In addition, many moms and dads are concerned about the presence of palm oil in most children's formulas. This ingredient has not a very favorable effect on the cardiovascular system of the crumbs and, moreover, interferes with the absorption of calcium. Since this mineral is very important for the correct growth and development of the baby, today a huge number of young parents prefer breastmilk substitutes without this component.
In this article, we will tell you which infant formula is produced without GMO and palm oil, and which brands are best to pay attention to.
Review of infant formulas
The need to add palm oil to the formula for feeding newborn babies is highly controversial. Nevertheless, in the vast majority of breast milk substitutes, this component is available. Most often, moms and dads who choose a baby formula without palm oil and GMOs give preference to the following brands:
- A mixture of "Nanni" in goat's milk is produced without palm oil and GMOs. It belongs to the category of hypoallergenic products, since it does not include cow's milk protein. In addition, when feeding a baby "Nanni", all the nutrients it contains are quickly and easily absorbed. Finally, some components of this mixture have a beneficial effect on the baby's immune system, which is very important for children who are on artificial feeding.
- Milk mixture from the line "Similak" is produced without palm and rapeseed oil, and also without GMOs. It includes the classic baby food "Similak" with a complex of prebiotics and probiotics that positively affects the digestive tract, as well as premium-class "Similak Premium" blends, additionally enriched with a variety of vitamins necessary for proper development of the brain and good vision. In addition, this manufacturer also produces special products for children with special needs, namely:
- "Similak Special Care Protein Plus" - a therapeutic food for nursing preterm infants with a body weight of less than 1800 grams. Can only be used as directed by a doctor. Toddlers who have reached a weight of 1.8 kg, as a rule, begin to feed a mixture of "Similak Neoshur";
- "Similak Izomil" is a lactose - free, hypoallergenic mixture without palm oil for infants from birth, with atopic dermatitis, galactosemia and intolerance to lactose. For babies prone to the manifestation of allergic reactions, a special food "Similac hypoallergenic" can also be used;
"Similak Nizkolaktozny" - a substitute for breast milk for children with lactase insufficiency; - "Similak Antireflux" - to reduce the frequency and abundance of regurgitation;
- Finally, the sour-milk mixture in this line of products without palm oil and GMOs is not included, but if necessary, you can use "Similak comfort" instead .