Baby formula “NAN” (NAN)

Undoubtedly, breast milk is the best food for the baby, but due to circumstances, many mothers cannot feed their baby themselves. The milk mixture comes to their aid. Some choose a domestic product, others are inclined to import options. One of the few brands recommended even for premature babies is the NAN blend. It activates the child’s natural immunity, participates in maintaining a healthy intestinal microflora, is an excellent prophylaxis of anemia, improves immunity, stimulates full mental and physical development and is as close to natural milk as possible. Supplied in banks of 800 and 400 ml.

The main and most widely used products of the NAN line are:

• NAN 1 Premium infant formula from birth;
• NAN 2 from 6 months;
• NAN 3 from 12 months;
• NAN 4 since 18 months.

The main components of these mixtures are demineralized whey, lactose, skim milk, whey protein, vegetable oils, taurine, fish oil and vitamins, the proportional ratio of which varies depending on the age of the baby. In addition, L-carnitine, L-arginine and L-histidine, as well as various additional elements such as sulfates of manganese, iron, zinc, copper, are present in the mixtures. These components are important for the harmonious development of the baby.

Other NAN Products

• Hypoallergenic mixture. A special place among the products of the NAN line is occupied by a hypoallergenic mixture. It is produced for two age categories: “from birth” and “from six months”. Due to the special technology, the protein in this mixture has a reduced allergenicity, which reduces the risk of formation constipation and colic. Assigned by a pediatrician to children with a slightly pronounced food allergy and for its prevention. It is this product that is best suited for babies with a negative reaction to cow protein.
• "NAN" fermented milk with bifidobacteria. Children undergoing antibiotic-based therapy and prone to disturbances in the functioning of the stomach and intestines can use the NAN fermented milk mixture with bifidobacteria. To facilitate the digestion and assimilation of protein, special lactic acid bacteria are added to this product, helping to alleviate the condition of the child with constipation (about constipation in children on artificial feeding, see the link above) or intestinal infections. Also available for ages up to six months and beyond. Distinctive components of the mixture are the optimized OPTI PRO1 protein and Bifidobacterium Bl.
• "NAN" is lactose-free. For those mothers whose children suffer from lactose intolerance, as well as mild to moderate diarrhea, NAN lactose-free is ideal. In this product, carbohydrates are maltodextrin, which reduces the severity of diarrhea due to low osmolarity. In turn, nucleotides are involved in tissue repair processes and contribute to the formation of immunity.
• "Pre-NAN." The special Pre-NAN formula is intended for feeding babies born prematurely and / or with low weight.Contains unique easily digestible fatty acids, indispensable for the full intellectual and psychomotor development, as well as for the formation of the central nervous system and vision. The high content of whey proteins contributes to the easiest absorption of even the youngest child.
• "ALFARE". For children with acute or chronic diarrhea, the doctor may prescribe an ALFARE mixture. This is a therapeutic product that can only be used under the supervision of a pediatrician. Optimized amino acid composition, improved taste, anti-inflammatory properties of lipids, along with a full set of vitamins and minerals will help healthy babies with gastrointestinal problems grow.
• NAN Antireflux. For children, much spitting up since birth. The company produces NAN Antireflux. Its use can also begin only after talking with a doctor.

Separately, it is worth highlighting the Nestogen complex. Available in the following forms:

• Nestogen 1 dry adapted milk mixture with prebiotics from birth,
• Nestogen 2 from 6 months
• Nestogen 3 from 12 months
• Nestogen 4 from 18 months,
• Nestogen-2 Happy dreams milk with prebiotics, with rice flour from 6 months.

Thanks to GOS / FOS prebiotics, these mixtures not only provide good nutrition and comfortable digestion, but also form a regular soft stool. Read in detail about mix Nestogen >>>

Prices for NAN Products

You can buy mixtures in both conventional and online stores. Prices vary by product type. Hypollergenic mixture costs from 600 to 700 rubles per 400 grams. The mixture for premature Pre-NAN is sold at a price of 750 to 850 rubles for the same volume. Lactose-free mixture costs about 650 rubles, and Antireflux about 600 rubles per can. The cheapest in the product line are ordinary milk formulas NAN 1 - NAN 4. You will have to pay about 470-500 rubles per box.

Pros and Cons of the Mixture

You can talk about the positive and negative qualities of the mixture for a long time. All children are different, so one baby can develop allergy or constipation, and the other will not have anything like that. If the sufficiently high price of NAN milk formulas is not an obstacle to their purchase, it is worth listening to the opinion of pediatricians and trying to use this particular product. Many complain that their babies have problems with stools after using NAS mixtures. To blame solely the mixture in this case is wrong. The child’s overheating and too dry air in the room also affect the stool. The Nestle experience has undoubtedly been used to the maximum in the development process of each NAN product line. The mixture is highly soluble in water and has a well-thought-out storage system for a measuring spoon separate from the powder, which contributes to a more hygienic use of the product.

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“Nestle” improves its product every year, so every mother will be able to choose exactly the version of the “NAN” mix that will suit her baby as much as possible.

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