Recently, there have been many private messages from parents in the background that Minbao is about to turn 1 year old, and his growth and development have entered a new stage, and various body functions are gradually increasing. Does that mean that the baby's milk protein allergy will naturally follow? Is it possible to replace the special formula with a regular formula? Today, I have sorted out some high-frequency questions and shared my experience with you
Q: After Minbao is 1 year old, he doesn't need to eat allergy formula?
A: 1 year old is not a watershed moment for allergies, it does not mean that children will not have food allergies or conditions after 1 year of age. At present, there are still many children who do not develop cow's milk protein allergy symptoms until they are 1 year old, and they still need to follow the doctor's advice to use allergy formula**. Therefore, if your child has developed a food allergy within 1 year of age, you should still be cautious even after 1 year of age.
Q: If you are only found to have a cow's milk protein allergy over 1 year old, how should I choose the formula powder?
Answer: Babies are diagnosed with cow's milk protein allergy and need to consume amino acid formula powder for at least 6 months under the guidance of a doctor. Amino acid formula powder, like ordinary formula powder, is also divided into age groups. Due to the different nutritional needs of babies of different ages, Minbao suitable for 0-12 months is different from the formula powder suitable for Minbao over 1 year old. If it is during the nutrition management period, the baby who just crosses 1 year old will have a better sequential acceptance of the same brand, and there will be no risk of exposure to allergens, and parents can also be more worry-free.
Q:Will Minbao over 1 year old drink formula powder not nutritious?
A: Try to choose authoritative big brands, because they have specialized amino acid formula powders suitable for 1 year old and above, and the nutrients in their formulas are sufficient. Contains the key nutrients needed for your baby's growth and development, and some brands of amino acid formulas on the market also add MCT and high levels of calcium, iron and vitamin D, etc., to achieve a comprehensive and balanced nutrition. And taking into account the development of the baby's taste over 1 year old, the taste will also be better, so that the baby can be more acceptable.
Q:After drinking amino acid powder for a period of time, how to choose the deep hydrolyzed powder when it is your turn?
Answer: After 6 months of eating amino acid formula powder, there is no recurrence of allergy symptoms, and the addition of complementary food is smooth, and it is recommended to choose a formula powder of the same brand with more unified nutritional composition, so that it is safer for the baby to transfer milk. This is true regardless of whether you are under 1 year old or over 1 year old. And like amino acid powder, the deep hydrolyzed formula is also divided into age groups, and the baby is over 1 year old during the milk transfer, and it is also necessary to choose a deep hydrolyzed formula suitable for babies over 1 year old. There are two common deep hydrolyzed formulas on the market: whey protein and casein, and it is recommended that parents choose the formula of protein** is whey protein, because it is less allergenic and can ensure that allergic symptoms are not easy to recur.
Therefore, whether it is over 1 year old or under 1 year old, allergy symptoms will not heal on their own with age, and a process of building tolerance is required. Therefore, it is necessary for parents to intervene in a timely manner, take care of them carefully, choose the appropriate special powder to establish tolerance, and slowly transition to general milk and return to normal diet.