Manufacturers of infant food and health professionals are all unanimous in recommending breastfeeding as the most effective way to feed a newborn in the first six months of his life. If a mother is unable, or unwilling to breastfeed, formula for infants is employed. There are also pathological or clinical situations that permit only infant formula to be used. This is a an excellent reason for why the industry of infant food makes an important role in infant and toddler health by providing healthy and safe alternatives to breast milk.
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The problems are as follows:
* Allergy to cow and Soy Protein (or colic). The suggested recommended formula applied in this instance can be Mutramigen Neocate. These contain Casein hydrolysate , hypoallergenic and formulas.
* Renal or cardiac diseases. The suggested recommended formula utilized in this instance would be Similac PM 60/40. They contain lower levels of potassium and calcium.
* Necrotizing Enterocolitis. Formulation suggested as a recommended option or the early Formula or, in more severe instances Pregestimil. They are partially elemental and with Ca/P pregestimil: elemental/lactose-free
The constipation is a great starting or routine formula with sugar levels that are higher is highly advised. A good formula for starting should contain made up of 100% Whey Protein. It creates “soft like breast milk-like stool”
* Cystic Fever-Portagen or Pregestimil Alimentum is an excellent solution for this condition. This formula can be used to increase in the MCT fat content.
* Diarrhea- A Routine or Isomil DF, Lacto-free pregestimil formula. Isomil DF is composed of water-soluble fiber, lactose-free, and other including lactose-free, basic formula.
Premature Infant formulas
Characteristics
* Designed specifically for premature babies with a birth weight of under 1800g.
* The major nutrient composition is part of the elemental component to aid digestion.
* The mineral and vitamin content is three times higher than regular formulas to meet higher demands of premature infants.
* Only available in ready-to-feed in 20 or 24 calories/ounce.
Composition
* Protein 60 percent casein and 40 percent Whey
* Carbohydrate: 50% lactose and 50 polymers of glucose
* Fat Medium Chain: 50% and 50 percent the long-chain triglycerides.
Brands available
1. Premature Enfamil with Iron
2. Similac special care with iron
3. Similac Natural Care (breast lact fortifier)
4. Similac Neocare
* Designed specifically for premature infants over 1800g that require more calories proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
* 22 calories/ounce standard dilution.
* Powder is available commercially. It is ready to be fed to patients in hospitals.
* Recommended to the initial year of feed.
Using Bottle
Let the baby tell the adult that feeding time is done. Babies are naturally able to get the correct amount of food as long as they are allowed by their parents this privilege. Babies alter from day to day in the amount of formulas they prefer and require. Let them know that to the feeding device. If a baby shuts its mouth, turns its eyes away, is upset and refuses to have her baby’s nipple changed, take note that the feeding over and dispose of any remaining formula from the bottle. Any leftover formula after the feeding may contain bacteria, which can grow and be eaten by the baby in the event that the bottle is reused.
Always hold your infant while feeding. Do not prop bottles. Children need to look at their face when the parent is who feeds them, they should be able communicate and take pleasure in eating. They also should be able remove the bottle from their mouths if they’re choking or gagging or gagging. None of this is feasible using a propped bottle.