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Infants develop comprehensively and healthily through mother's milk, a golden liquid produced from maternal love, during the early stages of life. From 6 months old, mothers can introduce supplementary foods alongside breastfeeding to meet the body's energy and nutritional needs. Hence, this article shares peripheral information about a highly regarded supplementary food on the market today - Similac milk from Abbott, USA.
1. Assessing Similac's impact on weight gain
During the process of caring for and nurturing infants, mothers often pay close attention to their child's weight and height.
1.1. Nutritional composition of Similac milk
Especially, the milk always contains ingredients that do not cause genetic changes – components that have been tested by the European Union as well as meeting the standards of the United States, so mothers can completely trust the quality when using the product for their beloved baby.
1.2. Does Similac milk support weight gain for babies?
Being produced by the American corporation Abbott with many balanced research formulas, it helps support comprehensive development for babies in all aspects, both physically healthy and intellectually smart. So does Similac milk promote weight gain?
Similac provides some benefits for the baby's body such as:
- Always rich in energy and protein, so it can meet the developmental needs and help the baby gain weight more evenly.
- Typically, Similac milk will protect the baby as follows: Prebiotics nourish beneficial bacteria, Nucleotides support antibody regeneration while antioxidant nutrients enhance immunity. As a result, the baby's digestive system will function better, preventing some diseases.
- Supplementing an appropriate amount of calcium for each stage, physically the baby always has a strong bone structure as well as optimal height.
- Providing essential nutrients ARA and DHA crucial in the intelligent brain development process and bright vision of the child.
It can be seen that besides providing special nutrients to support the baby's better intellectual development, this is also milk that helps the baby gain weight evenly and healthily. But mothers should note that depending on the individual physique of each baby or different nutritional regimes, weight gain is not the same for every baby. Moreover, excessive weight gain is also not good, it can lead to some health conditions such as obesity, diabetes...
Many opinions suggest that formula milk is one of the common causes of constipation in infants, and Similac milk is no exception.
2.1. Is Similac milk the cause of infant constipation?
In the current milk market in Vietnam, there's a buzz about Similac milk potentially causing mild constipation in babies. However, Abbott has affirmed that all Similac milk products have been meticulously tested, selected, and verified by the European Union alliance for their nutritional composition and effectiveness. Particularly, Similac milk contains Prebiotics - nutrients that stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, which is excellent for digestive activities. Therefore, Similac products cannot cause adverse effects or harm the health of children.
Perhaps because Similac milk contains many nutrients, depending on the physique of some babies, they may not be able to absorb the Lactose nutrient present in the milk, leading to bloating, indigestion, and consequently, constipation. Or some babies may not be suitable for formula milk, or newborns may have been given formula milk too early, causing overheating, dehydration, resulting in dry stool and constipation. Therefore, when encountering constipation in children, aside from the milk factor, mothers can also explore other causes to find suitable solutions.
2.2. What should be done to prevent constipation in babies when using Similac milk?
So, when using Similac milk, what should mothers do to prevent constipation in babies?
Before deciding to purchase infant formula to provide the best nutrition for your baby, parents should refer to reputable, reliable sources online to carefully consider and then choose the right product that suits. Initially, you can buy a small box for your beloved baby to try first to evaluate whether your baby's digestive system can adapt. If your baby is compatible with that type of milk, you can buy a larger box next time for better development.
Always remember to mix the milk according to the instructions clearly stated on the packaging or outer shell of the milk box. Avoid making the milk too thick, making it difficult for the baby to digest, or making the milk too thin, which cannot supplement the complete nutritional components in the milk.
Regularly engage your baby in gentle activities such as crawling, creeping, or walking exercises to promote a healthier digestive system.
Supplement, provide more functional foods rich in fiber and iron, along with water for your baby in daily meals.
In case your baby still suffers from constipation when using that type of milk, mothers can consider other cool milk types to effectively support weight gain in children, but remember to identify the cause and consult the advice of a doctor beforehand.
