With the benefits of breast milk, parents have to consider a lot when choosing formula for their babies. Do you know what criteria you must base to evaluate this "adoptive mother" of the baby?
Formula milk is usually made from cow's milk
1 / Nutrition ingredients
Although there are many different types of milk on the market, most of them contain the basic ingredients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals ... However, different milk labels will have carbohydrate content. , protein and ingredients are different, and what makes each milk different.
Particularly with DHA and ARA, an important component affecting the brain development of children , not all milk has. Therefore, when choosing milk for your baby, mothers should pay attention to choosing milk with these 2 additional nutrients. In addition, according to the World Health Organization recommends, the best DHA / ARA ratio in breast milk is 1/2, equivalent to that in breast milk. Don't forget this golden ratio, mom!
2 / Choose milk according to age
Each stage is different, your child will need different nutrients to develop best. For example, between the ages of 1-2 years, your baby needs a special fat supplement for brain development . While for babies at the age of 2, mothers can choose to give their babies low-fat, but more calcium-rich milk.
Milk formula taboos Sometimes a mother cannot be sure what she can do and what to avoid when giving a formula. If you can't remember all the cumbersome rules, you just need to make sure you avoid some of the taboos below.
3 / Choose milk according to needs
Depending on the different needs of each baby, mothers can pay attention to choose a suitable milk for their baby. Babies born prematurely or underweight will need milk with more calories than usual, or soy-based or hydrolyzed milk will be suitable for babies with a lactose allergy.
In particular, when choosing milk for your baby, mothers should also pay more attention to baby's digestive problems. If your child is constantly constipated , you should change the type of milk with added fiber, or if your baby has reflux, you should choose milk with rice or concentrates.
Small notes when preparing formula In addition to making formula according to instructions and keeping hygiene, mothers should "invest" time with them until their children enjoy all their drinks.
4 / Give faith in the right place
When choosing milk for your baby, mothers should give priority to reputable brands, not be cheap, but choose unsecured brands. Of course, you do not have to choose the "heavenly" priced milk to ensure quality.
When choosing to buy milk regardless of brand, mothers should also look at the nutritional ingredients on the packaging. Do not choose milk with a dull, distorted or damaged outer shell, as this may affect the quality of the milk inside. Pay special attention to check the expiration date on each carton to avoid over-expiry date.
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