Bébé M Organic Rice Formula Stage 3: Nourishment for Growing Toddlers

As your little one transitions from infancy to toddler-hood, their nutritional needs evolve. Bébé M's Organic Rice Formula Stage 3 is meticulously crafted to be the ideal nutritional companion for children aged 10 months and beyond. This organic, vegan, and dairy-free formula not only supports their growth but also respects their maturing digestive systems.

Bébé M Organic Rice-Based Anti-Reflux Baby Formula Stage 3 is a special formula, specifically designed for those looking for hypoallergenic and nutrient-rich options for their babies. This formula falls under the category of Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs) and should only be used under medical supervision. Due to its unique composition, it is recommended to consult with your pediatrician or healthcare provider before introducing this formula to your baby's diet. This will ensure it's the right fit for your child's specific nutritional ne

Plant-Powered Nutrition

What sets Stage 3 apart is its plant-based composition, derived from non-GMO rice. This unique formulation ensures your child receives a complete spectrum of essential vitamins and minerals necessary for their development. Bébé M's commitment to using plant-based ingredients reflects its dedication to your child's well-being.

Eco-Friendly Excellence

Bébé M goes beyond just nourishing your child; it's also committed to nurturing our planet. Unlike many other formulas, Bébé M's Stage 3 formula employs an innovative cold processing method. This not only preserves the highest levels of nutrients but also minimizes its environmental footprint. Moreover, it proudly boasts being palm oil-free, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable practices that protect our world's resources for future generations.

European Quality Standards

When it comes to your child's nutrition, quality and safety are paramount. Bébé M Organic Rice Formula Stage 3 is a product of meticulous craftsmanship, adhering to the stringent safety and quality standards set by the European Union. This commitment ensures that your child receives nothing but the best.

Key Highlights:

• 100% Plant-Based: This formula is entirely derived from plant sources, offering a natural and wholesome alternative to animal-derived products.
• Dairy-Free: It's completely devoid of dairy, making it suitable for children who are lactose intolerant or have dairy allergies.
• Gluten-Free: Rest assured, this formula is entirely gluten-free, making it gentle on your child's delicate digestive system.
• Soy-Free: Free from soy ingredients, it's an excellent choice for children with soy allergies or sensitivities.
• Cold Processed: An innovative cold processing method safeguards sensitive nutrients like essential fatty acids.
• Mimics Breast Milk: With a protein profile closely resembling that of breast milk, thanks to the partial hydrolysate of organic rice proteins, it provides optimal nutrition for growing toddlers.

The Benefits of Rice Protein Hydrolysates

Did you know that cow's milk ranks as the fourth top allergen for children? If your child faces this allergy, finding a safe alternative to traditional cow's milk-based infant milks is crucial. That's where our rice protein-based formula shines.

Rice, known as the least allergenic cereal, forms the foundation of Bébé M's formula, offering a safer alternative for your child's nutrition. Formulas derived from rice protein hydrolysates carry a significantly lower risk of allergenicity compared to conventional options, making them an excellent choice for sensitive little stomachs.

But the advantages of rice-based formulas go beyond allergy avoidance. Our formulas are meticulously crafted, focusing on proteins extracted from the outer layer of rice grains, renowned for their rich essential amino acids. This protein-rich envelope surpasses the nutritional content of the inner grain. Enhanced with L-Lysine, L-threonine, and L-tryptophan, our rice milk formulas are tailored to mimic the amino acid composition of breast milk, ensuring the best nutrition for toddlers.

Compared to traditional formulas, our rice protein hydrolysate-based formula excels in lipid and carbohydrate composition, ensuring all essential nutrients are incorporated. What's more, these rice-based formulas, unlike soy-based ones, are free of phytoestrogens, potential disruptors of the endocrine system. Choosing a rice protein hydrolysate formula like Bébé M means making a trustworthy, nutritious, and safe feeding choice for your growing child.

Why Parents Love Bébé M

For mothers deeply committed to their child's health and concerned about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), Bébé M offers peace of mind. Our formulas are crafted from non-GMO rice, reflecting our dedication to healthy, safe nutrition.

Our innovative use of rice hydrolysate in creating Bébé M's 100% bio-vegetable range is a breakthrough in infant nutrition. In 2013, Bébé M's dedication to quality and pioneering nutrition strategies was recognized with the Gold Innovation Trophy. Each Bébé M product is expertly formulated to cater to the evolving nutritional needs of your child, from birth through to the age of 3.

At the heart of Bébé M's commitment to safety and quality lies a robust foundation of scientific research. Empirical studies have confirmed the efficacy of our rice protein hydrolysate-based formulas in managing cow's milk protein allergies (CMPA).

What sets Bébé M's formulas apart is their utilization of rice proteins. Despite their typical water-insolubility, these proteins become soluble through hydrolysis, contributing to the uniqueness of our product line. Every aspect of the manufacturing process, including our unique cold treatment technique, is designed with nutritional, industrial, and environmental sustainability in mind.

Emphasizing naturalness, Bébé M refrains from adding any artificial flavorings, colorings, sugars, or salt. We use only premium, first cold-pressed oils (Almond-Coco-Rapeseed), despite the associated higher cost, further attesting to our unwavering commitment to quality.

Bébé M has trailblazed in the realm of infant nutrition by developing an organic vegetable partial hydrolysate that complies with regulatory standards on infant proteins. Further affirming its appeal for health-conscious moms, Bébé M ensures its formulas are milk-free and gluten-free. Clearly, Bébé M's dedication and innovation make it a top choice for discerning moms worldwide.

Preparation

Wash hands and sterilize all equipment following the manufacturer's instructions. 

Boil 1 liter of fresh drinking water and leave to cool for no longer than 30 minutes. Do not use artificially softened or repeatedly boiled water. 

Measure the required amount of water into a sterilized bottle (refer to the feeding guide). 

Using only the scoop provided, add the correct number of scoops of milk powder - 1 level scoop of powder to each fluid ounce of water (approx. 30ml). Level off the powder using the scoop leveler. Do not press down on the powder. 

Place cap(s) back on the bottle and shake vigorously until all the powder has dissolved (usually 15 seconds). 

Cool down the formula to a drinking temperature of approx. 98.6°F (37°C) by holding the bottle under cool running water. Feed immediately. Always test the temperature of the milk before feeding.

Ingredients

Corn maltodextrin* (EU origin), vegetable oils* (coconut extract*, sweet almond*, sunflower*, rapeseed*), corn starch*, hydrolyzed rice protein* 13.5%, minerals (calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, potassium phosphate, potassium chloride, magnesium phosphate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, iron sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium selenite, sodium chloride, chromium chloride, sodium molybdate), thickener: Carob seed flour*, oil extracted from the microalgae Schizochytrium sp., L-lysine acetate, L-tryptophan, L-threonine, L-histidine, vitamins (C, PP, B5, E, B2, A, B1, B6, B9, K, B8, D, B12).

Nutrition

Nutritional facts per 100 g / 100 ml:

• Energy:

  • 2055 kJ - 491 kcal (per 100 g)
  • 272 kJ - 65 kcal (per 100 ml)

• Fat:

  • 24 g (per 100 g)
  • 3.2 g (per 100 ml)

• Saturated Fatty Acids:

  • 8.2 g (per 100 g)
  • 1.1 g (per 100 ml)

• Omega 6 Linoleic Acid:

  • 5429 mg (per 100 g)
  • 714 mg (per 100 ml)

• α-Linoleic Acid (Omega-3):

  • 446 mg (per 100 g)
  • 59 mg (per 100 ml)

• DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid):

  • 110 mg (per 100 g)
  • 14.5 mg (per 100 ml)

• Carbohydrates:

  • 54 g (per 100 g)
  • 7.2 g (per 100 ml)

• Sugars:

  • 5.7 g (per 100 g)
  • 0.8 g (per 100 ml)

• Starch at 24%:

  • 13 g (per 100 g)
  • 1.7 g (per 100 ml)

• Dietary Fibers:

  • 2.1 g (per 100 g)
  • 0.28 g (per 100 ml)

• Proteins:

  • 14 g (per 100 g)
  • 1.8 g (per 100 ml)

• Hydrolyzed Rice Proteins (at 13.5%):

  • 12 g (per 100 g)
  • 1.5 g (per 100 ml)

• Salt:

  • 0.60 g (per 100 g)
  • 0.08 g (per 100 ml)

• Vitamins (per 100 g / 100 ml):

  • Vitamin A: 580 µg / 76.7 µg
  • Vitamin D3: 13 µg / 1.6 µg
  • Vitamin E: 12 mg / 1.6 mg
  • Vitamin K1: 72 µg / 9.5 µg
  • Vitamin C: 63 mg / 8 mg
  • Vitamin B1: 551 µg / 73 µg
  • Vitamin B2: 767 µg / 102 µg
  • Vitamin B3 Niacin Equivalent (PP): 5.5 mg / 0.73 mg
  • Vitamin B6: 599 µg / 79 µg
  • Folic Acid: 117 µg / 15.5 µg
  • Vitamin B12: 1.3 µg / 0.17 µg
  • Biotin (Vitamin B8): µg / 1.1 µg
  • Pantothenic Acid: 5.9 mg / 0.79 mg

• Minerals (per 100 g / 100 ml):

  • Sodium: 240 mg / 32 mg
  • Potassium: 605 mg / 80 mg
  • Chloride: 502 mg / 66 mg
  • Calcium: 649 mg / 85.9 mg
  • Phosphorus: 350 mg / 46.3 mg
  • Calcium/Phosphorus Ratio: 1.8 / 1.8
  • Magnesium: 57.9 mg / 7.7 mg
  • Iron: 8.16 mg / 1.1 mg
  • Zinc: 5.3 mg / 0.7 mg
  • Copper: 503 µg / 67 µg
  • Iodine: 126 µg / 16.6 µg
  • Selenium: 32 µg / 4.2 µg
  • Manganese: 420 µg / 56 µg
  • Fluoride: <491 µg / <65 µg
  • Chromium: 12 µg / 1.6 µg
  • Molybdenum: 50 µg / 6.6 µg

FAQ

Is Bébé M Formula Suitable and Safe for My Child?

Absolutely, Bébé M's infant formulas are designed with utmost care to meet the nutritional requirements of infants and toddlers from birth up to 3 years old, while adhering to the strict safety and quality standards established by the EU. The development process involves collaboration with experts in infant nutrition, ensuring each formula not only meets but surpasses typical nutritional benchmarks. Additionally, Bébé M's formulas include natural enhancements like Spirulina algae and acerola, offering essential nutrients and antioxidants integral for your child's growth and overall development.

What Should I Expect in Terms of Color and Taste from Bébé M Formulas?

Bébé M infant formulas, due to their key ingredient, organic rice protein hydrolysate, typically present a beige to light beige hue. Given the nature of hydrolyzed protein-based infant formulas, they tend to have a slightly bitter taste in comparison to traditional infant milks. This is a consequence of the protein hydrolysis process, which breaks down proteins into smaller, more digestible fragments. The incorporation of coconut oil and the cold processing technique employed in Bébé M formulas may occasionally result in small white grains. However, these are normal and will completely dissolve when mixed with hot water and stirred thoroughly.

How Long Should I Use Bébé M Rice Milk Formula Stage 3 for My Child?

Bébé M Rice Milk Formula Stage 3 is specifically designed to cater to the nutritional needs of your child aged 10 months to 3 years old. It's essential, however, to bear in mind that children develop at different rates, and a discussion with your pediatrician or healthcare provider is vital before transitioning to any new nutritional stage. This consultation ensures your child's dietary shifts are perfectly customized to their individual growth and development needs.

Is Bébé M Sustainably Sourced and Produced?

Absolutely, Bébé M puts sustainability at the forefront of its operations. This dedication is reflected in the brand's responsible sourcing of ingredients, including the organic rice protein hydrolysate. Bébé M's environmental responsibility doesn't end there; it extends to their manufacturing practices as well. They use a unique cold processing method that not only retains the nutrients in their formulas but also minimizes environmental impact. Furthermore, Bébé M consciously avoids the use of palm oil, an ingredient often linked to deforestation and ecological damage. Therefore, by choosing Bébé M, you're not just providing your child with complete nutrition but also supporting a brand that genuinely cares for the planet.