"Similak Premium": reviews. Similac Premium - baby food

If you have lost breast milk or your child needs additional lure, a good choice may be a mixture of "Similak Premium." Reviews about them, characteristics, composition and recommendations for use you will find in our article.

An alternative to mother's milk is a dry mixture of "Similak"

This mixture is a dry powder, the composition of which resembles mother's milk. It is important that among its components there is no palm oil. The mixture can be used to feed even the smallest children, beginning with birth. The product Similac Premium promotes the development of immunity, supports the proper functioning of digestion in the child, and also has a beneficial effect on the brain and the visual organs of the baby, helps it grow and develop properly. All this is provided by a special composition of the mixture, in detail it will be considered below.

Which substances of the mixture "Similak Premium" help your child grow up healthy and strong?

It is known that breast milk contains all the necessary substances for a newborn baby, and little can replace it. However, modern mixtures, including Similac Premium, also contain a large number of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, which make it possible to reproduce the composition of breast milk as accurately as possible.

For example, to maintain immunity, probiotics and nucleotides are added in them - they help the development of the intestinal microflora and the immune system as a whole. For a comfortable digestion of crumbs prebiotics are added, and a balanced mixture of vegetable fats helps to form the chair correctly. Omega-3 and Omega-6 acids, as well as minerals - zinc, calcium, iron, and some vitamins were added to the brain and vision for the product "Similak Premium". The growth of the baby will be promoted by calcium, which is also necessary for the proper formation of bones and teeth.

The detailed composition of the mixture for artificial feeding of children "Similak Premium"

Here are some useful components that are included in this product:

• lactose;
• Vegetable oils (sunflower, coconut, soybean);
• Low-fat dry milk;
• Whey protein concentrate;
• Minerals - calcium carbonate, potassium citrate , sodium chloride, iron sulfate, copper, zinc, manganese sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium selenate;
• Vitamins - ascorbic acid, choline chloride, B vitamins, vitamin A, folic acid, vitamin D3 and a number of others;
• Nucleotides - cytidine-5'-monophosphate, adenosine-5'-monophosphate, m-inositol and others;
• L-carnitine;
• Antioxidant and a mixture of tocopherols (preservative E306).

A description of the complete composition can be found on the product packaging or in the instructions for use.

How to prepare a mixture of "Similak Premium": preparing dishes and tips

So, every mother is important to know how to properly dilute the product, because the mixture of Similac Premium is sold in the form of powder. First, the doctor-pediatrician should decide to switch to artificial feeding , and then recommend a product that will replace breast milk. Secondly, all the dishes in which you will prepare another portion of food for the baby, should be perfectly clean. After opening the can, its contents are no longer sterile, and the mixture should be kept strictly according to the instructions. Also, the water in which you will dilute the product should be boiled for at least 5 minutes. When the mixture is diluted more than once, its residue should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours. A portion intended for direct feeding of the baby, in an hour should be poured. That is, in this case it is necessary to follow the rule: the mixture is diluted, the baby is fed, the rest is poured. Still, it is better to breed a new portion of the mixture each time, and not take the one that has already stood in the refrigerator.

Step-by-step instruction on preparation of a mixture "Similak Premium"

The product "Similak Premium-1" is intended for feeding children from birth, so when preparing it, the mother needs to be very careful, here the main thing is to observe all the rules of hygiene. Immunity of the child has not yet been formed, and any infection for it is potentially very dangerous. Here's how to dilute the mixture:

• First thoroughly wash all the dishes that will be used to make a portion of the product for feeding the baby;
• After rinse the nipple, a bottle under running water to remove the residue of soap or other detergent;
• Put the dishes in a saucepan and boil for at least five minutes;
• In another saucepan, put boiling water, it should boil the key very strongly, for at least 5 minutes;
• Cool the water to 37 degrees;
• Pour the necessary amount of prepared liquid into a measuring bottle;
• Take the necessary amount of the mixture with a spoon, which is enclosed in each package, - take 1 spoonful of product for every 60 ml of water;
• Stir until completely dissolved, check again the temperature (the liquid should not be hot), and then start feeding the baby;
• Leave the remaining mixture.

Storage conditions of the package, shelf life of the mixture

Similac Premium, reviewed below, is produced in Spain by Abbott Laboratories SA. The package contains 400 grams of the mixture, a measuring spoon and instructions for use. Keep in mind that an unopened jar can be stored at a temperature of 0 to 25 degrees for no more than 18 months from the production date, and the printed package is suitable for 3 weeks. Also, after opening, the jar should be closed with a plastic lid each time and stored in a cool and dry place, but not in the refrigerator. Humidity should not exceed 75%.

What do mothers say about the mixture of "Similak Premium"?

It should be noted that several products are produced under the trade name "Similak". Their differences lie in the age at which this or that can be used. So, the mixture of "Similak Premium-1" is intended for children from birth, and the product "Similak Premium-2" is used, starting from 6 months. But first let's look at what the moms say about the "Similak Premium" mixes. Reviews about these products, it should be noted, in most cases, positive. That's what "Similak" liked to young mothers:

• When using these mixtures, the child does not suffer from constipation, does not suffer from abdominal pain;
• The mixture does not cause allergies in most children;
• It does not include harmful palm oil;
• Kids respond well to the taste of mixtures, do not refuse to eat them;
• Also note the convenient packaging - the product is sold in a bank (and not in a box, like some others), it is easy enough to store it;
• They mention mothers and a very affordable price of the mixture, on average, 350 rubles per 1 can, although the product for babies is more expensive - from 700 rubles per package.

Of course, the mixture of "Similak Premium" reviews and has a minus sign, they should also be mentioned. In particular:

• Many complain that when the product is diluted with water, a copious foam is formed, and you need to wait for some time until it settles, that is, the immediate feeding of the baby is almost impossible;
• Also note that the measuring spoon is not very convenient - it is often simply impossible to scoop out the required amount of powder without a slide;
• Of the mixture "Similak Premium" are not suitable for everyone, yet there are mothers who noted the occurrence of allergies in the child after their use (which is not surprising, because the composition contains lactose produced from cow's milk), as well as constipation.

But nevertheless it is worth noting that the products of this brand have enjoyed immeasurable popularity with moms for many years.

Mixture of Similac Premium-1: reviews positive and negative

We have already mentioned that the mixture at number 1 is intended for feeding very young, newborn children. This is what mothers who used this product say:

• When feeding or supplementing a child with this mixture, the development goes well, corresponds to the age norms;
• Regurgitation after her usual - no worse and no better than what was when breastfeeding;
• Problems with a chair almost does not arise, although some children still have constipation or a slight swelling of the abdomen.

Available on the product "Similak Premium" mothers' reviews contain this information: the fact is that it produces both Denmark and Spain. Although the composition of the mixture is the same, yet the one that is made by the Danes, is bred better than the Spanish one - it does not form lumps, it does not foam especially, and so on. Just pay attention to it.

"Similak Premium-2" product: reviews and recommendations of parents

After use, many note here what are the qualities of the product:

• The mixture is qualitative and hypoallergenic;
• In most cases does not cause abdominal distention in the child and problems with stools;
• Note also a balanced composition with the necessary baby vitamins, minerals and acids;
• Children like the taste of the product. In general, all the mixtures of this brand the child eats with pleasure, this is really noted by all women; In addition, what is important, this product is recommended by many pediatricians.

But also this mixture of "Similak Premium" reviews has negative, which, however, mainly concern the fact that it is not easy to find. Note that the product is quite expensive. Although its positive characteristics more than compensate for the price, because any mom tries to pick up the baby only the best.

Buy product or not: conclusion and conclusions

No matter how much women write about the fact that the "Similak Premium" mixture is suitable for their babies, when choosing a supplement or for switching to artificial feeding, you should consult a doctor. It is he who will assign what is needed at the moment to your child. It is not recommended to select the product by yourself. It will also be superfluous to recall that the preparation of the mixture should be strictly according to the instructions, and the feeding itself and its frequency should also be calculated by the doctor. In our article, we described in detail about the product "Similak Premium"; Reviews, price, composition and other characteristics are also given. We hope that this will help you in choosing a mixture for feeding your child from the earliest age and up to 1 year.