Infant formula for colic and constipation for newborns (from 0)

Symptoms and causes of infant colic

The period of colic is a restless time not only for the baby, but also for the parents. Signs of the painful condition are not difficult to recognize: crying lasts non-stop for more than three hours every day. Usually at the same time - late in the evening.

The baby screams, pulls his legs to his stomach, clenches his fists, arches his back, strains and blushes.

The cause of pain is most often flatulence. However, it happens that the baby is also worried about other conditions: intestinal dysbiosis, acid reflux from the stomach into the esophagus, as well as increased emotional excitability of the child from bright light or noise.

Babykalm

This is a herbal medicine based on mint, fennel and anise. Anise has a mild disinfecting property, improves the functioning of the digestive glands, and eliminates mild pain. But in some cases, this substance causes allergies. Mint relaxes and soothes the smooth muscles of the intestines, and fennel eliminates increased gas formation.

The concentrated composition is recommended in the following cases:

dysbacteriosis;
flatulence;
pancreatic enzyme deficiency;
colic in the intestines.

The daily dosage for children from birth is 10 drops before any meal. The oil solution is mixed with warm boiled water before use. In order to restore digestion, the drug is used for about a month, and then the dose is reduced over time. It is not recommended to sharply reduce medication intake, otherwise the possibility of excessive re-gas formation increases.

The drug should not be taken if you are hypersensitive to its substances. Therefore, an allergic reaction is likely, manifested by itching and rash. Before using the drug, it is necessary to perform a sensitivity test. Israel, approximate price – 140 rubles.

Colic or gas - what's the difference?

In the intestines of a newborn, food is not completely digested. Some of the milk settles on its walls, and fermentation begins. Air bubbles form, the tummy swells and becomes hard. This worries the baby - he grunts, farts often, and can be capricious. Most often this happens during feeding.

The formation of gases does not pose any problem. We must ensure that there is no constipation and that the baby does not overeat. Over time, the digestive system will become stronger. The necessary enzymes will be produced in sufficient quantities, and the problem with gases will go away.

Gas is one of the causes of painful sensations in the tummy - colic. They cannot be confused with anything. The child screams non-stop and cannot be calmed down.

This occurs because a large amount of gases put pressure on the intestinal walls and cause spasms, which are very painful for the child.

Which type of mixture is best for constipation and colic?

There are 2 types of lactic acid mixtures:

Preventive. If you notice your baby has hard stool and often cries at night, this is indigestion. We advise you to introduce preventive nutrition into your diet. It promotes digestion and improves the baby's condition. Colic and bloating will go away.
Medicinal. Prescribed for frequent constipation and colic. Only a doctor can determine the duration of treatment.

Based on consistency, they are divided into 3 types:

ready meals. The main disadvantages are the price and storage method. Ready-made mixtures are expensive. They should only be stored in the cold. You can only take food for a walk in the summer in a cooler bag;
liquid concentrate. The main disadvantage is the short shelf life. To prepare food, just dilute water and concentrate 1:1;
dry mixtures are produced in powder. Convenient to use. Just add the required number of spoons (see the exact proportions on the packaging) and shake. Modern products for feeding newborns mix well and do not leave lumps. With a modest budget, you can choose a quality product.

Ways to relieve pain

Whatever the cause of pain in a child’s intestines, you always want to alleviate this condition as quickly as possible.

You can help your baby without using medications in the following ways:

Pat the tummy with a little clockwise pressure
Provide warmth: Place a warm heating pad or your palm on your baby's belly, or best of all, place your baby tummy down on your belly
Do gymnastics - press the baby’s knees to the stomach and straighten them several times
Immediately after feeding, hold the baby upright for 10-15 minutes so that he burps air
Sometimes motion sickness and “white noise” help babies calm down.

Bobotik

In children, intestinal colic in the tummy is treated with the drug Bobotik. This is a good carminative remedy containing simethicone, it relieves pain and reduces flatulence due to a significant accumulation of gases. For infants, drops with a pleasant fruity aroma and a viscous cream-colored consistency are used.

The product is used to relieve colic in newborns from one month of life. The drug is also often used to relieve symptoms of flatulence in adults due to overeating or constipation.

Simethicone penetrates the intestines, mixes with mucus, and begins to break up gas bubbles, preventing the appearance of new ones. The released gases are absorbed into the intestines or excreted through the rectum. Bobotik exhibits therapeutic properties immediately after use. The product does not disrupt the functioning of the digestive system in its original form, does not penetrate the bloodstream and exits with feces. The anti-colic drug does not contain alcohol, lactose or sugar.

The daily dosage of the product is 7-15 drops 4 times a day after feeding. The exact dosage is prescribed by the doctor, taking into account the symptoms and age of the patient. Drops, if necessary, can be diluted with liquid (boiled water, baby formula, milk). The drug is used until colic disappears completely.

There is only one contraindication - hypersensitivity to Bobotik substances. Manufacturer: Medana Pharma, Poland, approximate cost: 220 rubles.

How to prevent colic. Prevention

Different methods of prevention help different children. Listen to yourself, try different options and you will definitely find the one that suits you.

Place baby on tummy before feeding
Gently massage your tummy in a clockwise circular motion.
Bathe your baby in a bath with soothing herbs – mint, motherwort
Use anti-colic nipples for feeding. They reduce the amount of air swallowed
If your baby is bottle-fed, choose formulas with probiotics - beneficial bacteria that help digestion
Eliminate gas-inducing foods from your mother’s diet.
If the baby is breastfed, pay attention to the correct attachment to the breast and the amount of air captured

Medicines

Before purchasing medicine for intestinal colic in newborns from a pharmacy chain, mothers should contact their pediatrician for a prescription. This is due to the fact that some drugs presented on the pharmacological market have contraindications. In such a situation, self-medication can lead to serious complications.

The list of the best medications designed to eliminate colic includes:

Drops for colic "Bobotik" . They have a pleasant taste and kids accept them quite readily. The manufacturer's instructions indicate a limit on the daily number of doses. A good therapeutic effect is achieved with complex use. The Polish manufacturer does not recommend giving this medicine to infants under 1 month of age. Children under two years old can take 8 drops. no more than four times a day.
"Hilak Forte" . The action of the drug is aimed at populating the intestines with beneficial microflora, which takes an active part in the digestive processes.
"Espumizan" . In pharmacy chains, the medicine is presented in the form of an emulsion. It can be used to combat colic in infants, starting from the first day of life. The drug is given during or immediately after feeding in an amount of 25 drops. The manufacturer indicates in the instructions that the drug can be used even during attacks.
"Simplex SAB" . In pharmacy chains, the medicine is presented in the form of a suspension. During its manufacturing process, the manufacturer uses simethicone as an active component. It should be given to infants immediately after meals, 15 drops. If babies are transferred to artificial feeding, then the medicine can be added directly to the milk formula.
"Kuplaton" . The Finnish pharmacological company uses dimethicone as an active component in the manufacture of this product. It can be given to infants 4 drops up to five times a day. You can add the medicine to expressed breast milk or formula.

Herbal remedies

The main advantage of such medicines is their completely natural composition, which minimizes the risk of side effects and also reduces the list of contraindications.

If intestinal colic occurs, newborns can be given:

"Plantex" . In the manufacture of this drug, the manufacturer used fennel seeds as the main component. In pharmacy chains, the medicine is presented in granular form. Parents need to dissolve the granules in water themselves and then feed their babies with it. The maximum daily dose for infants is 2 sachets.
"Dill water" . It can be purchased today in the form of a ready-made solution. It should be given to children starting from two weeks, 1 tbsp. l. up to 6 times a day.
"Babycalm" . The Israeli manufacturer uses anise, dill and mint oils in the production of this drug. You can purchase the product in pharmacy chains in the form of an oily substance, which must be added to boiled and cooled water before use. The finished emulsion should be dripped into the infants' mouths before each meal, no more than 10 drops.
"Kolik Kalm" . The American medicine is made from charcoal and herbal ingredients. It should be given to infants no more than three times a day, 0.5 tsp.

Probiotics

These medications contain bacteria that are beneficial for newborns and help with intestinal colic. But not all pediatricians recommend probiotic preparations to young patients, as they believe that their use is justified in cases of dysbacteriosis.

But, if the cause of colic lies in an insufficient amount of beneficial microorganisms, then parents can give them to their children:

"Bifiform" . This medicine simultaneously contains both probiotic cultures and prebiotics. In pharmacy chains it is presented in the form of an oily liquid and in powder form. Infants can be given medicine during meals, once a day.
"Linex" . It can be purchased in pharmacy chains in the form of capsules, which contain a powdery substance inside. It should be added to pre-expressed breast milk or formula. The daily dosage for this category of patients is 1 capsule.
"Acipol" . On the pharmacological market, the medicine is presented in capsule and tablet form. Mommy must dissolve the contents of the capsule in boiled and cooled water. After this, the solution is given to the child. The daily dosage is a maximum of two capsules.
"Bifidumbacterin" . In pharmacy chains, the medicine is presented in different forms, but for infants it is recommended to use it in the form of a powder or solution. The daily dosage for newborns is three sachets, the contents of which are dissolved in water. The purchased drug in liquid form should be given twice a day before meals.
"Lactobacterin" . The manufacturer supplies the drug to the pharmacological market in powder form, packaged in glass bottles. The contents of the container must be dissolved in water, after which the liquid is given to the baby up to three times a day, 2 tsp. Infants up to six months should take the medicine 60 minutes before meals.
"Primadophilus" . This dietary supplement contains both lacto and bifidobacteria. For infants, a powder form of the medicine is used. They should be given it 10 minutes before meals, 0.5 tsp.
"Rela Life" . The drug contains lactic acid bacteria. For infants, it is recommended to use a drop form of the medicine. The maximum daily dosage is 5 drops, which are taken once.

Anti-colic mixtures in the store materna-shop.ru

Mixtures with probiotics normalize intestinal microflora and help babies get rid of pain.

Such mixtures include the low-lactose mixture Materna Extra Care Comfort for babies from birth.

It contains components that facilitate digestion:

probiotic Lactobacillus Rauti, which is naturally present in the intestinal microflora. It has been shown to reduce babies' crying time;
a complex of polyunsaturated fatty acids LC-PUFA of the Omega-3 and Omega-6 families, which makes the mixture close to breast milk;
Low-lactose carbohydrates, which are more easily broken down by the body;
Nucleotides that strengthen the immune system and participate in the development of the gastrointestinal tract;
Btaflmitt oil for easy digestion.
Probiotics are also included in the MATERNA improved infant formula:

Materna Extra Care formulas are classic milk formulas with improved compositions, which have added a probiotic for comfortable digestion.
In addition to the probiotic, Materna Gold formulas contain oligosaccharides from mother's milk. This is a component of breast milk that has recently been synthesized and added to baby food. It is involved in the development of infant immunity. On our website you will find Pigeon and TWISTSHAKE bottles with anti-colic nipples and the Israeli children's drug Simicol to reduce gas formation in the intestines.

Thousands of families from Russia have already raised their children on the Israeli children's food "MATERNA". Here's what they say:

“The baby had almost no colic or allergies. Our pediatrician, looking at the child, now advises everyone “MATERNA”.
“The tummy is now calm, and the baby is full.”
“The colic has gone away and the stool has improved; the child has been sleeping peacefully for 2 months now.”
“The formula is simply a miracle, the baby is always full, and there are no problems with the tummy, the child is growing and developing.”
“My tummy no longer hurts and my allergies are gone.”

All MATERNA baby food is produced without GMOs, without palm oil and without sugar under the strict control of the Israeli Ministry of Health. You can buy anti-colic mixtures with delivery throughout Russia from a warehouse in Moscow only in the online store materna-shop.ru.

Get a free consultation with a pediatrician on formula selection and answers to any questions about baby food!

How to choose the right one for a newborn

If your newborn has digestive problems, it is better to consult a doctor immediately. Young mothers need to know the specifics of choosing a formula.

Properly selected milk relieves constipation and colic.

The food must be suitable for the child’s age. Food for one-month-old babies is not suitable for a one-year-old baby. Inadequacy in nutrients leads to constipation. Excess fat and protein disrupts the functioning of children's intestines. Manufacturers offer the following divisions:

from 0 to 6 months,
from 6 months to a year,
from one to 3 years.

The composition must contain pre- and probiotics (or at least 1 of these components). They populate children's intestines with beneficial bacteria.

Avoid fermented milk foods that contain palm oil (or ß-palmitate). Palm oil reduces the absorption of calcium, which binds and causes hardening of the newborn's stool.