In order for a child to grow up healthy and happy, it is important to surround him with love and care, as well as to choose the right baby food. Which mixture meets international standards? What is included in it?
The need for protection and a sense of security is one of the basic needs for both adults and children. International Children's Day - this is a great occasion to once again remember what role parents play in the full-fledged physical and mental development of their children.
This is especially important in the first years of a baby's life, when he gets to know the world around him and is completely dependent on the support of his loved ones, especially his mother. It is her support and the space she creates that allows the child to form a secure attachment - a strong bond with mom, which allows the baby to feel safe and confident to explore the world around. For its formation, it is worth following two important rules.
Firstly, there should be mostly one and the same person next to the baby. Most often, this person is mom. Of course, modern mothers live an active life and sometimes they need to go away. Then it is worth trying to make sure that the separation of a baby under 1 year old from his mother lasts less than a week.
Secondly, the baby should feel safe all the time. For example, if a baby is crying, you should always approach and reassure him, showing in such a way that you are there.
Formed in early childhood, a reliable attachment in the future will be a guarantee of interest in learning about the world around and the formation of a proactive life position.
The child should feel safe at all times.
Equally important for the future life of the baby is the choice of the correct baby food by the parents. Breast milk is by far the best for young children. If such feeding is not possible, one of the tasks of the mother is the correct choice of infant formula. Its composition is a guarantee that the baby will receive everything necessary for normal growth and development. Therefore, when choosing a formula, there can be no compromises, and the low cost should raise questions, because high-quality baby food cannot be cheap.
As a result of years of research into breast milk, scientists have developed strict standards for the production of infant formula. One of the manufacturers who adhere to international standards and follow the latest recommendations in the field of baby food is Nutricia - the manufacturer infant formula Nutrilon Premium + 3.4.
Nutrilon Premium + 3.4 Formulas Contains Benefits to Protect Your Baby's Health
What is a good quality infant formula
Mixes Nutrilon Premium + 3.4 contain in their composition:
- a complex of 27 vitamins and minerals - for the proper development of baby's organs and systems (1);
- omega-3 / omega-6 fatty acids - for the development of the nervous system, vision and the brain, which is directly related to intelligence (2);
- prebiotics - they act as "food" for beneficial intestinal bacteria, which allows you to form a healthy microflora, improve immunity and reduce the risk of viral and bacterial infections (3);
- postbiotics - these are bioactive substances that are the result of the activity of beneficial intestinal bacteria; together with prebiotics, they contribute to the good functioning of the intestines and the immune system (4).
International Children's Day is a day of respect for the right choice parents make for the benefit of their children. After all, when you create the conditions for your baby to feel safe, boldly learn new things and get the right nutrition, you are laying the foundations for his future success.
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(4) Postbiotics and Their Potential Applications in Early Life Nutrition and Beyond / Carrie A. M. Wegh, Sharon Y. Geerlings, Jan Knol [et al.] // Int J Mol Sci. 2019. Vol. 20(19). P. 4673–4696.
