Choosing the right milk powder for your child is something that every parent needs to consider. Some parents of first-time parents think that the more expensive the milk powder, the better, but this is actually a wrong concept. It is best to buy milk powder that is suitable for your child. In order to buy the right milk powder, you must first understand the physiological characteristics and different nutritional needs of children of different ages. Next, we will explain in detail the choice of milk powder for children from 0 to 3 years old.
1. Precautions for the selection of 0-6 months baby milk powder.
1.Stage 1 infant formula.
Babies aged 0-6 months are recommended to consume 1 stage of infant formula. Because the digestive system of 0-6 month old babies is weak, it is necessary to choose high-quality infant formula with high digestion and absorption rate. At the same time, because the baby's immune system is not fully developed, it is necessary to choose a scientifically formulated and nutritionally balanced infant formula to provide sufficient immunoglobulin and lactoferrin to enhance the baby's immunity.
2.Pure milk or fresh milk should not be consumed.
The protein content in pure milk or fresh milk is too high, which will increase the burden on the baby's kidneys, and the high mineral content can easily cause indigestion in the baby. Therefore, 0-6 months old babies should not consume pure milk or fresh milk.
2. Precautions for the selection of 6-12 months baby milk powder.
1.Stage 2 follow-on formula.
For 6-12 months old babies, it is recommended to consume 2 stages of follow-up formula. Because as your baby gets older, the need for nutrients increases, and you need to choose a more nutritious formula for older infants. At the same time, as the baby's digestive system is gradually developed, you can choose to add an appropriate amount of maltodextrin to the larger infant formula to increase satiety and reduce the amount of feeding the baby.
2.Add complementary foods in moderation.
6-12 months old baby can add complementary food in moderation, such as rice noodles, vegetable puree, fruit puree, etc. However, it is important to note that complementary foods are not a substitute for infant formula, as the nutritional content of complementary foods is much less complete than that of infant formula. At the same time, when adding complementary foods, it is necessary to follow the principles of from less to more, from thin to thick, and from fine to coarse, and gradually increase the types and quantities of complementary foods.
3. Precautions for the selection of milk powder for 1-3-year-old babies.
1.Stage 3 infant formula.
Babies aged 1-3 years old are recommended to consume 3-stage infant formula. Because the body of a 1-3 year old baby is in a stage of rapid growth and needs to consume more nutrients, and toddler formula is formulated according to the nutritional needs of babies at that age. In addition, in order to meet the needs of your baby's taste buds, you can choose a sweeter toddler formula.
2.Maintain the right amount of milk.
Although 1-3 year old babies have gradually transitioned to the ** diet, in order to ensure the nutritional needs of the baby, it is recommended to maintain an appropriate amount of milk every day. The specific amount of milk can be adjusted according to the actual situation of the baby, generally speaking, 2-3 times a day can be fed. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to choosing infant formula with high nutritional value and easy to digest.
It should be noted that when choosing milk powder, you must pay attention to the child's physique. This is because some children may have more needs for certain nutrients, and some may have allergies to certain foods. If your child has special health needs, such as lactose intolerance or cow's milk protein allergy, you should choose a special formula.