Modern parents are puzzled by the question: what product of the first complementary food is the most useful for the baby? Having tried a lot of options, most moms and dads begin to give preference to the legendary kefir. After all, not every kefir is suitable for kids.
Kefir - a tradition of fermented milk complementary foods
Love for a fermented milk drink in Russia began in 1922. It was then that the first dairy kitchen was opened at the Institute for the Protection of Mothers and Children. Pediatricians, speaking about the correct development of the child, put at the forefront the topic of balanced nutrition and tirelessly recommended introducing kefir into the baby's diet. Doctors still adhere to the same line, knowing about the miraculous properties of the product. And mothers themselves have long known that kefir is a storehouse of vitamins and microelements.
Proven fact - the daily rate of kefir gives 30% of the daily rate of calcium and protein. According to doctors' calculations, a 200-milliliter package contains 5.4 grams of protein and 240 milligrams of calcium - the daily requirement of a one-year-old child.
Kefir kefir - strife or how to choose a healthy drink?
You should not naively believe that any fermented milk product from the store shelf will be useful for your baby, because kefir is different from kefir. Most modern parents believe that the more expensive the product, the more colorful the container and the richer the composition, the better - it will bring maximum benefit. This opinion is often misleading and quickly breaks against the walls that are being built by professional marketers of large corporations.
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"Suitable for baby food"
When choosing a quality drink for a child, the priority is not packaging, but an adapted recipe, strict quality control and safety. Look for the age indication on the packaging to make sure it is a truly certified baby food product. Only children's kefir can boast of this.
Small, not big
Many will say "there is no difference between kefir for a baby and kefir for an adult." This is wrong. More stringent requirements are imposed on the production of kefir for babies. For example, security requirements. Children's kefir is produced only on separate lines and in a closed mode, and even the walls of a hospital operating room sometimes envy the sterility of the premises and technological apparatus.
Reduced acidity
Speaking about the difference in children's and adult kefirs, it is very important to mention acidity. The recipe for the drink for babies is adapted to the characteristics of an immature organism. Limiting acidity in baby drink - no more than 100 degrees Turner, which allows it to be absorbed faster.
REMEMBER: The acidity can increase during storage, so it is very important to look at the expiration date and choose the freshest product for the child.
For comparison, there are no acidity restrictions in adult kefir, which can play a cruel joke on a child and cause discomfort.
Features of packaging and pitfalls of the composition
Talking about marketing and other tricks. Despite all the rigor of production and quality control, read the information from the packaging of the product you like.
First, the composition. For high-quality kefir, it is quite simple and straightforward: only milk and kefir fungi. In addition, the drink must not contain sugar. This makes it doubly safe for the first feeding. Artificial colors, flavor enhancers, GMOs and preservatives are prohibited in children's kefirs. Every conscientious manufacturer adheres to this rule.
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Does the baby's favorite kefir still have additional ingredients besides vitamins and bifidobacteria? It's not kefir in your hands! Additives change the beneficial properties of the drink and turn it into an ordinary delicious dessert. For example, in "Kefirny", "Kefirchik" or "Kefirok". On the package of this healthy drink, you can easily find the inscription - “Kefir. Baby food".
Agusha: keeping traditions for the little ones
Classic kefir "Agusha" is a favorite product of mothers and babies. Mom can be sure of the safety of the product: strict control at every stage of production guarantees quality. In addition, the low acidity and lack of sugar make this kefir suitable for the introduction of milk supplements. And kids love Agusha for its incredibly delicate taste!
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