We all want the best nutrition for our children so it’s important to check the nutrition facts of the milk we give them. Bear Brand Jr., Nido Junior, Bonakid, and Lactum from 1-3 years old are the 4 most affordable milk supplements on the market. They have similar nutrition contents but there are differences as well. The following table shows the differences so you know which milk supplement is suitable for your child.
What nutrients do they have which the others lack?
Linoleic Acid- It is an omega-6 fatty acid that should be taken in small amounts. All 3 milk supplements have this except Lactum 1-3 years old.
DHA- “It is used for boosting memory and thinking skills, for aiding infant and child development.” Nido Junior 1 to 3 years old and Lactum 1-3 years old have this nutrition.
Oligosaccharides- “It is used as prebiotics which act as food for probiotics.” Bear Brand Jr. 1-3 years old and Nido Junior 1 to 3 years old have this.
Inulin- It is a prebiotic that is used for digestive health. Lactum 1-3 years old has it.
Folic Acid- It is a form of Vitamin B9 used to prevent anemia. All 3 milk supplements have this except Lactum 1-3 years old.
Taurine- “It is often added to infant formulas because it’s necessary in infants who are not breastfed. Their ability to make taurine is not yet developed and cow's milk does not provide enough taurine.” Bear Brand Jr. 1-3 years old and Nido Junior 1 to 3 years old have this.
Carotenes- “Carotenes are converted to vitamin A, an essential nutrient. It has antioxidant activity, which helps to protect cells from damage.” Bonakid from 1-3 years old has this.
Selenium- “While people only need a very small amount, selenium protects your cells and helps regulate metabolism.” Nido Junior 1 to 3 years old and Lactum 1-3 years have this nutrition.
Manganese- “Taking manganese by mouth along with other vitamins and minerals can promote growth in children who have low levels of manganese in developing countries.” Bonakid from 1-3 years old and Lactum 1-3 years have this.
Copper- “It is used for treating copper deficiency and the anemia it may cause. Malnourished infants can also have copper deficiency.” Bonakid from 1-3 years old and Lactum 1-3 years have this.
Choline- Its primary function is for brain health. Lactum 1-3 years old has it.
Sodium- Like linoleic acid, this should be taken in small amounts. All 3 milk supplements have this except Lactum 1-3 years old.
Nucleotides- “Nucleotides are building blocks of RNA and DNA. They are found in breast milk and added to some baby formulas. They are thought to boost the baby's immune system and help the digestive organs grow.” Bonakid from 1-3 years old has this.
Lutein- “It is thought to function as a light filter, protecting the eye tissues from sunlight damage.” Bonakid from 1-3 years old has this.
References:
Bear Brand Jr. 1-3 years old, Nido Junior 1 to 3 years old, Bonakid from 1-3 years old, and Lactum from 1-3 years old Nutrition Facts
#BearBrandJr #NidoJunior #Bonakid #Lactum
This is the post i have been looking for as my child has just turned 2. We are opting for a more affordable option with milk since she already eats solid food and she can also get the nutrients from them. We opted to have Pediasure when she turned 1 and it works well for her. Hiyang siya, however Pediasure is quite costly and so i would like to look for other more affordable options. Though we bought Lactum, di pa niya na try. Uubusin pa namin yung stock niya ng Pediasure then we will start with another milk na. Thanks Mommy for sharing this :)
ok naman Lactum kaya lng nawalan gana anak ko sa solid food puro gatas nalang should i switch ba 2yrs old na sya with GDD
Lactum-med jhonsons(enfamil/enfagrow manuf)
Lactum mas the best
Sino sa kanila ang lamang ??