What you need to know about hypoallergenic baby formula

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If there are allergy sufferers in the family, the likelihood of the child having allergies is quite high. If only the mother suffers from allergies, and all the allergic-prone relatives are from the mother’s side, the probability of allergy is 40-50%. If both the mother and the father are allergic, the probability is 80%. That is, allergies are inherited and can manifest themselves in a child from the first days of his life.

The best way to protect your child from allergies is breastfeeding. But what if that’s not an option? Thankfully, there are high-quality hypoallergenic formulas on the market. They can mimic human milk as much as possible and help solve the cow’s milk protein intolerance problem.

Hypoallergenic (HA) formula

HA formula is a milk-based product specifically adapted to the needs of a baby with allergies. Sometimes babies are allergic to regular formula. Only the pediatrician can confirm this – or reassure the mother that it’s a normal period of adaptation.

Cow’s milk protein is the most common cause of allergy in babies. Sure, milk is both nutritious and delicious. But alas, only children with a fully developed digestive system can enjoy it without any issues. An infant’s sensitive GIT just can’t cope with whole milk proteins. This is why baby foods contain partially hydrolyzed and in the case of HA products, extensively hydrolyzed proteins. This makes digesting these components much easier.