Modern parents are puzzled by the question: which product first feeding the most useful for the baby? Having tried a lot of options, most mothers and fathers begin to prefer the legendary kefir. Of course, the benefits of this drink are undeniable. The main thing is to make the right choice from the whole variety. After all, not every kefir is suitable for kids.
Kefir - a tradition of fermented milk feeding
The love of fermented milk drink in Russia began in 1922. It was then that the first dairy kitchen opened at the Institute for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood. Pediatricians, speaking of the proper development of the child, put the topic of balanced nutrition at the forefront 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 minerals.
Proven fact - the daily norm of kefir gives 30% of the daily norm of calcium and protein. According to doctors, a 200-milliliter packet contains 5.4 grams of protein and 240 milligrams of calcium - the daily requirement of a one-year-old baby.
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Kefir kefir - discord or how to choose a healthy drink?
It’s not naive to believe that any dairy product from the store’s shelf will be useful for your baby, because kefir is kefir. Most modern parents believe that the more expensive the product, the more colorful the container and the richer the composition, the better - will bring maximum benefit. This opinion is often deceptively and quickly smashed against the walls that are 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 adapted recipe, strict quality control and safety. Look for the age on the packaging to make sure it is a truly certified baby food product. Only kefir for children 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 a mistake. The production of kefir for babies is more stringent. For example, security requirements. Children's kefir is produced only on separate lines and in closed mode, and even the walls of a hospital operating room will sometimes envy the sterility of rooms and technological devices.
Low acidity
Speaking about the difference in child and adult kefir, it is very important to mention acidity. The recipe for a drink for babies is adapted to the characteristics of a fragile body.The limitation of acidity in a baby drink is not more than 100 degrees Turner, which allows him to be absorbed faster.
REMEMBER: Acidity can increase during storage, so it is very important to look at the expiration date and choose the most fresh product for the child.
For comparison, in adult kefir there are no acidity restrictions, which can play a cruel joke with a child and cause discomfort.
Features packaging and pitfalls composition
Talking about marketing and other tricks. Despite the rigor of production and quality control, read the information on the packaging of the product you like.
First, the composition. For high-quality kefir, it is quite simple and understandable: only milk and kefir fungi. In addition, the drink should not contain sugar. This makes it doubly safe for the first feeding. Artificial dyes, flavor enhancers, GMOs and preservatives are not allowed in baby kefir. This rule is followed by every conscientious manufacturer.
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Does your baby’s favorite kefir still have additional ingredients besides vitamins and bifidobacteria? In your hands is not kefir! Additives change the beneficial properties of the drink and turn it into a regular tasty dessert. For example, in "Kefir", "Kefir" or "Kefirok". On the package of this healthy drink you can easily find the inscription - “Kefir. Baby food".
Agusha: keeping traditions for the smallest
The 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 complementary foods. And the kids love Agusha for their incredibly delicate taste!
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Advertising, advertising, advertising (((I once bought a bag of kefir Agusha (which you advertise), so that before you introduce the child to try. Sour and nasty kefir, even an adult will be softer in taste than this “baby”, unfinished bag I went into the bin. I will look for another kefir