Nutrilon Pepti Allergy is a medicinal mixture for artificial feeding of children who suffer from allergic diseases. Thanks to the balanced ratio of ingredients in the mixture, the child receives all the necessary nutritional components. Often, one of the reasons for the allergic interaction of Nutrilon with the child’s body is that it contains cow’s milk. This mixture does not contain ingredients hazardous to the baby’s health, so it can be used by almost all children.
What you need to know about allergies to mixtures
The ideal option for feeding a baby is breast milk. However, there are times when the mother produces milk in small quantities or not at all. Then the baby should be transferred to artificial feeding.
However, you cannot feed your child cow's milk or other types of milk; his gastrointestinal tract does not yet sufficiently produce the substances necessary to digest such a product. The only right choice in such a situation is to switch the baby to formula.
Finding a normal formula for a newborn can be extremely difficult, because each organism is individual.
And despite the fact that there are a huge number of mixtures on the modern market, most of them can cause allergies. According to domestic pediatricians, this disease has now reached epidemic proportions. This is especially true for children under the first year of life; their allergic reaction is most acute.
One of the solutions to the problem of allergies in newborns may be the hypoallergenic formula for artificial feeding Nutrilon Pepti, developed specifically for babies suffering from allergies.
What is included in the Nutrilon mixture
The mixture has a unique composition. It consists of hydrolyzed whey proteins obtained from milk. It also contains natural oils - rapeseed, coconut, palm, sunflower. Among the carbohydrates in the Nutrilon mixture are lactose and maltodextrin. Fatty acids are represented by rare and beneficial for the newborn linoleic, arachidonic, docosahexane and eicosapentanoic acids.
The Nutrilon Pepti mixture contains the following beneficial substances:
- potassium;
- calcium;
- magnesium;
- sodium;
- boron;
- copper;
- phosphorus;
- manganese;
- selenium;
- zinc;
- iodine, etc.
They are extremely beneficial for a growing child's body and provide all its needs.
Among the vitamins, the following should be noted:
- all vitamins belonging to group B;
- vitamin A, including its provitamin - carotene;
- vitamin K;
- ascorbic acid - vitamin C.
Other substances included in this product include nucleotides, taurine, choline, and carnitine. All this indicates that it is very useful for an organism weakened by allergies.
Features of the composition
The product contains elements necessary for the baby's body
Some parents prepare their own food from vegetables and fruits to feed their baby, as they contain vitamins. As a result, allergic reactions and intolerance to components occur. Nutriion Pepti Allergy powder is the right solution for those who want to give their baby everything they need without problems.
The powder contains healthy fatty acids. DHA is an acid found in breast milk. This component is necessary for the proper development of the baby’s brain and visual organs. While in the womb, the child receives acid through the placenta, after being born through the mother's milk. If it is absent or insufficient, it is important to choose a mixture with DHA acid. Nutriion Pepti is one of these products.
ARA is an equally important Omega-6 acid. It promotes the development of the baby’s central nervous system, especially in the first years of life. The lack of this element leads to various vision problems. Being in the Nutriion mixture, these two components give the baby what his body needs.
The product contains elements necessary for the baby's body. It is designed for infancy and helps the child to fully grow and develop.
- Vegetable oils. Separately, none of them replicate the fat composition of mother's milk; several types of oils are used. The fat in a woman's milk consists of almost a quarter of palmitic acid, which is found in coconut oil. Rapeseed oil is responsible for the supply of Omega-3 fatty acids. Nutriion Pepti contains: rapeseed, palm, coconut and sunflower oil.
- Carbohydrate components. Maltodextrin is included in the composition for rapid absorption and dissolution of proteins. It is a source of quick energy and has a moderate sweetness. Lactose from Nutriion Pepti mixtures stimulates the development of the baby’s central nervous system, prevents the development of heart and vascular diseases, supports the growth of normal intestinal microflora, etc. Prebiotics stimulate the growth of beneficial probiotic bacteria.
- Minerals: calcium, iodine, magnesium, etc. to strengthen the immune system, the full functioning, growth and development of the baby’s body.
- Vitamins B, A, K. They ensure the normal functioning of the baby’s organs, laying the foundation for good health in the future.
These and other elements of the Nutriion Pepti mixture make the product useful for babies, even if they are prone to allergies.
What happens in the body when taking Nutrilon
With the correct use of a mixture such as Nutrilon Pepti Allergy, children do not suffer from allergic manifestations. However, in rare cases, some reactions of the body to such a drug are possible.
As a rule, parents are concerned about a skin rash, perhaps even the appearance of greenish-colored stools.
Changed stool color is nothing more than a variant of the norm. Some parents note that as soon as they introduced Nutrilon into their children's diet, allergy symptoms immediately began to appear in their children.
Signs of an allergic reaction to Nutrilon are:
- the appearance of large areas of rash on the skin;
- anxiety associated with the fact that a large amount of gases is formed in the intestines and they do not pass away well;
- poor night's sleep;
- general deterioration of health.
If a child develops these and other symptoms, you need to check whether he is taking the Nutrilon mixture correctly. Sometimes parents simply give the drug mixture incorrectly and the child suffers. If a child develops an allergy, despite taking a hypoallergenic drug orally, parents should consult a doctor. He will conduct a diagnosis and determine what exactly causes this reaction.
The product is recommended for all children who, in the first year of life, have a reaction to proteins included in artificial formulas for feeding.
Not every woman can feed her baby naturally after giving birth. That is why pediatricians advise parents, if natural breastfeeding is not possible, to give their child the Nutrilon Pepti Allergy mixture.
What properties does the mixture have?
As mentioned above, this product contains a lot of useful components, and there is practically no substance in it that would not benefit the baby. The main beneficial substance is hydrolyzed protein obtained from whey. This means that such a product or its analogue does not contain cow's milk, from which some children (and not only them) develop an allergic reaction.
All protein ingredients included in this mixture are completely broken down, so they can be consumed by a small child. His body no longer has to work to break down such nutritional components.
The mixture also contains nucleotides.
They have a positive effect on the functioning of the intestines, improve its barrier functions and prevent food allergies. Fatty acids (most of them rare) improve vision and strengthen the immune system. All this reduces the risk of an allergic reaction in the child.
Nutrilon Hypoallergenic 1 (from birth) has a positive effect on the functioning of the entire child’s body and protects it from allergies.
Basic properties
Cow protein intolerance can occur if a child's digestive system is not able to completely break down and process the main components of milk - casein and lactose.
The food contains whey protein, which has been broken down in advance by hydrolysis, so it is easier to digest and does not irritate the digestive system.
Fish oil in combination with a balanced vitamin and mineral complex promotes the harmonious development of the baby, and nucleotides improve intestinal absorption and stimulate the secretory function of the gastrointestinal tract.
Thanks to all of the above, the presented product not only solves the problem of protein intolerance, but also helps to gradually improve the functioning of the baby’s digestive system.
Artificial infant formulas are divided into adapted and non-adapted. Adapted ones contain protein that has undergone technical processing to facilitate its absorption.
Unadapted nutrition contains unprocessed protein.
Adapted mixtures come in several types:
- intended for feeding newborns and infants up to 6 months. Typically, such a mixture is marked on the packaging with the number “1”;
- less adapted, containing casein;
- intended for feeding children from 6 months to 1 year. They are marked on the packaging with the number “2”;
- having a composition relatively close to the composition of breast milk. They are partially adapted and intended for children from 3 months to 1 year;
- intended for feeding children aged 1 year and older. They are marked with the number “3” on the packaging.
As for the composition, there are 3 main types:
- fresh;
- fermented milk;
- specialized (therapeutic);
All these artificial mixtures are in turn divided into:
- containing two types of fully hydrolyzed cow protein - whey protein or casein;
- hypoallergenic, containing partially hydrolyzed protein.
Hypoallergenic baby products are divided into:
- consisting of goat's milk;
- containing soy protein;
- anti-regurgitation or anti-reflux;
- lactose-free;
- intended for feeding premature babies and infants suffering from malnutrition.
Fresh food is made from cow's milk, which has undergone technical processing, but the protein does not curdle.
Unleavened formulas are recommended for feeding infants up to six months, because they rarely cause regurgitation, and also because unleavened milk is evacuated from the gastrointestinal tract much faster.
This type of mixture is also called acidophilic. They are produced using starter cultures containing beneficial microorganisms.
Curdled protein stimulates the secretory function of the digestive tract. Acidophilic mixtures are easier to digest and do not cause discomfort.
Fermented milk products are especially indicated for children suffering from digestive disorders and dysbacteriosis.
Another mixture of this group is called medicinal. Such products can only be prescribed by a pediatrician.
Specialized or medicinal products vary in composition and come in several types:
- low-lactose or lactose-free. They are intended for children suffering from congenital or acquired lactase deficiency.
- intended for children suffering from malnutrition and premature babies. Products of this type are characterized by a high protein content. This condition is especially important for premature babies;
- based on goat milk. Intended for children suffering from cow's milk intolerance, as well as if the baby is diagnosed with lactase deficiency;
- Antireflux. Prescribed to children prone to excessive regurgitation. They contain substances that act as thickeners. Feeding with such nutrition can solve the problem of regurgitation or vomiting, and in addition prevents the development of constipation.
- consisting of cow's milk protein hydrolysates. This type of medicinal product is indicated for children with complete or partial intolerance to cow's milk protein. There are mixtures with partially hydrolyzed protein or completely hydrolyzed. Nutrilon also belongs to the latter type.
- based on soy protein. Soy protein-based nutrition is indicated for children with absolute intolerance to animal proteins.
Soy products do not contain lactose and milk protein, and are also enriched with vitamin and mineral complexes. Photo: Type of mixture
General recommendations for preparing Nutrilon mixture
When feeding a child, the dosage must be strictly followed. To do this, you must accurately measure the amount of water and dry powder. It is necessary to prepare the mixture as much as necessary; its remains are not used for repeated feeding. The resulting mixture should not be stored in the refrigerator and given to the child later in order to avoid the development of gastrointestinal diseases. Do not reheat previously prepared mixture in the microwave.
If you have opened a can of Nutrilon Pepti Allergy product, it must be used within 21 days.
Further, its use is not recommended; the baby may develop a food allergy.
The packaging of such a mixture contains instructions that describe the composition of the drug. In addition, there is a measuring spoon, which is very convenient to use when preparing milk for the baby.
Usually the dosage is indicated in the instructions (a certain number of measuring spoons per 100 g of boiled water). Your doctor may recommend other dosage options. A portion of the mixture is prepared only before feeding. The temperature should be around 37°C. It must be taken heated in such a way that the finished mixture does not need to be heated later. The remains of such milk must be thrown away because it is unsuitable for reuse and storage in the refrigerator.
It is recommended to keep the dry mixture in the refrigerator.
Storage conditions
How long can a new package of powder be stored? The expiration date is indicated on the package; it is important to place it in a dark place where the temperature is no higher than 25˚C. However, it is advisable that the powder is not stored next to cereals - there is a risk of infection with food moths. It is also not recommended to place the packaging in the refrigerator, as there may be increased humidity. This may lead to the formation of lumps in the mixture, and the product will also absorb food odors from the refrigerator.
An opened jar can be used within three weeks. However, the storage conditions for open packaging must be observed even more strictly than for sealed packaging.
Pediatrician of the 2nd category, allergist-immunologist, graduated from the Belarusian State Medical University of the Federal Agency for Health and Social Development. Read more », Rate this article: (2 rated 5.00 out of 5) Loading...Share with friends!
In what cases should this mixture be used?
Formula for artificial feeding is ideal for children from the first days of life to one year. If children do not have allergies, then they do not need such specific nutrition. The main indications for the use of such a hypoallergenic mixture are as follows:
- Pathologies of the stomach and intestines, including conditions after surgery on such organs.
- All diseases accompanied by disturbances in the normal processes of absorption of fats and proteins.
- The so-called short bowel syndrome.
- Some inflammatory pathologies of the small intestine, for example, Crohn's disease, ulcerative inflammation of the colon mucosa in infancy.
- Allergic pathologies resulting from the ingestion of certain types of food into the digestive tract, including after complementary feeding.
- Increased sensitivity of the child's body to the components of milk.
- Prematurity.
If parents have any questions about the quality of such a dairy product and the advisability of its use, they should consult with their pediatrician.
