Growth milk Growth milk makes it possible to cover the nutritional needs that a diet in the process of diversification does not completely meet. Before the age of 3, children have special needs, very different from those of adults. This is why growing-up milks are specifically formulated for this purpose. What is the composition of growing-up milk? Growth milks contain in particular: -proteins in smaller quantities than in cow's milk, because the growth needs of babies decrease and they now eat meat, fish and eggs; -essential fatty acids, such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fatty acid from the omega 3 family, which contributes to the normal development of brain and nervous tissue; - iron which contributes to the development of the immune system as well as the formation of hemoglobin and blood cells; -zinc for normal growth; - sodium in reduced quantity; -vitamins, such as vitamin A, which is essential for the normal functioning of the immune system, or vitamin D, which contributes to the development of bones and teeth; calcium which participates in the normal development of bones. Thanks to this composition, growing-up milk contributes to the nutritional balance of young children as part of a diversified diet. At what age can growing-up milk be given to babies? You can start giving growing-up milk to your baby from 10-12 months, until about 3 years old. Consumption recommendations are 350-500 ml/day, the equivalent of two bottles. You can ask your doctor for advice before substituting follow-on milk for growing-up milk.
