Very often, mothers in the first year of a child's life experience constipation in babies. There are many medicines to help remove this ailment, but if the disease becomes chronic, as a rule, pediatricians advise trying the special Semper Bifidus formula. It helps to eliminate constipation, improves digestion, removes dysbiosis and is suitable for daily feeding.
Semper Bifidus Composition
Semper brand Bifidus mix has a special prebiotic - lactulose. This component promotes the growth of natural bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. Favorably affects the number of bowel movements and the consistency of the stool in babies prone to constipation. The mixture improves digestion. Develops and normalizes the balance of intestinal microflora. Alpha-lactalbumin in the composition of the Semper Bifidus mixture has a positive effect on the growth and development of the child, and polyunsaturated fatty acids participate in the formation of the brain and vision, increase the cognitive abilities of the crumbs.
Gluten, genetically modified substances, as well as preservatives, dyes and flavorings are not included in the dry milk mixture . The main composition of the product includes such components:
- dry whey ;
- vegetable oils such as palm, sunflower, rapeseed, as well as a source of arachidonic (Mortierella alpine) and docosahexaenoic (Crypthecodinium cohnii) acids;
- skimmed milk powder ;
- milk fat;
- lactulose and lactose;
- vitamins and minerals;
- choline;
- taurine;
- milk protein;
- inositol;
- L-carnitine.
Assortment of the Bifidus line
The milk formula for constipation is divided into baby food in cans and in paper packaging. The latter are much cheaper. The gradation of dry products for children is also by age category:
- From 0 to 6 months - “Semper Bifidus 1” (reviews of mothers say that it normalizes digestion within 1-2 days).
- From 6 to 12 months - "Semper Bifidus 2". It acts as a subsequent milk mixture for constipation and for the normalization of intestinal microflora.
Both mixtures contain lactulose. Promote the development of their own bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. Soften the stool and facilitate the emptying process. The intestinal microflora is brought to optimal balance. The effectiveness of Semper Bifidus has been proven by numerous clinical trials.
The introduction of baby food in the diet
Already at the first stage of the use of the milk mixture, the result is noticeable. In children, a stool of softer consistency was observed from 1 to 3 times a day. There is no constipation, and the intestinal microflora improves markedly. "Semper Bifidus" is not addictive and acts on the body of the child gently and delicately.
The mixture is introduced gradually. She is bred in a separate bottle and on the first day replace "Bifidus" half of one feeding. On the second day, one full meal is replaced with the mixture. Further, for a complete transition to baby food from "Semper", one feeding is added daily. On average, switching to a new type of food takes 5-6 days.
In order to prevent constipation, dysbiosis and to stabilize the activity of intestinal microflora, one or two feedings are completely replaced with baby food "Semper Bifidus 1, 2". So the baby should be fed the first year of life. Children who are prone to constipation should change all feedings to this food until the stool is completely stabilized. In this case, the mixture is given to the baby up to three times a day. After normalization of the gastrointestinal tract, the number of feeds "Bifidus" is gradually reduced, leaving a maintenance dose for one meal.
A few important points
When feeding “Semper Bifidus” (the instructions for use describe in detail all the nuances of preparing this mixture), it is important to maintain hygiene to prevent various infections from entering the child’s body. Also, in order to dilute milk powder well and at the same time preserve nutrients, it is important to observe the temperature regime. The optimum temperature of boiled water for the preparation of the mixture is 36-37 ° C. Before feeding the baby, you should check the thermal state of the food and drip a little liquid food on the back of the hand.
When preparing baby food, you need to maintain the correct proportion of water and dry powder. The liquid consistency does not feed the baby properly, does not cause a feeling of satiety, and over time can provoke a nutrient deficiency. Excessively thick foods will overload the stomach and intestines. Will give an extra burden on the kidneys.
"Semper Bifidus": instructions for use
The daily amount of dry mix for children in the first ten days of life is calculated as 2% of the newborn’s body weight, multiplied by the number of days of his life.
For children over ten days old, the Semper Bifidus mixture is given in the following proportions:
- from 10 days to 2 months - 1/5 of the child’s body weight, somewhere around 600-800 ml per day;
- from 2 to 4 months - 1/6 of the weight of the crumbs, this is 800–950 ml per day;
- from 4 to 6 months - 1/7 of the baby’s body weight, 900 -1000 ml per day;
- older than 6 months - 1/8 or 1/9 of the live weight of the baby approximately 1000-1100 ml per day.
A single meal is calculated based on the daily rate of the mixture, which is divided by the number of feedings.
You can calculate the daily diet of the baby and calories. This approach is more accurate and correct. So, the baby, before reaching the age of six months, should eat 115 kcal / kg per day. After six months, the calorie content of food for a child decreases slightly and is equal to 110 kcal / kg. In order to calculate the daily amount of food for the baby, you should find out the value of the dry mix in kcal. The nutritional value of maternal (breast) milk fluctuates around 700 kcal / l. First of all, it is calculated how many calories a child should consume per day. This indicator is divided by the calorie content of one liter of baby food. The resulting figure will become the daily standard.
Indications for use
The product "Bifidus" is indicated for use by babies suffering from frequent constipation, it is also worth taking the mixture for children with unstable stools, which tend to have difficulty defecating. It is recommended to use this food for dysbiosis and as a prophylaxis of this disease. Pediatricians prescribe this product after a course of antibiotics and to normalize the intestinal microflora. Use "Semper Bifidus 1" with lactase deficiency. They are introduced into the diet for infants with partial lactose deficiency or for those who already have a certain amount of it in the body. This baby food refers to low-lactose milk formulas.
The cost of baby food
The mixture "Semper Bifidus 1" (reviews say that the product helps to quickly establish digestion in children) has a democratic cost. So, tin packaging mixtures for children from 0 to 6 months and from 6 to 12 are in the region of 550-600 rubles per 400 grams. The price of baby food in paper packaging is cheaper and ranges from 400-500 rubles.
Reviews about the mixture "Semper Bifidus"
Many mothers are grateful to this mixture for relieving their babies of colic and constipation, adjusting their stools, improving the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, and curing them of dysbiosis. The results were noticeable on the second day of the use of baby food. The Semper Bifidus mixture (reviews say it is relatively cheap compared to similar products) helped restore the intestinal microflora and relieved stomach pains. She is often prescribed by pediatricians. They say that it is delicious, and the kids are happy to eat it. If there is no problem with the intestines, then they are not advised to use it. Also, after restoring stools, mothers recommend removing it gradually from the child’s diet or limiting it to one feeding.
The Semper Bifidus mixture (negative reviews indicate frequent regurgitation after use) is inconvenient to prepare, since for better dissolution milk powder is recommended to be filled with water at a temperature of 70 ° C. After which, a certain time, the food must be cooled to give the child. The disadvantage is cardboard packaging, an uncomfortable measuring spoon and the fact that this product is difficult to buy in an ordinary store.
A certain category of women says that the mixture did not solve the problem of constipation, colic and abdominal pain, but only aggravated them. Some mothers combine Bifidus with the usual Semper mixes and claim that it was this combination that helped them fill the baby’s body with the necessary bifidobacteria and cure dysbacteriosis.