Breast milk is the leading source of food for young children, but for many reasons, some babies are unable to breastfeed or they cannot breastfeed. In these cases, infant formula will also provide adequate nutrition if properly prepared
Please follow the articles about formula milk to choose the right product, and at the same time prepare the right amount of milk required for the development of your baby.
Why mothers use formula milk?
The reason a mother chooses formula may be because she wants to wean her baby before 12 months. You may also need a formula to supplement your breast milk. Another case is that the baby is adopted and the mother has no milk. In addition, there are some health reasons such as the baby cannot breastfeed or the mother has a health problem and cannot breastfeed ...
Infant formula milk
Those younger than 12 months old should not drink regular cow's milk, skim milk, condensed milk, milk powder or condensed milk. If your baby is not breastfed, you should only offer your baby formula specially formulated for babies. Although the basic ingredient of these products is still cow's milk, but with added many essential ingredients. Most of these formulas are suitable for babies in relatively good health, born full term.
>> See also: Application for breastfeeding mothers
Some infant formulas are for children under 1 year old
The types of infant formula are usually divided according to the stage of development:
- Milk for the first stage, suitable for babies from birth: This group of dairy products is only for babies up to 12 months old. Typically, products are made from cow's milk, but can also be made from soy or goat milk. Unless there is some force majeure that you can't take it, cow's milk formula is still an optimal choice.
- Milk for children from 6 to 12 months.
- Milk fortified with essence: often used for babies who often vomit after eating. This type of milk is only used under the guidance of experts.
- Formula for preterm infants: This formula is not suitable for term babies or premature babies but has caught up with the growth rate of full term babies unless directed by a specialist. .