The difference between "Nutrilon" and "Malyutka"

What are antireflux mixtures?

This type differs from the standard product in its composition, which includes a special thickener. Thanks to the viscous component, food for the baby becomes thicker, the risk of backflow of food from the stomach into the esophagus is reduced, and the passage of digested food through the intestines is accelerated. The product is considered a therapeutic food, so it can only be used after consultation with a pediatrician. Even manufacturers of specialized formulas indicate in the instructions that the main source of substances necessary for the development of a child is mother’s milk.

Antireflux products are labeled “AR” or “AR” and are prescribed for:

• intestinal dysfunctions;
• regular constipation;
• increased gas formation, colic;
• gag reflex;
• profuse regurgitation.

The thickener enters the stomach along with a portion of food, the fibers begin to absorb liquid in the baby’s stomach, after which they enter the intestines and are naturally excreted from the body. The peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract and the process of digestion of food improves. The thickener is natural gum or starch - usually rice. Their main task is to “bind” liquid food to prevent regurgitation.

Various components of the product have an individual effect on the child’s gastrointestinal tract, which must be taken into account when using. Nutrilon Antireflux contains locust bean gum fibers; in others, the astringent ingredient is its soluble analogue or starch. Intuitively choosing the best option based on product characteristics and online reviews will not work.

Important! It is strictly prohibited to introduce anti-reflux baby food into your baby’s diet on your own. Like a therapeutic diet, a specialized mixture is prescribed by a doctor after examining the baby.

Types of mixtures for regurgitation

Manufacturers offer anti-reflux products with three types of thickeners:

1. Rice starch. The element amylopectin has a binding effect, which begins to “work” already in the baby’s stomach. The food thickens, which gives an additional feeling of fullness. Starch is characterized by fixing properties, so food based on it is prescribed to children with normal stools or a tendency to digestive disorders.
2. Natural locust bean gum. The fibers of the component are not dissolved by gastric juice, but are easily broken down by intestinal enzymes. Among the advantages of a natural thickener, pediatricians note a beneficial effect on the microflora of the children's gastrointestinal tract. The gum is contained in the Nutrilon Antireflux mixture, which is recommended for frequent constipation in a child.
3. Instant (soluble) carob gum. It differs from the natural ingredient only in the method of isolation from ground raw materials.

Mixtures with starch are used in full, the effect is noticeable after 14 days, long-term use is allowed - up to a year. Products with gum act faster, a stable result is observed approximately on the third day. Prescribe 1/3 of the mixture from the total volume of food, the therapeutic course is limited to 3 months.

Nutrilon Pepti Allergy

Medicinal mixture for feeding children with developed food allergies to cow's milk proteins. This mixture is based on deeply hydrolyzed whey proteins, which are easily digestible and do not cause allergies.

Nutrilon Pepti Allergy mixture is indicated for children with atopic dermatitis (moderate to severe) with a proven allergy to cow's milk proteins. If the manifestations of allergies are minimal, it is possible to use prophylactic and fermented milk mixtures, but only if an allergy to these mixtures does not manifest itself.

Nutrilon Pepti Alleria can be used up to the age of 12 months.

The mixture has a specific taste, which is why some children may refuse the mixture.

Don’t be alarmed if your baby’s stool changes color and becomes greenish – this reaction is due to the presence of fully hydrolyzed whey proteins and is normal.

Reviews for this mixture are varied. It causes an allergic reaction extremely rarely, but due to the characteristic specific taste, some children refuse it or are malnourished, and problems with weight gain arise.

What is the difference between Nutrilon Pepti Allergy and Nutrilon Hypoallergenic?

Nutrilon Pepti Allergy is a specialized medicinal mixture for feeding children with food allergies. Nutrilon Hypoallergenic is a preventive mixture, used in children at risk of allergies, but not used in cases of existing food allergies.

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Nutrilon Antireflux: composition of the mixture

The product contains a complex of useful substances:

• lactose;
• skimmed milk;
• prebiotic (natural gum), normalizing intestinal microflora;
• Omega-3 acids (including fish oil), essential for the development of vision and the central nervous system;
• nucleotides that strengthen the immune system and support the structure of the gastric mucosa;
• L-carnitine, which stimulates child growth;
• L-cysteine, which improves the condition of skin, hair, nails;
• mixture of vegetable oils;
• choline;
• vitamins;
• Turin;
• microelements.

The content of bioorganic locust bean gum is about 89%.

How to give anti-reflux mixture correctly?

The thickener-based product is offered separately from the main type of food, so an additional bottle must be prepared. The serving size depends on the amount of basic nutrition, so only a doctor can tell you how to properly give the Nutrilon Antireflux mixture. On average, the dosage is 30-60 ml per feeding; it must be prepared immediately before eating - the diluted product cannot be stored. If the baby has not finished the formula, it needs to be thrown out, the bottle rinsed, and a new portion prepared for the next feeding.

There are two ways to use the medicinal product:

1. The manufacturer indicated on the packaging how to give Nutrilon Antireflux to artificially fed babies, based on the age of the baby. Using the available cheat sheet, you can calculate the portion for one feeding.
2. This option implies that the child will receive a medicinal mixture in combination with another type of food. A tandem with a regular formula is allowed when using products from the same manufacturer, if the baby completely eats the proposed volume. The regimen is calculated by the doctor, but the mixture is offered only before the main meal.

Important! To feed a medicinal product, you need to purchase a nipple with a hole of a larger diameter than for standard nutrition. While Nutrilon Antireflux is being used, it is necessary to supplement the baby with chilled boiled or special baby water - 100 ml per day is enough.

Nutrilon Hypoallergenic

Preventive formulas for children at high risk of allergies.

Risk factors in this case are: hereditary predisposition (allergies in parents), hypoxia of the child during pregnancy (maternal gestosis), maternal smoking during pregnancy, or infectious diseases of the mother at any stage of pregnancy.

If these indications are available, it is necessary to select a mixture based on the age of the child:

1. Nutrilon hypoallergenic 1 – from birth to 6 months
2. Nutrilon hypoallergenic 2 – from 6 to 12 months
3. Nutrilon hypoallergenic 3 – from 12 months.

Attention! These mixtures are used to prevent allergies, but are not suitable for children with already formed allergies!

The use of preventive mixtures is possible only with minimal manifestations of allergies and if the product is well tolerated. In addition, this mixture contains a small amount of lactose and cannot be used to feed children with lactase deficiency.

Reviews of the Nutrilon hypoallergenic mixture are mostly positive, however, in some cases, an allergy did develop when using this preventive mixture. Some of the negative reviews are related to the use of this mixture in case of an existing allergy to cow's milk proteins, which is a contraindication for use.

How does a child poop from hypoallergenic Nutrilon?

When using Nutrilon hypoallergenic, the child’s stool does not change color, as when using medicinal mixtures, most often, when prescribed correctly, it becomes regular and problems with the child’s digestion do not arise.

Switching from Nutrilon mixture to hypoallergenic Nutrilon

When switching from a regular mixture to a hypoallergenic one, you should follow some simple rules:

1. The transition should not be abrupt, but smooth (you should start with 30-50 ml of the mixture, gradually increasing the amount of mixture and the number of servings)
2. You should not change the formula uncontrollably, give your child many different mixtures
3. It is necessary to closely monitor the child's condition, discuss the replacement of the formula and the plan for switching to a hypoallergenic formula with the pediatrician.

When switching from a hypoallergenic mixture to a regular one, it is important:

1. Be sure of the need for replacement
2. Do not mix different mixtures in one serving
3. Smoothly reduce the amount of the hypoallergenic mixture and increase the usual one (one serving per day).

You should not switch from a hypoallergenic formula and back when the child is unwell, or within a week after an illness. In this case, an allergy to the new product is much more likely to develop.

How long can you take the anti-reflux mixture?

Nutrilon Antireflux is introduced into the children's diet in small portions, starting with 10 ml in the morning. The volume increases daily until the unpleasant symptoms of gastrointestinal dysfunction disappear. When regular bowel movements appear and there is no regurgitation, the portion is fixed - this dosage must be adhered to in the future. The duration of the treatment course is determined by the pediatrician, but it is not recommended to use the anti-reflux mixture Nutrilon for longer than 2-3 months.

The instructions for the product indicate storage rules, in violation of which you cannot use medical nutrition:

• the contents of the jar must be consumed within 3 weeks after unpacking;
• After opening, the container should be stored in a cool, dry place away from cereals and flour products - this will help prevent the appearance of insects in baby food;
• it is necessary to use a tight lid to preserve the quality of the product;
• It is prohibited to store a jar of the mixture in the refrigerator, since high humidity may cause the food to become damp and lose its taste.

Complete packaging is stored at temperatures from 0 to +25°C and relative humidity ≤75%.

Preparing the mixture

Before diluting the powder product, you need to sterilize the bottle with nipple and wash your hands thoroughly. The mixture is prepared immediately before feeding according to a single scheme:

1. Pour boiled water (cooled to 37-40°C) into the bottle in the required quantity.
2. Add the dry mixture in the proportion of 1 scoop per 30 ml of water.
3. Close the bottle with a lid and mix the mixture well in a circular motion until the dry component is completely dissolved.
4. Before feeding, the temperature of the finished food must be checked. You need to drop a few drops from the bottle onto the inside of your wrist - the mixture should not be scalding hot or too cold.

When the baby is active, in a good mood, gaining weight and not being capricious, it is better to simply wait out the period of regurgitation. This is a normal physiological phenomenon, which is explained by the maturation characteristics of the infant’s gastrointestinal tract. If the return of food causes concern among parents, a consultation with a pediatrician will be needed. He will be able to reassure the mother and explain whether there are indications for the use of Nutrilon Antireflux in a particular case.

Instructions for use

When introducing a new mixture, the child’s digestive system must adapt to the assimilation of the new product, since the activity of some enzymes, the rate of processing of components, and stool change.

The new infant formula should be given in small quantities from a separate bottle at the beginning of feeding before the usual formula. Gradually, the volume of the new mixture increases, and the old one decreases. This will make it easier for the digestive system to get used to the new product. In addition, during this time you can evaluate the baby’s reaction to the new composition.

An approximate scheme for introducing the mixture is described in the table:

100 ml of prepared mixture = 90 ml of water and 3 measuring spoons. 1 spoon contains 4.6 g of powder. The introduction of a new composition should take place after consultation with a pediatrician and under his supervision.

The table below presents approximate feeding recommendations depending on the age of formula-fed children, if Nutrilon Hypoallergenic 1 is used as the only mixture:

From 6 months to a year use Nutrilon Hypoallergenic 2.

The volume of infant feeding presented in the table is an approximate value, since it depends on many factors, such as:

Method for preparing the mixture:

1. 1. Wash your hands with soap.
2. 2. Sterilize the bottle and nipple.
3. 3. Boil water and cool to 40 degrees. Re-boiled liquid cannot be used.
4. 4. In accordance with the table, measure the required amount of water.
5. 5. In order to measure the dry mixture, it is recommended to use a measuring spoon. Remove the slide with a knife or using the device on the jar.
6. 6. Add the required number of level measuring spoons to the water. Adding more or less formula than normal can negatively affect the child's health.
7. 7. Close the bottle tightly with the lid and shake in a circular motion until the composition dissolves.
8. 8. Remove the cap and replace it with the nipple.
9. 9. Drop the mixture onto the inside of your wrist to check the temperature of the finished mixture.
10. 10. Use the prepared composition for 50-60 minutes.

The instructions for use provide the following recommendations:

1. 1. Mix food immediately before use.
2. 2. Do not leave or use leftover formula for the next feeding.
3. 3. Do not heat the bottle in the microwave to avoid the formation of hot lumps.
4. 4. Strictly follow the dosage and do not add other ingredients.
5. 5. Do not leave the baby alone during feeding.