Very often, mothers in the first year of a child's life experience constipation in babies. There are many medicines to help remove this ailment, but if the disease becomes chronic, as a rule, pediatricians advise trying the special Semper Bifidus milk mixture. It helps eliminate constipation, improves digestion, removes dysbacteriosis and is suitable for daily feeding.
"Semper Bifidus": composition
Semper's Bifidus mix contains a special prebiotic - lactulose. This component promotes the growth of natural bifido- and lactobacilli. Favorably affects the number of bowel movements and the consistency of the stool in babies prone to constipation. The mixture improves digestion. Develops and normalizes the balance of intestinal microflora. Alpha-lactalbumin in the mixture "Semper Bifidus" has a positive effect on the growth and development of the child, and polyunsaturatedfatty acids are involved in the formation of the brain and vision, increase the cognitive abilities of the crumbs.
Powdered milk formula does not include gluten, genetically modified substances, as well as preservatives, dyes and flavors. The main composition of the product includes the following components:
- whey in dry form;
- vegetable oils such as palm, sunflower, rapeseed, and a source of arachidonic (Mortierella alpine) and docosahexaenoic (Crypthecodinium cohnii) acids;
- skimmed milk powder;
- milk fat;
- lactulose and lactose;
- vitamins and minerals;
- choline;
- taurine;
- milk protein;
- inositol;
- L-carnitine.
Assortment of the Bifidus line
Baby formula for constipation is divided into baby food in tins and in paper packages. The latter are much cheaper. The gradation of dry foods for children also goes by age category, these are:
- From 0 to 6 months - "Semper Bifidus 1" (reviews from moms say that it normalizes digestion within 1-2 days).
- From 6 to 12 months - "Semper Bifidus 2". Acts as a follow-on formula for constipation and for the normalization of intestinal microflora.
Both mixtures contain lactulose. Contribute to the development of their own bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. Soften the stool and facilitate the process of emptying. They lead to an optimal balance of intestinal microflora. The effectiveness of "Semper Bifidus" has been proven by numerous clinic altests.
Introducing baby food into the diet
Already at the first stage of using the milk formula, the result is noticeable. In children, stools of a softer consistency were observed from 1 to 3 times a day. There are no constipations, and the condition of the intestinal microflora improves markedly. "Semper Bifidus" is not addictive and affects the child's body gently and delicately.
The mixture is introduced gradually. It is bred in a separate bottle and on the first day they replace "Bifidus" with half of one feeding. On the second day, the mixture replaces one full meal. Further, for a complete transition to baby food from Semper, one feeding is added daily. On average, the transition to a new type of food takes 5-6 days.
In order to prevent constipation, dysbacteriosis and to stabilize the activity of the intestinal microflora, one or two feedings are completely replaced with baby food "Semper Bifidus 1, 2". So the child should be fed the first year of life. Children prone to constipation should change all feedings to this food until the stool is completely stabilized. In this case, the mixture is given to the baby up to three times a day. After the normalization of the gastrointestinal tract, the number of Bifidus feedings is gradually reduced, leaving a maintenance dose calculated for one meal.
A few important points
When feeding "Semper Bifidus" (instructions for use describe in detail all the nuances of preparing this mixture), it is important to observe hygiene to prevent different things from entering the child's bodykind of infections. Also, in order to dilute the milk powder well and at the same time preserve useful substances, it is important to observe the temperature regime. The optimum temperature of boiled water for preparing the mixture is 36-37 °C. Before feeding the baby, check the thermal state of the food and put some liquid food on the back of the hand.
When preparing baby food, you need to maintain the correct proportion of water and dry powder. The liquid consistency will not feed the baby properly, will not cause a feeling of satiety, and over time can provoke nutritional deficiencies. Excessively thick food will overload the stomach and intestines. Will give an additional burden on the kidneys.
"Semper Bifidus": instructions for use
Daily amount of dry formula for children of the first ten days of life is calculated as 2% of the body weight of a newborn, multiplied by the number of days of his life.
For babies over ten days old, the Semper Bifidus mixture is given in the following proportions:
- from 10 days to 2 months - 1/5 of the child's body weight, somewhere around 600-800 ml per day;
- from 2 to 4 months - 1/6 of the weight of the crumbs, this is 800-950 ml per day;
- from 4 to 6 months - 1/7 of the baby's body weight, 900 -1000 ml per day;
- over 6 months - 1/8 or 1/9 of the baby's live weight of approximately 1000-1100 ml per day.
One meal is calculated based on the daily amount of the mixture, which is divided by the number of feedings.
You cancalculate the baby's daily diet and calories. This approach is more accurate and correct. So, the baby, before reaching the age of six months, should eat 115 kcal / kg per day. After six months, the calorie content of food for a child decreases slightly and is equal to 110 kcal / kg. In order to calculate the daily amount of food for babies, you should find out the value of the dry mixture in kcal. The nutritional value of mother's (breast) milk fluctuates around 700 kcal / l. The first step is to calculate how many calories the child should consume per day. This figure is divided by the calorie content of one liter of baby food. The resulting figure will become the daily standard.
Indications for use
The product "Bifidus" is indicated for use by babies suffering from frequent constipation, it is also worth taking the mixture for children with unstable stools, who have a tendency to difficult defecation. It is recommended to use this food for dysbacteriosis and as a prevention of this disease. Pediatricians prescribe this product after a course of antibiotics and to normalize the intestinal microflora. Use "Semper Bifidus 1" for lactase deficiency. They are introduced into the diet of infants with partial lactose deficiency or those who already have a certain amount of it in the body. This infant formula is a low lactose formula.
Cost of baby food
The mixture "Semper Bifidus 1" (reviews say that the product helps to quickly improve digestion in children) has a democratic cost. Yes, tin cans.mixtures for children from 0 to 6 months and from 6 to 12 cost around 550-600 rubles per 400 grams. The price of baby food in paper packaging is cheaper and fluctuates around 400-500 rubles.
Reviews on the mixture "Semper Bifidus"
Many mothers are grateful to this mixture for having saved their babies from colic and constipation, adjusted the stool, improved the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, and cured dysbacteriosis. The results were noticeable already on the second day of using baby food. A mixture of "Semper Bifidus" (reviews say that it is relatively cheap compared to similar products) helped restore the intestinal microflora and relieved abdominal pain. It is often prescribed by pediatricians. They say that it is tasty, and the kids eat it with pleasure. If there are no problems with the intestines, then it is not advised to use it. Also, after the restoration of the stool, mothers are recommended to remove it gradually from the child's diet or limit it to one feeding.
The mixture "Semper Bifidus" (negative reviews note frequent regurgitation after use) is inconvenient to prepare, since for better dissolution, milk powder is advised to be poured with water at a temperature of 70 ° C. After that, for a certain time, the food must be cooled to give the child. The disadvantages are cardboard packaging, an inconvenient measuring spoon and the fact that this product is difficult to buy in a regular store.
A certain category of women says that the mixture did not solve the problems of constipation, colic and abdominal pain, but only exacerbated them. Some mothers combine Bifidus with regular mixtures from"Semper" and claim that it was this combination that helped them fill the children's body with the necessary bifidobacteria and cure dysbacteriosis.
