Hypoallergenic formulas for newborns: how to choose. List of hypoallergenic formulas for newborns: choosing the best baby food for allergic children up to one year Types of dairy-free infant formulas

Breastfeeding is the best nutrition for a newborn. Only mother’s milk fully satisfies the baby’s needs and saturates the body with all the necessary vitamins and elements.

However, the mother cannot always feed the baby. Then formula milk comes to the rescue. Before switching to artificial or mixed feeding, think carefully and consult with your pediatrician. Read more about the benefits of breast milk and natural feeding.

When is a hypoallergenic mixture needed?

Young children, especially in the first 3-4 months, are susceptible to allergies and eating disorders. At this time, the baby’s digestion is just getting used to new conditions, so they often react negatively to food. If a child is on mixed or artificial feeding, there is a high probability that the allergy manifests itself specifically to the formula. Then you will need a hypoallergenic baby formula.

Symptoms of food allergies include:

• Rash and redness on the body;
• Itching and peeling;
• Diaper rash and swelling;
• Excessive regurgitation and vomiting;
• Change in consistency and color of stool;
• Severe colic, flatulence and abdominal pain;
• Nasal congestion, runny nose and sneezing;
• Cough and sore throat;
• Sore throat and asthma;
• Tearfulness and eye irritation.

Hypoallergenic formulas for newborns can be used not only for allergy sufferers. They are suitable for children with increased gas formation and intestinal problems, with severe colic. In addition, this food is better to choose for babies prone to allergic reactions. Remember that allergies are often hereditary. If mom or dad has allergies, it's better to be safe than sorry. And the mixtures will be a good prevention of the disease.

How to choose the right hypoallergenic mixture

• At the first sign of an allergy, consult a doctor. He will be able to determine which substances the child has a negative reaction to and, depending on this, select the appropriate mixture;
• Choose a mixture that is age appropriate. You will find markings on the packaging. For premature babies and underweight infants, take “0” or “Pre”, for newborns and babies up to six months, “1” is suitable, for the age of 6-12 months – “2”, for a one-year-old child and older – “3”. Some brands produce special baby milk to replace cow's milk for children from 1.5 years old under the number “4”;
• Hypoallergenic mixtures contain the marking “HA” or “HA” on the pack;
• It is desirable that the composition include prebiotics and probiotics, dietary fiber, iodine, and folic acid in sufficient quantities;

• Choose products that are free from palm oil, canola oil and coconut oil and are labeled as such;
• Don't forget to check the manufacturing date and shelf life;
• When introducing formula, give your newborn a small portion and observe the reaction. If negative consequences appear, the mixture needs to be changed. The formula needs to be changed if the child is not gaining weight well and sleeps restlessly, often cries during, before or after feeding;
• Once you've found the right formula, don't change your diet any further. Frequent changes lead to a deterioration in the child’s well-being.

Preventive and therapeutic mixtures

To choose the right mixture and understand which is best, you need to consider the types. First of all, they are divided into preventive and therapeutic. Preventive mixtures are foods in which the protein is partially broken down into small molecules (peptides). It is easier to digest and suitable for babies at risk of allergies. For moderate and severe allergies, you should choose medicinal mixtures that contain highly hydrolyzed protein.

Preventive formulas are suitable for continuous feeding of children who have developed an allergy to cow's milk for the first time or are at increased risk of developing such a disease. Most companies that produce such food include probiotics and prebiotics. These substances alleviate the child’s condition and improve digestion. Some also include nucleotides to strengthen the immune system and lutein for.

Therapeutic formulas do not contain whole cow's milk proteins, so they are suitable for babies with moderate to severe allergies. The composition of such food is more physiological and is better absorbed. It promotes rapid weight gain and is not divided by age. But pediatricians recommend switching to preventive formulas after 5-6 months of remission after the disease.

Mixtures with soy, whey and goat milk

Soy formula is suitable for children with allergies to cow protein and cow's milk. Be careful, as 30% of babies are allergic to soy protein. This food is not suitable for newborns; it is recommended for consumption after 5-6 months. At the same time, in addition to soy formula, the child’s menu must include fermented milk products (cheese, cottage cheese, butter).

Whey or lactase-free formulas are easily digestible and are suitable for children with bowel and digestive problems. This diet is prescribed to newborns with lactose and sugar intolerance, and with acute intestinal infection. But it is not suitable for lactase deficiency.

Goat milk formulas are suitable for newborns intolerant to cow's and soy protein. This food has high nutritional value and contains the right amount of animal proteins for the full development of the baby. It is well absorbed, normalizes digestion and...

Rating of the best HA mixtures

Mixture	Advantages	Flaws
NAN GA (Netherlands)	The lactose content, as in breast milk, fatty acids ensure the development of vision and nerve cells, strengthen the immune system, and improve intestinal microflora	High price; not suitable for children with lactase deficiency, sometimes causes ; contains palm oil
Nutrilak GA (Russia)	Suitable for complete lactose and sugar intolerance, contains prebiotics, nucleotides and luteins, gently affects intestinal function, regulates stool	Sometimes causes allergies and increases
Nutrilon GA (Netherlands)	Contains prebiotics and nucleotides, healthy fatty acids, strengthens the immune system and stabilizes intestinal function, reduces colic	Does not mix or dilute well, contains palm oil
Frisolak GA (Netherlands)	Good quality and good tolerability, contains prebiotics, healthy fatty acids and nucleotides, pleasant taste, optimally suited for premature babies and small children	Insufficient content of iron, calcium and potassium, contains palm oil, high cost
Hipp GA (Austria/Germany)	Contains lactose and prebiotics, starch and fatty acids, a sufficient amount of iron and folic acid, accelerates digestion, suitable for children with anemia	Not suitable for babies under 3-4 months, because... starch is difficult to digest and causes severe colic, expensive, difficult to find in regular stores
Humana GA (Germany)	Contains lactose, prebiotics and nucleotides, improves digestion and helps with colic, easily digestible	High price
Similak GA (Denmark/Ireland)	Contains nucleotides and prebiotics, lutein and fatty acids, without palm oil! Well diluted and easily digestible	High cost, sometimes causes
Celia GA (France)	Contains lactose, probiotics, fatty acids, good price-quality ratio	Less adapted in composition, not divided by age and suitable only for children under one year old
Bellakt GA (Belarus)	Lactose-free mixture is suitable for babies with lactose intolerance, with severe and moderate allergies, contains prebiotics and nucleotides, fatty acids, enriched composition at an affordable price, well tolerated	difficult to find in regular stores
MD mil Kozochka (Spain)	Goat milk mixture is suitable for children with atopic dermatitis and allergies to cow protein, facilitates digestion and absorption, strengthens the immune system	High price
GA topic (Germany/Russia)	Affordable price and sweet taste, promotes rapid digestion, contains lactose	Contains glucose syrup, which is not recommended in the diet of children under 6 months; it contains starch, which is difficult to digest
Agusha Gold (Russia, France, Denmark)	Rich composition contains lactose and fatty acids, nucleotides and lutein, prebiotics and probiotics, affordable price, improves immunity	Foams and mixes poorly, sometimes intensifies

How to prepare the mixture

It is impossible to say unequivocally which mixture is better. Each baby is characterized by individual development and perception. Some babies eat the formula without problems, while others develop allergies or colic to the same composition. When choosing, take into account the reviews of other parents, but, first of all, follow the recommendations of the pediatrician, taking into account the developmental and health characteristics of the child.

For preparation use clean filtered water. The optimal temperature of the formula for feeding a newborn is 36-38 degrees above zero. Do not heat the milk mixture in the microwave! In extreme cases, you can heat the food in a water bath or simply in hot water. It’s better to pour boiling water over the powder and wait until the mixture cools, or immediately take water at the desired temperature.

How to dilute the mixture and what portion to give to the baby is indicated on the packaging. The consumption rate depends on the age of the child. To calculate the dosage for newborns up to 10 days and weighing up to 3.2 kg, the number of days of life is multiplied by 70, weighing over 3.2 kg - multiplied by 80. For children from 10 days to two months, the portion is 1/5 of the weight, 2 -4 months – 1/6 of the weight, from four months to six months – 1/7 of the weight, from six months to one year – 1/9 of the weight.

In an ideal situation, the child should be fully breastfed for the first 6 months of life, and then complementary foods with a basic milk diet are introduced until the age of one year. For certain reasons, the mother cannot always breastfeed the baby, and then the baby has to be switched to infant formula. Determining which is best for feeding a baby is a difficult task, especially when it comes to how to choose the right hypoallergenic formulas for newborn children with allergies and infants prone to food allergies.

If the mother cannot continue breastfeeding, it is necessary to choose a suitable formula for the baby

Types of hypoallergenic mixtures

Some formula-fed babies may have allergic reactions to cow's milk, which is the basis of most infant formulas. Allergies can manifest themselves as:

• rashes on the child's skin;
• colic;
• disturbances in stable bowel movements;
• frequent regurgitation and other problems related to the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

1. Preventive. It is prescribed to children who are prone to allergies.
2. Treatment and prophylaxis. This hypoallergenic mixture is used in the presence of mild symptoms of food allergies.
3. Therapeutic. Its use usually concerns cases where the child has a high degree of intolerance to the protein in cow's milk.

The choice of modern hypoallergenic milk formulas is simply huge. Some are based on split milk protein (hydrolysate), while other dairy-free infant formulas are based on soy protein isolate.

The hypoallergenic mixture allows you to provide the newborn’s body with all the necessary nutritional elements, mineral salts, vitamin groups and other useful substances, as well as charge it with energy. The metabolism of proteins in the body of a 4-5 month old child who eats exclusively a hypoallergenic formula is almost the same as in a baby who is breastfed.

Dairy-free soy-based formula

If a child is intolerant to infant formulas based on cow's milk, their soy analogues are used to feed the baby. They have a sweeter taste compared to dairy products. If after several feedings the baby’s body accepts and assimilates the hypoallergenic soy mixture well, then it can be safely left for further use in the baby’s diet. Below is a list of the most famous dairy-free soy formulas:

• Dutch: Frisosoy and Nutrilon Soy from the companies FrieslandCampina and Nutricia, respectively;
• guest from Germany Humana SL, manufacturer Humana;
• US representative Endfamil Soy, produced by Mead Johnson Nutritionals;
• the Belarusian company Volkovysk OJSC Bellakt offers consumers Bellakt SOY;
• Ukrainian Detolakt Soya from the Baltic milk canning plant for children's products;
• Danish Similak Izomil.

How to properly introduce soy mixture?

Soy-based milk formulas require compliance with certain input rules:

1. Close relatives of the baby should not be allergic to soy or legumes.
2. When the child reaches 5-6 months of age.
3. Gradual introduction into the diet over 5 days or a week.
4. The need to completely remove dairy products from the menu, which also applies to secondary products such as cheese, cottage cheese and butter.
5. A ban on entry is personal intolerance to the components of the hypoallergenic mixture. It may be accompanied by the appearance of new rashes on the skin or worsening of old dermatitis, vomiting, regurgitation, disruption of normal bowel movements and other manifestations.
6. Use for three months.

Regurgitation after drinking a certain mixture may indicate an individual intolerance to the body

Unfortunately, hypoallergenic soy formula cannot always help in solving the problem of feeding a baby, especially for children immediately after birth. According to statistics, 30-40% of those children who are allergic to cow's milk protein will not tolerate soy protein either. In the case where the child, in addition to everything else, has allergic enterocolitis, these numbers rise to 60%.

The benefits and harms of using soy milk formulas in the nutrition of very young children have been discussed for a long time, but over the course of 60 years of using infant soy formulas for feeding infants, they have not yet been able to prove that this type of nutrition is dangerous for the child’s health.

Hydrolysis mixture

The lack of evidence that soy protein is harmful to formula-fed babies prone to food allergies does not make soy formula more popular. In most cases, doctors and parents prefer hypoallergenic hydrolysis mixtures. They are made by hydrolysing the protein found in cow's milk. They can be divided into 2 groups: casein and whey protein hydrolysates.

Casein milks are based on hydrolyzed casein. They are rare in our market, although their use for treating children with food allergies is quite common. Examples of casein hydrolysates are:

• Alimentum from Abbott Laboratories. Made in the USA.
• Frisopep AS from Holland. Manufacturer: FrieslandCampina.
• Nutramigen and Pregestimil from the American company Mead Johnson Nutritionals.

Frisopep AS is one of the most popular hydrolysis mixtures available on our market

Compared to casein, whey protein hydrolysates have an important advantage, namely, their proximity to the standard composition of breast milk. They can be called full-fledged substitutes for mother's milk, but due to their bitter taste they are not always popular with babies. If a newborn refuses to be fed with a hydrolyzate of this kind, you should first make the mixture less concentrated, that is, dilute a smaller amount of dry powder in the prescribed amount of water.

Highly hydrolyzed

In accordance with the degree of protein breakdown, highly hydrolyzed and partially hydrolyzed mixtures are distinguished. Highly hydrolyzed ones include:

• Alphare. Manufacturer: Swiss company Nestle.
• Frisopep. It is produced in Holland by FrieslandCampina.
• Nutrilak PEPTIDI MCT produced by the Russian company Nutritek.
• Nutrilon Pepti Allergy from Nutricia from Holland.

Their purpose is relevant in case of a pronounced allergic reaction, accompanied by atopic dermatitis or disorders in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. The use of such mixtures leads to good and quick results.

Partially hydrolyzed mixtures

• Frisolak 1 GA and Frisolak 2 GA. Produced in Holland by FrieslandCampina.
• Humana GA 1, Humana GA 2 and Humana GA 3. Manufacturer: German company Humana.
• The Austrian company HiPP produces HiPP Combiotic GA 1 and HiPP Combiotic GA 2.
• Nutrilak Hypoallergenic 1 and Nutrilak Hypoallergenic 2 from Nutritek, Russia.
• NAN hypoallergenic mixtures NAN GA 1 and NAN GA 2. Manufactured by Nestle, Switzerland (we recommend reading:).
• Topic 1 HA and Topic 2 HA of the Russian company Unimilk.

Another representatives of partially hydrolyzed mixtures are “Similac Hypoallergenic” and “Similac Alimentum”. Similak hypoallergenic mixture is the best option for newborns with allergic relatives. It is suitable for children from birth to one year of age.

The use of a partially hydrolyzed mixture such as Nutrilak HA helps prevent the occurrence of allergic reactions to protein or eliminate their minor symptoms

Amino acid and fermented milk mixtures

Amino acid mixtures do not contain proteins, but contain only amino acids that cannot provoke allergies. Among them:

• Nutrilon amino acids;
• Alphare Amino;
• neokate LCP.

If you have allergies, special fermented milk mixtures are perfect, but their share in the child’s diet should not exceed 50% of the daily amount of food. The second half falls on unleavened analogues.

After the allergy symptoms have completely passed, the child should be transferred first to therapeutic and prophylactic formulas, then to preventive ones, and only finally to regular formulas. This sequence of transition is explained by the fact that therapeutic and therapeutic-and-prophylactic mixtures do not contain allergens, so the development of protective mechanisms to milk does not occur in the baby’s body.

Breastfeeding is the best option for a newborn. However, mother's milk is not always enough. In such cases, an adapted milk formula (for example, “Nan”) comes to the rescue. When deciding to introduce complementary foods, parents should not forget about food allergies, which children are often susceptible to.

Allergic manifestations during the introduction of complementary foods are obvious changes in the color and consistency of stool, rashes on the face and body, redness and peeling of the skin, difficulty breathing, rhinitis and even the appearance of snoring.

Sometimes this problem is hereditary. If close relatives suffer from this disease, then there is a chance that it may also appear in the baby. But most cases of allergies are still associated with dietary disorders. In this case, correcting the menu will help stop the manifestation of unpleasant symptoms.

When choosing a suitable hypoallergenic mixture, first of all you should remember that the child must receive all the necessary nutrients from food. Therefore, it is important to accurately determine which substances the baby’s body does not tolerate well.

A repeated mistake when selecting ready-made feed can lead to more acute manifestations of allergies or the transition of the disease to the chronic phase. To prevent this, at the first signs of the disease, you must urgently contact a pediatrician, who will prescribe treatment and recommend the most appropriate feeding option.

In newborns, the digestive system requires special care, which in the first months of life cannot be called fully formed. She is not yet ready for serious tests, so the mother should choose the most gentle food for her baby.

Baby food contains essential vitamins and microelements that can support children's immunity.

The main thing is to carefully consider the choice of a jar of ready-made dry food. It is better not to take risks and give preference to hypoallergenic mixtures. They are also called hypoantigenic.

These are products characterized by a minimal content of allergens. For the first time, such feeding began to be used in the second half of the 20th century. Such nutrition is based on protein that has undergone pre-processing - hydrolysis, during which valuable amino acids and peptides are released.

The composition of the mixtures is different, and this is worth understanding.

Key parameters

1. Age. Today, the choice of infant formula is so large that when purchasing a product for the first time, you should look at what age it is intended for. This information must be indicated on the packaging. It is important to choose a diet that is appropriate for the baby’s age, because as the child grows, the need for nutrients transforms. Accordingly, the contents of the mixtures for different periods will differ.
2. Compound. Next we look at the composition. It should not contain products that can cause an allergic reaction in the baby.
3. Price. If the choice is between a cheap and an expensive jar with similar filling, then you should not overpay, believing that the expensive product will be of higher quality. There are many cases where the child’s body did not accept expensive formulas, but reacted positively to cheap ones. Therefore, a high price is not an indicator of better quality.
4. Date of manufacture– is also an important selection parameter. It must be indicated on the box. If baby food is nearing its expiration date, you should not buy it, because it may take several weeks from opening the package until the formula is completely used up. During this time, the product will become expired. You should also not buy baby formula for future use. On the contrary, it is better to buy the smallest packaging. There is always a possibility that the diet will have to be changed if suddenly the newborn has a reaction to the products you have chosen in the form of excessive regurgitation, too frequent bowel movements or constipation, skin rashes, gas or colic.

If, after introducing a new diet, the little one feels good and no negative changes occur, you can safely stop the search.

Allergies are an almost unpredictable phenomenon. For example, it can occur on milk protein. Then dairy-free soy formulas are suitable for feeding. They have a sweetish, pleasant taste. At the same time, the choice is great:

• if a baby has a predisposition to intolerance to cow's milk, then preventative dairy-free options are intended for him;
• with moderate manifestations of allergies - therapeutic and prophylactic;
• in serious cases - therapeutic.

The last two types of formulas are not fed to the baby constantly, but only until the allergy symptoms disappear.

Range

With soy

For newborns with intolerance to cow's milk, soy-based formulas have been created. The best, according to parent reviews, in this group are:

• "Similac Izomil" - Denmark;
• “Nan soya” – Switzerland;
• “Friso-soy” (FrieslandCampina) and “Nutrilon Soy” (Nutricia) – Holland;
• “Humana SL” (Humana) – Germany;
• Enfamil Soy (Mead Johnson Nutritionals) – USA;
• "Bellakt Soya" - Belarus;
• “Detolakt Soya” is a Ukrainian brand.

Some people cannot tolerate milk, while others cannot tolerate soy. About a third of newborns are allergic to soy proteins. That is why it is better to consult a professional in advance regarding any type of baby food. If you intend to feed your baby soy formula, your doctor will definitely ask if your close relatives are allergic to legumes.

But even if the soy mixture is suitable for the baby, it can be given no earlier than 5 months. This new food should be introduced gradually, alternating with the usual mother's milk, increasing the amount over the course of a week. At the same time, the baby’s menu should not contain fermented milk products, as well as cheese or butter.

Of course, there are cases of allergies to soy protein - then other options should be considered.

With protein hydrolysates

For children who cannot tolerate soy foods, products with protein hydrolysates may be suitable. This is a new generation of mixtures with hypoallergenic properties. They are chosen if the child has problems with the gastrointestinal tract, for example, there are problems with the absorption of nutrients in the intestines.

• “Nutramigen” and “Pregestimil” (Mead Johnson Nutritionals) – USA;
• “Friso PEP AC” (FrieslandCampina) and “Nutrilon Pepti Allergy” (Nutricia) – Holland;
• "Alfare" (Nestle) - Switzerland,
• "Humana" (H.A.1, H.A.2 and H.A.3);
• “Similac Hypoallergenic” and “Similac Alimentum”;
• “HiPP Combiotic” (HA1 and HA2, HiPP) – Austria;
• “Nutrilak PEPTIDE MCT” and “Topic 1 or 2 H.A.” (Unimilk) – Russia.

If the baby has a congenital tendency to allergies, mixtures made using protein hydrolysates can be given while still in the maternity hospital.

But keep in mind that introducing them into a newborn’s diet is not easy: mothers write in reviews on parenting forums that mixtures of this type have a specific bitter taste, to which children gradually get used to.

With goat milk

The fats and proteins of goat's milk are absorbed better by babies than cow's milk. Moreover, it is useful for absolutely all little ones, regardless of whether they suffer from allergies or not.

Now this type of baby food is confidently taking a leading position. The most popular products in the series are produced by: “Cabrita” and “Nanny”.

Brands in Focus

“Nan hypoallergenic” contains whey protein, split into amino acids. This eliminates the possibility of allergies. In addition, the product does not cause discomfort in the baby's tummy, such as constipation and colic. The veracity of this fact is confirmed by numerous reviews from moms and dads.

“Nan-2” with the addition of bifidobacteria is intended for children from 6 months of age. Moreover, the formula can also be given to newborns: food from a jar marked “1” is given to babies in the maternity hospital, when mother’s milk is still small. An obvious plus: there are no allergy-causing components in Nan.

“Nutrilon” is a tasty mixture, as close in composition as possible to breast milk. It is intended for healthy children, and does not contain substances that cause a negative reaction in the tiny body. In addition, Nutrilon brand nutrition maintains the balance of intestinal microflora.

Vegetable fats are included in baby food in order to make it as close as possible to mother's milk. , and soybean oils are beneficial in many ways for the baby, are perfectly absorbed by the small body and contribute to the development of mental activity and vision. Nutrilon contains such oils.

Some mothers prefer to buy formulas without palm oil, which today has a lot of pros and cons, and which can still act as an allergen.

"Similak Hypoallergenic" - food for children whose relatives are allergic. This series of mixtures is created on the basis of milk protein hydrolyzate. This option is suitable for babies from birth to one year.

Manufacturers claim that a child will not develop symptoms if fed with Similak brand products. The composition meets all the requirements necessary for the growth and development of the baby. Does not contain palm oil; instead, the mixture contains vegetable oil familiar to Russian people.

Subtleties of feeding

The use of a hypoallergenic mixture has its own characteristics. Before giving it to your baby, you need to understand a few points. In particular, it is not recommended to suddenly switch to a new product. This needs to be done gradually.

The results of switching to hypoallergenic infant formula will not be noticeable immediately, but only after 2-3 weeks. During this period, the baby’s skin will noticeably clear up if he previously had allergies.

You should use soy food especially carefully: doctors recommend introducing it into a regular diet from six months of age, and ideally only after a year.

Before giving a hypoantigenic infant formula to a newborn, you should consult a pediatrician. Only a specialist can take into account a number of additional factors that parents may not even be aware of.

Rating of infant formulas 2018 in order to familiarize mothers with the infant formula market. Manufacturers try to bring the composition of infant formula as close as possible to breast milk. There are product lines designed for healthy children, and with a therapeutic effect, for children predisposed to allergies to organic milk components. The latter are overpriced, because... During the manufacturing process, the future product is based on cow or goat milk, which goes through several degrees of filtration in order to minimize the content of lactose and casein in the final product.

All infant formulas are divided into “stages”: 1 – newborns, 2 – from 6-12 months, 3 from 1 year, 4 from 18 months. Also pay attention to the whey protein content. According to WHO regulations, the legislation of the Russian Federation and the Customs Union, adapted formulas imported or produced in the Russian Federation are considered products with a whey protein content of at least 50% for children from 0 to 6 months and at least 35% for children over 6 months. This rating was compiled taking into account the opinions of experts and consumer reviews about the best baby formulas. So, TOP 10 infant formulas:

Baby 4(Nutricia)

The Malyutka brand from Nutricia opens the rating of baby food formulas. This mixture is suitable for use by children from 18 months. The composition excludes the presence of sugar, starch, gluten, harmful additives, flavors, leaving the child with only the essentials: skim milk, prebiotics, a complex of vegetable oils, a bunch of vitamins and minerals, and taurine. The ratio of casein to whey proteins is 4:1 - this fully meets the standards, and even more. The complex of vitamins and minerals contains 13 pieces of each. The price for a 600 gram pack is 300 rubles.

Kabrita 3 GOLD

Kabrita GOLD infant formula from 12 months takes 9th place in the ranking. Balanced infant formula contains 37% whey protein and 63% casein protein. The manufacturer has created an optimal formula that softens stool, improves digestion and absorption of calcium, and also helps optimize metabolism, calling this complex DigestX. Cabrita Gold consists of 100% whey protein concentrate from goat milk mixed with skim milk, eliminating the addition of maltodextrin, sugars, flavorings and other harmful additives. The formula is also rich in prebiotics FOS, extracted from chicory extract, GOS, which is part of goat's milk, as well as beneficial bifidobacteria BB-12 - all this helps maintain the intestines in a “healthy shape”. The cost of an 800 gram jar is 1600 rubles. Recommended for use by healthy children.

MD mil Goat 2

8th place in the rating of infant formulas from 6 months is occupied by MD milk Kozochka 2. The Spanish brand MD boasts of its goat milk products, produced in accordance with the recommendations of the union of D-A-CH societies: the German Society for Nutrition (DGE), the Austrian (ÖGE), and Swiss Societies of Nutrition (SSG/SSN). However, the composition, unfortunately, contains palm oil and lactose, so the product is only suitable for healthy children. Palm oil is not recommended for constant use, because... in the intestines, palmitic acid binds to calcium, blocking the passage of the structural material for bones necessary for the child through the intestinal walls; on the other hand, if not systematically consumed, palm oil has a beneficial effect on children under 2 years of age, because helps to increase the cholesterol needed during this period. According to the standards stated by the manufacturers, the ratio of whey proteins and casein proteins is 1:1. The composition is dominated by a decent amount of GOS prebiotics, and omega 6, omega 3 PUFAs in a ratio of 7:1 - the optimal indicator. The price for a 400 gram jar is about 900 rubles.

Nestogen (Nestle) 1

The infant formula for newborns from Nestlé - Nestogen 1 - takes 7th place in the rating. The product is suitable for use by children from the very first days of birth. Does not contain anything unnecessary, including palm oil, only skim and demineralized milk, sunflower and rapeseed oil, maltodextrin, as well as probiotics and prebiotics. Lactobacilli Reuteri act as a probiotic, maintaining oral hygiene and reducing the duration of diarrhea. Complementary food for lacto and bifidobacteria in the intestines is the prebiotics FOS and GOS, thanks to which living microorganisms “eat more,” multiply, and fight pathogenic bacteria. Maltodextrin is a source of energy that is broken down into glucose in the body. Corn maltodextrin is used in Nestogen, and, as you know, corn does not contain gluten, a common causative agent of allergic reactions. This mixture is not hypoallergenic due to the way the milk is processed, which leaves a large amount of lactose in it. The price for a 700 gram pack is 475 rubles.

Nutrilon (Nutricia) Pepti Gastro

Nutricia was recognized as the best in the rating of infant formulas of the control purchase. Pepti Gastro is designed specifically for children with gastrointestinal problems and intolerance to certain food components. Pepti gastro milk base is a whey protein concentrate that has undergone additional hydrolysis, with the help of which it is possible to decompose the whey into separate fractions - peptides, and then, using ultrafiltration, leave only the most necessary of them, almost completely eliminating lactose, fats and casein, bringing the spectrum as close as possible to breast milk. This gentle method of preparation with an emphasis on hypoallergenicity makes the Pepti Gastro complex a leader in the rating of infant formula in terms of quality. The manufacturer also adds nucleotides to its product to make the mixture as close as possible to breast milk. Nucleotides play an important role in the synthesis of antibodies - weapons of immunity, serve as the basis for the construction of DNA and RNA, are responsible for the synthesis of proteins, etc. The cost of a 450 gram jar of a hypoallergenic product is 950 rubles.

NAN (Nestle) 1 Optipro

Nestle ranks 5th best infant formula from birth for healthy children, that is, those who do not have intolerances to some components, incl. lactose. Nestlé NAS excludes the addition of palm oil, flavors, GMOs, dyes and other harmful additives to its product. A children's composition is prepared from demineralized whey with a high content of albumins and globulins, and the opposite content of casein - a complex protein that often provokes allergies. In addition to important amino acids, NAN is saturated with 13 vitamins and 14 minerals, as well as cultures of bifidobacteria. A special feature of NAS is the addition of oil from the single-celled fungi Mortierella Alpina - producers of arachidonic acid, exactly the same as that found in breast milk. Arachidonic acid is an oily liquid containing omega 6 fatty acids necessary for brain maturation. The price for an 800 gram container ranges from 700-750 rubles.

Similac (Abbott) Premium 1

4th place in the ranking is occupied by the best baby formula without palm oil. According to some studies, palm oil has a negative effect on the absorption of fats and calcium in the intestines, because... Palmitic acid, a derivative of palm oil, binds to calcium and forms insoluble compounds that interfere with the absorption of some other components. Similak Premium 1 contains the pigment lutein, which is not synthesized by the human body itself, which helps to increase visual acuity and filter the “harmful” spectrum of rays for the human eye. Similak also contains “live” bifidobacteria, complete with food for them - a prebiotic. This product is suitable for feeding children from the first days of life who are not allergic to lactose (since Similake contains it). Cost 900 gr. banks - about 1000 rubles.

BIBIKOL Nanny Classic

The TOP 3 rating opens with baby formula from 0 to 6 months from the manufacturer Bibikol. In the preparation of its products, the company uses natural goat milk obtained from farms in New Zealand. So, this mixture is prepared from goat’s milk, and this is a big plus for several reasons: first, it does not contain the alpha-S1 fraction of casein protein, which causes “rejection” in some people; second, goat milk tastes less sweet, which means it contains less lactose - milk sugar that causes allergies; third, goat milk contains oligosaccharides - prebiotic, omega 3 and omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which contribute to the “correct” development of the brain in newborns and infants. One can write endlessly about the properties of goat’s milk; to summarize, we can say that goat’s milk is better tolerated by children than cow’s milk, and is not inferior to the latter in terms of benefits for the body. For an 800 gram jar of Bibikol Nanny classic you will have to pay about 1800 rubles.

Friso Frisopep

Friso becomes the best infant formula from 0 to 6 months in our ranking. Firstly, this composition is completely hypoallergenic, and, secondly, it has a pronounced therapeutic effect. Despite the fact that the main components of infant formula are cow's milk derivatives, Frisco made sure that the mixture contained lactose in very minimal quantities. This became possible thanks to the technology of separating protein from lactose and fat using whey protein hydrolysis, the output of which is a protein concentrate of 50% of the mass fraction of all other substances. Frisco also contains about 5 nucleic esters that help synthesize immunoglobulin M and A - antibodies, a prebiotic galactooligosaccharide - food for beneficial bifidobacteria living in the intestines, as well as a huge amount of essential and non-essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The price for a 400 gram jar is about 900 rubles.

Nutrilon (Nutricia) 1 Premium

Nutrilon from Nutricia is considered the best infant formula for newborns. This mixture is not suitable for children with lactose allergies, because The composition contains demineralized whey - finely divided dried cottage cheese, from which salts have been removed, but a large amount of proteins and lactose is left. In addition to whey, the complex composition includes oils (rapeseed, sunflower, coconut, palm, etc.), as well as fish oil, vitamins, taurine, nucleotides, prebiotics, etc. The manufacturer uses a patented complex of prebiotics called IMMUNOFORTIS. This is a two-component “nutritional menu” for beneficial bacteria in the intestines, consisting of fructo-oligosaccharides, which are not broken down and not absorbed by the human gastrointestinal tract, and oligosaccharides contained in mother’s breast milk, which are also complementary foods for bifidobacteria in the intestines, which only they “eat” and absorb. On the container with the contents, Nutrilon is framed “improves immunity and intelligence”, we figured out the first one, this is facilitated by prebiotics and a complex of vitamins with nucleotides, but polyunsaturated fatty acids ARA and DHA are responsible for brain development, in simple terminology - these are Omega acids 3 and Omega 6. The price for 800 grams is 650 rubles. It is the clear advantage of quality over price in Nutrilon Premium that allows the product to become ranked as the best formula for baby food.

Recently, the number of children under one year of age suffering from food allergies and atopic dermatitis has sharply increased. Companies involved in the production of baby food, together with pediatricians, are developing preventive hypoallergenic formulas for newborns with a hereditary predisposition to the development of these diseases and therapeutic formulas for correcting children's nutrition.

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  Why switch from breastfeeding to artificial feeding?

  The best prevention for the development of allergies during the neonatal period is breastfeeding.

  In the absence or insufficient quantity of breast milk, children prone to allergic reactions should choose a complete replacement in the form of a hypoallergenic formula for prevention. Medical nutrition may be prescribed when allergy symptoms appear in breastfed or bottle-fed babies.

  

  What mixtures are called hypoallergenic?

  Anti-allergenic formulas, like all milk foods for feeding newborns, must meet the physiological needs of infants in terms of quality composition in order to support harmonious growth and full development. To be called hypoallergenic, these mixtures should not cause any allergic manifestations during feeding in 90% of children from the study group.

  Today, according to purpose, there are 2 groups of hypoallergenic dry mixtures: preventive and therapeutic. Composition - 5 groups:

  1. 1. Soy formulas;
  2. 2. Based on partially split whey proteins;
  3. 3. With deep casein hydrolysate;
  4. 4. Based on amino acids;
  5. 5. Based on goat milk.

  

  

  Soy formulas

  Soy mixtures are dairy-free powders in which animal protein is replaced with a protein component of plant origin.

  Soy-based formulas, although not medical nutrition, have been used for quite some time as an alternative for newborns with allergies. Foreign experts advise using such mixtures for babies from 6 months of age whose history has confirmed an allergy to cow's milk.

  Important: 8-14% of newborns with cow's milk protein allergy symptoms have soy protein intolerance

  • Friso Soy, Netherlands;
  • Bellakt SOYA, Belarus;
  • Nutrilak Premium Soy.

  

  

  Mixtures based on partially digested whey proteins

  These formulas are intended for feeding children at risk of developing food allergies. Partially split protein is more easily absorbed by the child's body and at the same time reduces the risk of allergies.

  Formulas for babies up to 6 months:

  • Nutrilon® Hypoallergenic 1, Netherlands;
  • HiPP HA 1 Combiotic, Germany;
  • Friso HA 1 (Frisolak 1GA), Netherlands;
  • Bellakt GA 1+, Belarus.

  Formulas for children from 6 to 12 months:

  • Nutrilon® Hypoallergenic 2, Netherlands;
  • HIPP Combiotic Hypoallergenic 2, Germany;
  • Friso HA 2 (Frisolak 2GA), Netherlands;
  • Bellakt GA 2+, Belarus.

  

  Formula for children from 12 months - NAS ® Hypoallergenic 3 OPTIPRO, Netherlands.

  Formulas with deep hydrolysis of whey or casein proteins

  Dry powders are prescribed as therapeutic food for children with allergic reactions to cow's milk protein from birth . They provide effective relief of allergy symptoms and are indicated for use in atopic dermatitis, eczema, and food allergies. When choosing a formula, it is important to consider what exactly the allergic reaction is to: whey proteins or casein.

  

  Often, along with food allergies, children experience symptoms of lactase deficiency; therefore, glucose syrup, maltodextrin or starch are added to infant formulas with split protein instead of lactose. Exceptions: Frisolac Gold Pep, Alfaré® Allergy

  Mixtures with deep breakdown of milk proteins:

  • Frisolac Gold Pep AC, Netherlands;
  • Nutrilon® Pepti Allergy with prebiotics, Netherlands;
  • Alfaré®, Holland;
  • Alfaré® Allergy, Holland.

  Mixtures with deeply hydrolyzed casein - Frisolac Gold Pep AC, Netherlands.

  

  Amino acid based formulas free of milk protein

  For children with severe allergies and food intolerance, a special anti-allergy food has been developed, which is a mixture of amino acids, which is used to effectively relieve allergy symptoms.

  Can be used as an additional option for diet therapy in children.

  List of mixtures:

  • Alfaré ® Amino, Holland;
  • Nutrilon® Amino Acids, Netherlands.

  

  Goat milk based formulas

  For children who develop allergies when consuming cow protein, specialized goat milk formulas have been developed. They are intended both for preventive nutrition in children with food allergies and for diet therapy (except for cases of clinically proven allergy to goat's milk and severe manifestations of allergy to cow's milk proteins).

  • Nanny 1 with prebiotics, New Zealand;
  • Nanny 2 with prebiotics, New Zealand.

  Formula selection options

  In newborns whose life history confirms the diagnosis of food allergy, a complete exclusion of the causes of reactions is required.

  If children are only breastfed, their mothers, for the purpose of prevention, are prescribed specialized diets that exclude from the diet:

  • cow's milk;
  • eggs;
  • fish;
  • peanut;
  • hazelnut.

  If there is no effect, children are transferred to food with deep protein hydrolyzate or based on amino acids and soy formulas. For children who are bottle-fed, foreign experts advise using formulas with deeply digested protein, and if there are no changes in the child’s condition, a formula based on amino acids or soy protein.

  It is not recommended to prescribe food based on partially hydrolyzed proteins, because there is a high probability of developing allergic reactions that can be caused by residual non-hydrolyzed proteins contained in children's preventive food products, and it is also advised not to prescribe formulas based on goat's milk.

  However, data from domestic studies conducted by leading experts in the field of immunology and allergology prove the advisability of using mixtures based on partially digested proteins not only as a preventative measure, but also as a method of treating uncomplicated forms of food allergies.

  Composition selection

  When choosing dry formula for newborns, you should pay attention to the composition:

  1. 1. Baby food should contain ω-3 and ω-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (a-linolenic and linoleic).
  2. 2. The mixture should not contain palm oil or olein, as they interfere with the absorption of calcium (Nestozhen 1 and 2, Switzerland)
  3. 3. The composition requires the presence of the amino acid taurine (it is necessary for the construction of brain tissue).
  4. 4. The ratio of Ca to P in an adapted diet should be in proportions of 2:1, since it is in this ratio that these elements are present in breast milk and contribute to their better absorption and mineralization of bone tissue.
  5. 5. Adapted baby food contains nucleotides AMP, GMP, UMP, CMP AND IMP, which are building materials for an unformed organism.
  6. 6. The mixture should have low osmolarity so as not to put a strain on the kidneys (breast milk osmolarity is 286 Mosm/l).