Choose a formula Toddler Baby

You chose not to breastfeed baby and you are in front of the beam "formula" of your supermarket. Among the dozens of cans of formula, which will be best for your baby? Here are our tips for choosing an infant formula milk for your baby.

Why a special milk from 0 to 6 months?

The best milk for the infant is his mother. But if you can not or do not want to breastfeed for the first months, babies should be fed with infant formula, called milk for infants.

Presenting himself as a box of powdered milk to be reconstituted(on the basis of a measure of powder to 30 ml of low mineral water as water source for example).

Your baby is over 6 months? You can read our dedicated page for the second age milk : milk and milk on growth.

Note : cow's milk, too rich in protein and sodium and too low in essential fatty acids, iron and vitamins, is not suitable for infants. Its use should be banned in babies under one year.

What makes up the formula?

- Protein extracted from cow's milk, but modified to resemble that of breast milk;
- Fat, often plant;
- Carbohydrates from milk (lactose);
- Vitamins C and D and minerals such as iron;
- And an essential part of water to add in formula milk powder.

Among the first milk age, how can you find?

The simplest may be to choose the same milk that has been given to babies in the maternity, unless of course your pediatrician to recommend one in particular.

If you want to change the brand or type of milk, be aware that:

- The composition of milk first age whatsoever, is defined by Ministerial Order (Ministerial Order, 11/01/1994): Toddler milks cover all the nutritional needs of infants;

- Special milk intended for infants with special nutritional needs. They can be recommended by your pediatrician in particular cases;

- In general, we recommend you consult your pediatrician before changing milk.

Milks "special" Toddler: Use only under medical advice

- Milks "anti-regurgitation" (pharmacy) or "comfort" (in supermarkets) are milk thickened by adding flour or protein;

- Milks "Transit" allow the fight against constipation in infants. Rich in protein and lactose, which may be associated with the use of water rich in magnesium such Hepar, for one bottle per day;

- alternative liquid milks come in disposable bottles ready, as you surely has proposed to motherhood. Nutritionally similar to milk powder, they are quickly ready and safe for use. They avoid dosing errors. But they are more expensive;

- milks fortified cereals contain carbohydrates that promote satiety slow long term without making any caloric overload or the usual sweetness. From 4 months;

- hypoallergenic milks (HA) reduces the risk of developing allergies in the newborn. HA milks have a preventive value and are not intended for infants with allergies to cow's milk protein proved;

- acidified or fermented milks containing lactic ferments. They reduce diarrhea, improve lactose digestion and are effective in case of regurgitation;

- milks enriched with probiotics stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. They are effective in cases of moderate diarrhea;

- lactose-free milks are recommended in cases of acute diarrhea. Lactose is the "sugar" milk of mammals. Once the diarrhea past, we reintroduced the usual milk. Also used in cases of lactose intolerance.