Article for Parents and Caregivers of Infants with Digestive Problems
After birth, the baby adapts to new living conditions: new environment, new food. All systems of the child's body mature and improve. Due to a certain immaturity of the digestive system at the beginning of life, children may experience functional problems: colic, constipation and bloating.
With functional colic for at least one week, the baby screams loudly and piercingly for more than 3 hours in a row, more often 3 times a week. If there is bloating, after feeding the baby begins to cry, his face turns red, and his tummy becomes hard. With constipation, the baby is emptied at long intervals in time, the consistency of the stool may change. In any case, for a correct diagnosis and exclusion of more serious problems, it is necessary to consult a pediatrician.
Functional digestive problems are a manifestation of the child's age. However, they can cause discomfort for the baby and serious stress for the parents.
Diet therapy is an effective solution to digestive problems in a baby
According to the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN), diet therapy is an effective way to address digestive problems.
What is the essence of diet therapy?
If your baby is breastfed, you need to adjust the mother's diet. For colic and bloating: exclude allergens and foods that increase gas formation from the diet. For constipation: consume enough laxative and fiber-rich foods, drink plenty of water. In the absence of breastfeeding, you need to choose a special infant formula, be sure to consult with your doctor.
Special milk mixture Nutrilon Comfort helps to effectively eliminate the most common functional digestive disorders due to the content of prebiotics GOS / FOS (9: 1 at 0.8 g / 100 ml), beta-palmitic acid, partially hydrolyzed whey protein and reduced levels lactose. Thanks to its proven efficacy, the mixture Nutrilon Comfort recommended by the Association of Pediatric Gastroenterologists and Nutritionists in Ukraine.
Also mix Nutrilon Comfort contains the necessary set of nutrients for the normal development of young children, namely:
- special complex IQ Pro with fatty acids AA and DHA - contributes to the normal development of the nervous system, brain and retina;
- balanced set with over 30 vitamins, minerals and trace elements - contributes to the normal development of the body, in particular the digestive system organs.
You don't have to put up with functional digestive problems - your baby can be helped with diet therapy. Choosing a mixture for the baby Nutrilon Comfort, you will contribute to its comfortable digestion without colic, constipation and bloating.
