of “Totoshi”, and parents are satisfied with the high quality and reasonable price. Of the minuses in this drink, you can highlight the presence in its composition of milk powder. "Totosha" offers parents enriched with calcium and vitamins milk, as well as delicious milkshakes with the taste of natural cocoa and strawberries.

This line is also owned by Lustdorf. The products have a natural, truly rustic taste, as well as a very affordable price."On Health" is engaged in the production of UHT milk and sweet milkshakes from natural strawberries.

This is a Ukrainian manufacturer producing low-cost, but high-quality baby milk. It should be noted that this line has two significant drawbacks.

1. Milk is processed by sterilization.
2. The product is produced exclusively in glass bottles or plastic bags, which is not the best way affects its quality. The light penetrating through the glass destroys all the useful substances in the drink, and polyethylene, after a certain time, reacts with milk.

The assortment of the brand includes sterilized milk and various dairy yogurts.

This is another Belarusian brand, superior in quality to Russian manufacturers. Parents trust these products because of the natural composition, pleasant taste and really affordable prices. The only drawback of the line is the sterilization of the drink, significantly reducing its beneficial properties. Depi produces natural sterilized milk for feeding babies from ten months.

Krepysh is a well-known Russian baby food line produced by Rostagroexport, whose quality is always top notch. "Sturdy" is also subjected to sterilization, because of which it has a low content of beneficial trace elements. This brand is based on the production of conventional and fortified baby milk.

Unscrupulous manufacturers also exist on the baby food market, trying to save on children's health.

Studies of the Center TEST examination revealed that there are flocculent elements in the composition of Milk Lukavitsa milk, and the drink itself has a terrible taste of oats. In addition, this company has been repeatedly convicted of adding antibiotics to baby milk.

Milk of this line contains antibiotics, detergent and other substances dangerous for human life. Products of the above brands are not recommended not only for feeding the child, but also generally for eating, as they can cause serious harm to the body.

The introduction of milk in the diet of the baby - the process is very thin, it should be approached with all seriousness and caution. Experts strongly recommend not to save on the health of their crumbs and choose to feed extremely safe baby milk made from natural raw materials.

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