As infants become young children, they change as much on the inside as the outside, as their gut microbiota evolve due to the introduction of solid foods
Laursen, M. F., Bahl, M. I., Michaelsen, K. F., & Licht, T. R. (2017). First foods and gut microbes. Frontiers in Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2017.00356
, and their immune system further matures
Martin, R., Nauta, A. J., Ben Amor, K., Knippels, L. M. J., Knol, J., & Garssen, J. (2010). Early life: Gut microbiota and immune development in infancy. Beneficial Microbes. https://doi.org/10.3920/BM2010.0027
. Their brains continue to develop too, as they begin to focus on language and higher cognitive functions
Martin, R., Nauta, A. J., Ben Amor, K., Knippels, L. M. J., Knol, J., & Garssen, J. (2010). Early life: Gut microbiota and immune development in infancy. Beneficial Microbes. https://doi.org/10.3920/BM2010.0027
. Explore new ways to meet their needs with ingredient solutions parents will love.
The growth and development of young children relies on getting adequate nutrients and creating an environment in the gut that supports the right bacteria
Martin, R., Nauta, A. J., Ben Amor, K., Knippels, L. M. J., Knol, J., & Garssen, J. (2010). Early life: Gut microbiota and immune development in infancy. Beneficial Microbes. https://doi.org/10.3920/BM2010.0027
. Brands can help parents ensure their young children grow up healthy by leveraging proven and trusted ingredients that support physical as well as cognitive development.
Whatever the positioning of your young child milk formula – supporting the immune system, helping healthy growth, encouraging cognitive development or all of the above, it’s essential to formulate with high-quality, science-backed ingredients. That’s what wins the trust of parents the world over, who prioritise their children’s health above all else.
Research reveals what parents need the most support with, when it comes to early childhood nutrition. What health issues are parents and healthcare professionals around the globe witnessing
Innova Market Insights & RFC, Early Life Nutrition survey, 2020
FrieslandCampina, Presans & Einerhand Science & Innovation; Healthcare Professional survey USA, UK, CN; n=5-7 per country, May 2021
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Healthcare professionals state that immune-related symptoms such as fever, runny nose and cough are most frequently reported by parents of children aged 1-3 years.
Globally, 59% of parents state that they are most concerned about the growth and development of their children (1-5 years).
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