Before a child newly born, there is an important task - to adapt to the conditions of life outside the mother's body. From the first days of the baby's life the intestine is populated with a useful intestinal flora, which takes an active part in the metabolism, the production of enzymes and vitamins. A high level of beneficial bacteria becomes a reliable protection against pathogenic microorganisms.
Recently, experts have found that newborn children are increasingly deficient in the body's necessary bacteria, resulting in a dysbacteriosis - a violation of the normal ratio of bacteria in the intestine. The result is a long intestinal disorder. Toxins, produced by staphylococci, fungi and other harmful microorganisms, increase sensitivity, provoking the appearance of diathesis, and cause diseases of the digestive system, which often turn into a chronic form.
The main measure of preventing the development of dysbiosis is the early application of the baby to the maternal breast. Milk of the mother contains substances that promote the growth of bifidobacteria. Most milk formulas and pasteurized milk do not. Specialists have developed drugs containing bifidobacteria for newborns. The direction of their action is the restoration of normal intestinal microflora. Bifidobacteria serve as a protection for newborns from colic, excessive gas formation, constipation and loose stool.
Which bifidobacteria are better for newborns?
Preparations containing live bifidobacteria for children are used from the first days of life with an incorrect ratio of beneficial - harmful intestinal flora, as well as intestinal infections. In the best way, "Bifidum", "Bifidum BAG", "Bifidumbacterin", "Probifor", "Trilakt", "Bifiform", "Dufalak", "Laktusan" proved themselves. A generally accepted fact is that liquid probiotics are more effective than dry probiotics, since they begin to act as soon as they enter the child's body. Also useful for infants bifidobacteria contain dairy products, some
Method of application of drugs with bifidobacteria for newborns
Drugs with bifidobacteria can be given for preventive purposes, but if the drug is attributed to a pediatrician, it must be used systematically. Nursing infants are given antibiotics not earlier than 30 minutes before meals or just before meals. Dry forms are diluted with boiled water at room temperature in the doses specified in the instructions. The length of the course depends on the condition of the baby.