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Besides breastfeeding, formula milk is always an essential source of nutrition for the comprehensive development of a child. During the process of raising a baby with formula milk, mothers often overlook the importance of properly feeding the baby with formula milk. However, this is a crucial issue that mothers need to pay special attention to.
How to feed the baby with milk correctly?
For mothers with small children, they probably know when it's best to give the baby formula milk. Giving the baby milk about 1-2 hours after the main meal or in the morning will provide the baby with more energy for the entire day of activities. Drinking milk 2 hours before bedtime also helps the baby sleep better, increases calcium absorption, and avoids causing the baby to feel bloated or have stomach problems, as when giving the baby formula milk close to bedtime.
Feeding the baby with formula milk correctly, aside from the timing, mothers should avoid some things such as:
- Mothers who often heat the milk for the baby to suckle should not boil the baby's milk because doing so will inadvertently lose essential nutrients in the milk.
- Mothers should not give the child medication with milk as the medication may lose its original effectiveness.
- Especially if the mother is using a type of formula milk for weight gain in the baby, do not mix it with fruit juice because it will negate the effects of both the milk and the fruit juice. Absolutely do not let the baby drink milk with citrus fruits like oranges or lemons as they contain acid that precipitates the protein in milk, making it difficult for the baby to digest.
At what age should children drink formula milk?
This is a question that sparks a lot of debate. In Vietnam, many parents prioritize giving formula milk to their children until the age of 5-6. However, in Japan, despite the highly developed formula milk industry, children from the age of 1 are prioritized to use fresh milk instead of formula milk.
This makes sense because from the age of 1 onwards, children will need to supplement nutrition from various food sources, not just formula or fresh milk. This is a nutritional regimen that many parents in Vietnam are learning. According to this, children aged 1-3 are recommended to consume 500ml of milk per day, while after 3 years old, children only need 300-400ml of milk per day.
What to consider when changing formula milk for the baby?
To enhance nutritional effectiveness, changing formula for the baby is completely normal. However, in doing so, mothers need to consider the following:
- The best milk is not necessarily the most expensive or the most reputable brand but the one that suits your baby the most;
- Mothers need about 2 weeks to notice if the baby really agrees with the milk, if there is any diarrhea or constipation...
- When changing many types of milk but there is no change in the baby, mothers should consult with doctors to understand the reasons and make the most appropriate choice.
- Mothers should not frequently change the milk for the baby
- Mothers should change the milk gradually, reducing the old milk and gradually increasing the new milk.
How long is the shelf life of formula milk for children?
Usually, formula milk for children like Meiji Japan milk, Nan Nga milk... has a shelf life of 2 years. Before buying, mothers should carefully check the expiration date to avoid buying expired products for the baby. Once the formula milk can has been opened, mothers are advised to let the baby use it within 2 weeks to 1 month under the recommended storage conditions by the manufacturer.
Is it good for children to drink a lot of formula milk?
Drinking too much formula milk will lead to many health issues for the baby. In Japan, children aged 1-3 are recommended to consume 500ml of milk per day. Meanwhile, after 3 years old, children only need 300-400ml of milk per day and should be supplemented with additional nutrients from various food sources.
Here are answers regarding how to properly feed your baby with formula milk that Mytour sends to you. Hopefully, with these answers, mothers will have more information to take better care of their babies.
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