The best milk formula for newborns - Nan, Nestozhen or Nutrilon?

Milk formula Similac is favorably distinguished by a good mineral composition, the absence of palm and rapeseed oil in it. It is also the only option that contains lutein, which children need for good vision. A small minus is not enough high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids. In second place, you can confidently put Nestezhen. The mixture does not contain palm oil, has a balanced mineral composition. The only thing that spoils it is matodextrin, which seems to some parents an undesirable additive. The mixture of Nan has a good composition; many parents prefer it. The mixture contains breast milk oligosaccharides. But not all parents liked the new version after changing the recipe. Plus, there are not enough polyunsaturated fatty acids and too much manganese in the composition.

The Nutrilon mixture has a balanced composition, polyunsaturated fatty acids are contained in sufficient quantities.But some parents are not satisfied with the content of palm and rapeseed oil. Friso has a good vitamin composition, it is great for small children, but also contains palm oil. A good option for mixed feeding. The mixture from Nutrilak differs from the rest in the main component. It is made on the basis of soy protein and is intended for children with intolerance to cow's milk. The mixture has a balanced mineral composition, but contains maldextrin, which some parents consider a disadvantage. You can also buy a baby, her composition is quite balanced. It turns out that in comparison there is not a single formula with a frankly poor composition that could not be recommended for replacing breast milk.

Taste is a difficult criterion. We can only judge him based on the feedback from his parents. The opinion may not be objective, as everyone has different taste preferences. But it will be possible to identify the main shortcomings - bitterness, an unpleasant aftertaste or smell. In the first place, according to parents, you can put a mixture of Nan. She has no foreign smells, the taste is pleasant, sweetish, but not cloying. Children eat with pleasure. High marks are given to the food of Nestozhen. The mixture tastes good and smells good. But some parents find it too sweet. Many consider sour-milk Baby to be very tasty - pleasant, moderately sweet.

Nutrilon seems to parents bitter and unpleasant in smell. In terms of taste and richness of smell, it received the lowest ratings from buyers. But this does not bother the children, they eat with appetite. So let's trust children's taste buds. The child will not refuse the Similac milk formula. It has a rather mild taste with moderate sweetness. Parents like Friso. She has a pronounced milky taste. But the sweetness is almost not felt. Children who have been transferred to Friso from sweeter mixtures may refuse it at first. Nutrilak is a soy breast milk substitute. Its taste is slightly specific, but quite pleasant. There is no bitterness, as in other options for children with allergies.

Mixtures of NAN, Nutrilon, Similac and Nutrilak dissolve well. They are bred in lukewarm water at about 40℃. The mixture can be immediately poured into the full volume of the liquid, there will be no lumps. When stirred, the food does not foam. Nestogen is bred well, but at first it is better to dissolve it in a small amount of water, then bring it to the desired volume. Otherwise, small lumps may form that clog the nipple.You also need to get used to the sour-milk Baby, if the instructions are not followed, it can curl up. But more often, parents do not have problems with the preparation of milk. But Friso is not very convenient to use. It is diluted only with hot water 70℃, after which it is cooled to the desired temperature. You can't prepare this mixture right away.

To understand which mixture is of better quality, we again turned to the reviews of parents and their ratings according to three criteria: is the food suitable for all children, does it give allergies, and how does it affect digestion. In comparison, we will also take into account the already considered composition of the mixtures. And in terms of composition, and according to parents, the Similac mixture comes out on top in quality. It does not contain palm and rapeseed oil, is suitable for most children, rarely causes allergies. The mixture has a positive effect on digestion, eliminates colic, and does not cause constipation.

In second place, the parents themselves put the sour-milk mixture "Baby". It suits many children. Allergies do occur but are rare. Nutrition has a good effect on digestion, eliminates constipation. Given the balanced composition, a good option for complementary foods or completely artificial feeding.

NAN and Nestogen received the same ratings from their parents. But Nestozhen has a better squad. Nan is suitable for most children, rarely gives allergies.Some parents are afraid of the greenish color of the stool with regular feeding with this mixture, but pediatricians assure that this is the norm, the shade is associated with the content of iron in the composition.

Friso and Nutrilak blends received the same scores. Friso is slightly better in composition, it has more vitamins. They are different - Friso is great for small children, Nutrilak for feeding babies with an allergy to cow's milk. Nutrilak has a good effect on digestion, causes allergies in rare cases. Friso saves many from regurgitation and constipation. Nutrilon received the lowest score. The mixture is of stable quality, eliminates colic and regurgitation, but at first, children have diarrhea.

Milk formulas are produced in two types of packaging: metal cans and cardboard boxes. The first option is more convenient and practical. Mixtures of Nan, Nutrilon and Friso are sold in metal cans. The rest of the food is packaged in sealed bags enclosed in cardboard boxes. But banks are not the same in terms of convenience. Friso mix has the best packaging. The lid closes tightly but opens easily.Under it, special "stands" are made for storing a spoon so that it does not burrow into the mixture. The NAN bank is also quite convenient. Nutrilon has only one drawback - there is no special edge for removing excess powder from a measuring spoon.

All cardboard boxes are inconvenient, some less, some more. Nothing special is written about Malyutka and Nestogen. Parents find the packaging of Similac especially inconvenient. A deep bag in a cardboard box is complemented by a short measuring spoon. When the mixture is small, it is difficult to get it.

Mixes are available in packages of different sizes. Therefore, it is easier to compare the cost per 100 grams. We calculated it and now we see that Similac is the cheapest. This is a very good value for money option. Approximately at the same level in terms of cost, the Nestogen mixture. The price of Similac and Nestogen for 100 grams is 85-87 rubles. Slightly more expensive is Malyutka - 107 rubles per 100 grams. These three mixtures for newborns can be called budget. The average prices of Nan and Nutrilak cost 134 and 147 rubles, respectively. Two more mixtures are more expensive. Nutrilon in terms of 100 grams is 195 rubles. But the most expensive Friso.It will cost parents 207 rubles per 100 grams. Most of the mixtures are available in different volumes. Buying large packages is always more profitable.

The study and comparison of infant formulas helped determine the two best formulas for newborns. These are NAN and Similac. Although Nan is the leader in the rating, we decided to give the first place to the Similak mixture, since it won in more important criteria - composition and quality. In addition, the mixture turned out to be the most inexpensive, which makes it an ideal solution in terms of price and quality. NAN is the tastiest of all blends and dissolves quickly. This gives two pluses: the child will definitely not refuse food, and the preparation of milk will take only a few minutes. In third place is the Nestogen mixture. She did not become a winner in any criterion, but in all points of comparison she is not in last place. It is inexpensive, has a good taste and composition. This is a quality product without palm oil.

Next on the list are Malyutka and Nutrilon. Their rating differs by one hundredth, both mixtures did not become absolute winners by any criterion. The baby is not bad in quality and taste, Nutrilon is balanced in composition. Friso is suitable for small children due to a good vitamin supplement, and comes in a very convenient package. Nutrilak took last place, but it is indispensable for feeding newborns with cow's milk allergy.