As a new parent, the process of feeding your baby is always fraught with challenges and questions. Especially in the process of formula feeding, it is easy for us to fall into some misunderstandings, these seemingly insignificant behaviors actually have a profound impact on the baby's intestinal health.
First of all, it is not a habit to heat and store milk powder for too long. I used to think that in order to ensure the freshness and quality of milk powder, it was necessary to heat and store it for a long time. But in fact, high temperatures can lead to the loss of nutrients in milk powder, and prolonged storage also increases the risk of contamination of milk powder. The correct approach should be to prepare milk powder according to the baby's food intake each time to ensure the freshness and nutritional value of the milk powder.
Secondly, it is also necessary to avoid switching directly to a new brand or a different series of milk powder. Your baby's gut is very sensitive, and frequent changes in the brand or series of milk powder may cause him to be unable to adapt, which can lead to digestive problems. I didn't understand this until my baby was unwell. Now I understand that I should consult my pediatrician before changing the brand or series of milk powder to make sure my baby can adapt.
Finally, it is also not advisable to neglect the cleaning and disinfection of feeding bottles. Feeding bottles are items that babies come into contact with every day, and if they are not cleaned and disinfected properly, they can easily breed bacteria and pose a threat to your baby's intestinal health. For the health of your baby, wash the bottle carefully before and after each use, and disinfect it regularly.
During the feeding process, we need to pay attention to every detail to ensure the healthy growth of the baby, and at the same time, we must also learn to listen and observe the baby's needs and adjust the feeding strategy in time. Although the feeding process is full of challenges, as long as we put our hearts into it, we will be able to become the most reliable guardian of our baby.
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