Everyone must be familiar with Aptamil. It has always been the main series chosen by mothers. We not only have the Australian version of Aptamil, but also the German version, here I am
1: The history of Aptamil
1968: Scientists discovered the protein in breast milk in the 1960s Composition, Milupa Company develops Aptamil infant milk powder series. The whey protein (patented formula) added to the milk powder formula is very close to breast milk.
1973: Germany's Aptamil launched a research project to study the different components of breast milk and its impact on the growth and health of infants. This led to the development of special foods for premature infants and solved the problem of special nutrition for premature infants. need.
1992: German Aptamil infant milk powder added long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids - LCP (patented formula). After the baby absorbs it, it directly synthesizes ARA and DHA in the body, which is brain gold. The intelligence, nervous system, and vision development of infants and young children play a very important role.
1994: Germany's Aptamil tested polyoligosaccharides in breast milk. Research has proven that breast milk contains indigestible carbohydrates that serve as food for good gut bacteria. This has a positive impact on the health of the gut flora and the immune system.
1999: Germany's Aptamil developed and patented a proprietary prebiotic combination (scGOS/lcFOS-galacto-oligosaccharides/polyoligosaccharides); this non-digestible carbohydrate provides the most Prebiotics close to breast milk balance the flora in the intestinal tract of infants and young children, helping to establish a healthy intestinal environment.
2002-2005: Meilebao ranked first in total sales of infant formula milk powder in Europe for four consecutive years.
Why choose German Aptamil milk powder
German quality - Germany is the only country in the world that stipulates that infant formula milk powder falls within the scope of drug control, and all milk powder must be passed through before being put on the shelves. Inspection can be equivalent to the testing procedures of pharmaceuticals. All baby oil formula milk powders are managed with product numbers throughout the process. Through the product number of each can of milk powder, we can accurately understand the origin, pasture, factory, production line, production time and other information of the can of milk powder, effectively ensuring food safety. Germany's food and drug inspections are the most stringent in the world, and German milk powder also has the highest standards in the world. German Aptamil milk powder has its own scientific research center with more than 50 years of experience in the field of infant nutrition and more than 400 scientific researchers focusing on nutritional medicine and other fields. At the same time, it works closely with universities, scientific research institutions and nutritionists to bring the latest Scientific research results are applied to the formula of infant milk powder. Aptamil milk powder has passed the German drug control standard certification, and all product packaging is printed with the German drug certification number - PZN number. This mark indicates that the certified products have German drug-level safety and quality assurance. Aptamil milk powder production adopts a fully closed system, with electronic tag chips managing the entire process. All processes are controlled by computers. Through the chip of each can of milk powder, you can accurately understand the origin, pasture, factory, production line, production time and other information of the can of milk powder. Effectively ensure food safety.
Milupa - Speaking of German Aptamil milk powder, we have to mention German Milupa. Founded in 1921, Milupa is a global professional R&D, production and sales of infant nutrition products and one of the largest providers of infant formula milk powder in the world. Milupa has two brands, Aptamil and milumil. The ingredients of Aptamil are closer to breast milk, so the price is more expensive than Milumil. Aptamil milk powder, owned by the German company Meilebao, is one of Germany's top high-end milk powders. In the 1990s, Mereba was acquired by Nutricia, a company specializing in maternal and infant nutrition. Later, Danone Group acquired Nutricia and merged its infant and child brands, including Aptamil of Germany and Aptamil of the Netherlands. Popular milk powder brands such as Niulan and New Zealand Koricon, and Aptamil have also developed rapidly. Not only have they become the milk powder with the largest market share in Germany, but they have also gone beyond Germany and are sold all over the world.
Swiss natural pasture - German Aptamil milk powder uses natural pasture milk in the Alps, directly using fresh milk as raw material for production (Note: In order to save costs, many ordinary domestic infant milk powders are packaged in large packages Milk powder as raw material), ensuring the quality of milk powder to the greatest extent and giving babies pure, safe and comprehensive nutrition. Switzerland is recognized as one of the world's leading producers of high-quality milk and is known as a "fairytale natural pasture". At present, the world's best milk sources are recognized in some areas of Europe and Oceania. If you want dairy cows to grow healthily, you must raise them well, and the key to raising dairy cows is the place where they are raised. Switzerland, a fairy tale paradise, may be small in area, but as one of its traditional industries, dairy products have been exported to countries all over the world as early as the Middle Ages. The Eden-like scenery is the basic guarantee for providing fresh milk. The high-altitude pastures and clear and pure lakes and streams provide a paradise for Swiss dairy cows. It is said that many microorganisms cannot survive in the water in the Swiss mountains. Without enough microorganisms, many fish cannot appear in Swiss lakes. Cows are suitable for growing in such an environment, and their diet and milk production will not be polluted. , the German Aptamil series uses the highest quality milk source from Switzerland. Swiss natural pastures use European high-breed cows, with an annual milk production of 4,500-6,000 kilograms. Dairy cows feed on rye, Swiss clover, talldan grass, etc. as their main food. Scientific and reasonable recipes enable dairy cows to obtain sufficient nutrition. Cows rarely use artificial feed. The fertilizer for pasture is soybeans and animal manure organic fertilizer is used to avoid the pollution of milk caused by the use of chemical fertilizers. They will eat grass directly during the warm season and stored hay and fermented grass during the cold season. These grasses can promote the health of the gastrointestinal tract of cows, so the German Aptamil milk powder series contains more active nutrients. In Switzerland, the working ability of herdsmen is extremely high. They must stay in the Alps for a season as helpers and demonstrate outstanding working ability before they can actually work alone. Not only that, the raw milk collection time is generally in the morning and 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The administrator will clean and disinfect the cows' udders before and after milking. The entire collection process is managed by the cold chain. The milking equipment can automatically display the amount of milk collected (the average yield of the cows). The milk volume is 15kg/time), and the collected milk enters the refrigerated milk tank through the pipeline. Finally, a dedicated milk tanker truck is sent to the factory for processing. It is worth mentioning that every cow in the pasture will be registered with the local government, and a unique "ID card" will be placed on the ear to ensure that the cows are milked every time when they are healthy. This is precisely based on the knowledge of milk sources and production. Strict and precise control results in high-quality Aptamil milk powder.
Formula advantages - mother's breast milk is the best source of nutrition for babies. Breast milk is rich in nutrients necessary for the baby's healthy growth and can strengthen and improve the baby's immature immune system. The advantages of Germany's Aptamil milk powder are:
① It uses a full-stage lactose formula without adding sucrose and maltodextrin (instant solvent). It has ten times the iron content of ordinary milk and is rich in vitamin A. , C and D, help absorb iron. More importantly, German love is very close to breast milk. The ratio of whey protein to casein is exactly the same as breast milk. It contains the same DHA nutrients as breast milk. It is easy to absorb and has a unique immune system. The most natural way is used to ensure the baby's health needs. The taste is light and has no obvious sweet taste. It is easily accepted by the baby and is not easy to get angry. The baby will be strong and will not have milk fat after drinking it. It is also specially designed for babies with protein allergies. It can reduce the possibility of protein allergy by 50%;
②The prebiotic combination in the Pronutra formula that German Aptamil is proud of includes galactose (Galacto-GOS) extracted from chicory and lactose and Fructose (Fructo-FOS) unique prebiotic (different from general prebiotics, it is the highest quality prebiotic. After entering the baby's intestines, it can only be absorbed by the beneficial bacteria in the baby's body, thereby preventing the harmful bacteria from spreading. Breed.
Some prebiotics are absorbed by both beneficial bacteria and harmful bacteria indiscriminately), giving babies the healthy intestinal flora they need, which is crucial for the body’s own immunity. It can enhance the baby’s immune system in a natural way. , protects the baby's young intestines and stomach, can effectively prevent diarrhea and improve the baby's constipation symptoms;
③Contains a patented lipid mixture "LCP Milupan", which is a substance extracted from fish oil, similar to DHA and ARA, but more stable and safe than DHA, and can well promote the development of the baby's intelligence, nervous system and vision. (The chemical name of DHA is Docosahexaenoic acid, English DOCOSAHEXAENICACID. It is a polyunsaturated fatty acid, also known as brain gold. It is an important structural component of the human retina and cerebral cortex, and is necessary for the development of the baby's brain and retina. Nutrients. Medical experts believe that during the newborn period, the baby's body cannot synthesize DHA on its own, and this is the golden period of development of the baby's brain and retina, so it is necessary to absorb enough DHA from breast milk or formula milk);
④ Rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, Omega-3 is converted into EPA and DHA, and Omega-6 is converted into GAMA-linolenic acid (GLA). Research shows that increasing your intake of Omega-3 and Omega-6 can boost immunity, improve brain function, and improve concentration.
Introduction to the stages of German Aptamil milk powder
German Aptamil milk powder is divided into five stages: pre stage, stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, stage 1, stage 2
1. Aptamil PRE segment
Germany’s Aptamil PRE segment provides complete nutrition for newborn babies. It is suitable for premature babies and babies after birth. If the baby drinks it, there will be no If you feel obvious hunger, you can keep drinking; if you feel obvious hunger after drinking, you should switch to higher-stage milk powder or drink this stage during the day and high-stage milk powder at night. Baby primary food with the pre label is carefully formulated for babies from birth to the first day. The composition of protein, fat, minerals and carbohydrates - lactose is similar to breast milk and contains LCP (long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids), which can promote the growth and development of the baby's nervous system.
The difference between the German Aptamil pre-segment and the first-segment newborn milk powder is that the carbohydrate in the pre-segment is lactose, while the carbohydrate in the first segment contains lactose and a small amount of starch. The Pre section is closer to breast milk and more suitable for newborns who are more likely to be allergic to starch. Therefore, we recommend that you choose Aptamil’s pre-segment milk powder for babies aged 0-3 months. This milk powder is also suitable for more fragile premature babies. Because it does not contain starch, it is easy to absorb and digest, and is not likely to cause allergies.
2. Aptamil 1 segment
Germany's Aptamil 1 segment provides complete nutrition for newborn babies. After 3-6 months, the baby's resistance gradually increases and is no longer so weak. It is easy to be allergic to starch, and at the same time, a stronger sense of fullness is needed. However, the German Aptamil 1 milk powder adds a little starch to the pre-stage milk powder, which can make the baby feel fuller before going to bed. It is less likely to cause crying due to hunger in the middle of the night after drinking, thus ensuring the sleep of the baby and mother. In the process of feeding your baby, you find that your baby is hungry faster than before, or needs to drink a larger amount. At this time, you can try to gradually switch to a stage of milk powder for your baby.
3. Aptamil 2-stage milk powder
German-made Aptamil 2-stage milk powder is a formula milk powder specially developed and produced for the healthy growth of babies over 6 months old. Follow-up nutrition after weaning from breast milk or as follow-up nutrition for babies who drink 1 period of newborn milk powder. If the baby has no resistance to stage 1 milk powder during this period, he can continue feeding without changing to stage 2. (Resistance means: because the baby drinks the same product for a long time, sometimes there will be a delay.
) Stage 2 milk powder is more suitable for babies with large appetites. If your baby often cries because it is not full and the breast milk supply is insufficient and you feel that it is too early to wean, then this milk powder is your first choice.
Before the baby is 6 months old, exclusive breastfeeding is most ideal for the baby. All follow-up milk powders cannot be used as a substitute for breast milk before the baby is six months old, and Aptamil 2-stage follow-up milk powder is no exception, but it can be used as the main source of food and nutrition after the baby is 6 months old. Every baby is different. According to the actual development and growth needs of the baby, Stage 2 milk powder can also be used as the baby's main source of food and nutrition when the baby is less than 6 months old.
4. Aptamil 3-stage milk powder
Germany's Aptamil 3-stage milk powder is for weaned babies and is suitable for babies over 10 months old. When a baby is 10 months old, the iron absorbed from the mother's body is no longer enough to continue to provide the baby's body needs. This milk powder is rich in iron and is recommended for babies aged 10-24 months. When the child is 10 months old, we can still continue to eat the first stage of pre, but stage 1 and stage 2 are no longer applicable. At this time, stage 3 should be replaced.
When the baby is over 1 year old, we can continue to use 3 segments. Stage 3 can be used as a very comprehensive daily meal, while the formula of Growth 1 can only be used as a daily supplementary drink for babies. If your child wants to add other complementary foods, please add them after 3 drinks (each meal). You can also switch to the Grow 1 drink if your child's daily dietary intake is adequate.
Warm reminder: after 1 year old, the baby can drink 1 or 3 sections. But there is still a difference - level 3 has a feeling of fullness, regardless of whether you are full or not; level 1 is just a supplement. Specifically, if your baby’s complementary food has just been introduced and the variety and nutrients are not too rich, you can use stage 3; if your baby’s daily food has been enriched and you don’t have to worry about nutritional deficiencies, then it is appropriate to switch to growth stage 1. . The choice of milk powder is based on the different characteristics of the baby and the feeding is personalized. For the health of the baby, mothers must be careful.
5. Aptamil 1 paragraph
After the baby is 1 year old, the pace of growth accelerates. At this stage, how to scientifically feed the baby to supplement nutrition is the issue that parents are most concerned about. The latest nutritional statistics indicate that some nutrients are overabsorbed in traditional diets while others are severely deficient. On this basis, the German native Aptamil 1 growth milk powder was developed. Aptamil 1 growth milk powder fully meets the nutritional needs of the baby's growth and contains the following advantages:
1. Reduce protein content in line with age growth
2. Combined with a moderate amount of iron to enhance hematopoietic function, and a moderate amount of iodine to enhance thyroid function
3. Vitamin D enhances the baby's bone development and ensures the baby's healthy growth
Therefore, compared with ordinary children's milk, the German Aptamil 1 growth milk powder not only reduces the protein and fat content that babies of this age cannot consume excessively, but also increases the iron, iodine and fat content that are important for baby growth. Vitamin D.
Germany's native Aptamil 1 provides all the important nutrients needed for the healthy growth of babies. Its formula is a perfect formula specially developed for babies over 1 year old. After brewing, the milk powder is also suitable for babies to drink in cups.
6. Aptamil 2 paragraphs
After the baby is 2 years old, the pace of growth continues to accelerate, and the baby's nutritional needs are also constantly changing. Therefore, Aptamil's nutritional experts have developed the German native Aptamil 2 growth milk powder, which fully meets the nutritional needs of 2-year-old babies:
1. Lower protein content, more suitable for babies of this age.
2. Reduce fat content.
3. Rich in iron and iodine: promotes the growth of red blood cells, enhances resistance, helps babies prevent iron deficiency anemia and maintain healthy thyroid function.
4. Vitamin D promotes healthy bone development.
5. Omega-3 folic acid enhances brain development.
Compared with ordinary milk powder, German Aptamil Growth 2 milk powder not only reduces the protein and fat content, but also increases iodine, vitamin D and higher iron content. Compared with German Aptamil Growth 1 milk powder, 2 reduces fat and calories, effectively helping babies control their weight.
Advice on the Aptamil PRE segment
Share the advice I received from a German pediatrician. Love Him Beauty is divided into 6 sections. Aptamil PRE, the first stage is from birth to six months, the second stage is from 6 months to 10 months, the third stage is from 10 months to one year old, and then it is over one year old and over two years old.
What I want to talk about now is Aptamil PRE. When doctors say that Aptamil is the milk powder with the closest composition to breast milk, they are referring to Aptamil PRE. PRE is more expensive than the next five segments. Most mothers misunderstand that PRE is for the newborn baby and then starts eating it for a period of time. In fact, it is not.
German doctors recommend that this PRE can be taken from the time the baby is born until he is one year old. Because PRE is formulated entirely according to the ingredients of breast milk. But a problem that occurs is that some babies will not be full after four months, because almost all formula milk powder for babies after 6 months will add starch substances to increase the baby's satiety. , this is why when mothers prepare milk powder, they find that milk powder for babies after 6 months is thicker, and many babies fed with formula are fatter than those fed with breast milk. This is also because babies fed with formula are exposed to starch earlier than babies fed breast milk. substance. But PRE does not contain this ingredient, because breast milk does not contain this ingredient, so many babies with large appetites will not be able to eat enough.
German doctors suggest that if your baby doesn’t eat much and can eat enough by drinking PRE after adding complementary food, then your baby is very lucky. Try to continue giving him PRE, so that the baby can drink The milk closest to breast milk should be drank for a longer period of time, up to one year old. But if the baby is still not full after drinking PRE after adding complementary food, don’t force it, then you need to change the baby to the first or second stage of milk powder.
About the difference between the Australian version and the German version
1. First of all, everyone should understand that whether it is the Australian version or the German version, the supervision from the milk source to the processing and production process They are all very strict! The difference is only in the recipe! The so-called formula milk powder is based on milk powder with various nutrients added. Therefore, mothers must be clear: whether it is the German version or the Australian version, there is no difference in the "milk powder" itself!
2. The second difference in packaging: the Australian version is packaged in 900g iron cans, while the German version Pre-3 segments are all 800g, and both 1 and 2 are packaged in 600g cartons.
Let’s get down to business and compare the formulas of the Australian version and the German version of Stage 1 (because the PRE and Stage 1 of the German version are for babies 0-6 months old, so they are posted together. )
Comparing the milk powder formulas in paragraph 1, we can find that the types of nutrients necessary for babies are almost the same, and there is nothing missing. However, in terms of content, the content of German Aptamil vitamins is the same as that of Aptamil. The overall protein content is lower than the Australian version, and the calcium and folic acid content are higher than the Australian version, which are also essential nutrients that babies need to supplement. Through comparison at each stage, we cannot say which formula is necessarily better or more powerful. The Australian version focuses more on the supply of various nutrients, while the German version focuses more on formulas close to breast milk to improve infant immunity and maintain and improve basic functions such as metabolism. The combination of low protein and prebiotics will undoubtedly effectively improve the baby's gastrointestinal tract and nutrient absorption.
This is the first introduction to German Aptamil in this issue. I hope the above content can be helpful to mothers in choosing formula milk powder!