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Baby Food Safety: Are organic milk and food better for my baby?

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Breastfeeding, including exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life, is widely advocated as the “ideal” option for infants. But despite this recommendation, the vast majority of infants consume infant formula for one reason or another.

Some studies have shown that formula use can vary based on parents’ socioeconomic status, ethnicity, or other characteristics. For example, according to a study conducted in Vancouver, Canada, 82.9% of mothers breastfeed their infants at birth, but the number differed between Caucasians (91.6%) and non-Caucasians (56.8%), with the difference essentially due to marital status, education, and family income. In the United States, mothers of lower socioeconomic status were found to be less likely to breastfeed.

Criteria for Choosing Infant Formula

To select a formula, the following criteria should be evaluated:

  1. Baby’s age.
  2. The degree to which the formula is adapted.
  3. Individual transfer.
  4. Which product to choose organic or not?

When a baby is artificially or mixed-fed, formula milk exclusively makes up his ration until 4-6 months of age, remains in the diet until 1 year, and is used as the recommended dairy product until 3 years of age.

Parents should keep in mind the types of formula milk depending on the child’s age.

  • Formula 1 – from birth until 6 months of age;
  • Formula 2 – from 6 to 12 months;
  • Formula 3 (baby milk) – from 12 months of age.

According to the degree of processing of milk protein, the following types of baby formula are distinguished:

Adapted. Suitable for use from birth. Contains a large number of polyunsaturated acids, vitamins, and minerals. They are quickly absorbed since their properties are practically identical to breast milk.

Partially adapted. Have a thick consistency, and contain starch and sucrose. Used for feeding children from 6 months of age.

Not adapted. Made from whole cow’s milk. Have almost nothing in common with breast milk, therefore not suitable for feeding from birth.

As you know, every baby is different and what suits one may not suit the other at all. Here are some examples of when a product is not suitable for baby food:

  • -An allergic rash has appeared;
  • -Stools become more infrequent and frequent;
  • -Even after feeding, the baby shows signs of hunger;
  • -Sleep is disturbed;
  • -Weight loss.

If these symptoms are found, it is necessary to change the milk formula.

Many disputes arise between parents over which product to choose organic or not. One group argues that organic baby formula is just a modern fashion trend and is no different from a conventional product, except for the price.

Others, on the contrary, make a convincing argument for organics:

  • the power of naturalness;
  • food safety;
  • global quality standards;
  • only natural technology;
  • organic lifestyle.

Desirable ingredients for baby food

What a quality, balanced and nutritious baby formula should contain to provide all your baby’s vitamin, mineral, and micronutrient needs:

  • Protein
  • Fat
  • linoleic acid
  • Vitamins: A, C, D, E, K, thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), B6, B12
  • Niacin
  • folic acid
  • Pantothenic acid
  • Calcium
  • Minerals: magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, copper
  • Phosphorus
  • Iodine
  • sodium chloride
  • potassium chloride
  • carbohydrates

Many parents recommend organic HiPP pre formula, which has an excellent product composition, many positive reviews, and a long-standing reputation in the baby food market. It is suitable even for newborns and can ensure their full growth and development.

If the child eats with appetite, does not feel any painful conditions, is not capricious and it is not “sprinkled”, then the choice is probably correct. But you need to observe the dynamics: the increase in height and weight, the development of age-related abilities. This is what will give the final verdict on the selected product.

Remember that baby food for a newborn must meet certain quality standards, and each age has its formula. You can always have a look at the rating of baby formula for newborns on the Internet or ask your pediatrician about it. Selection of food should be made after consultation and examination of the baby by a pediatrician. Parents should be familiarized with the basic principles of the selection and use of the formula.

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