Feed your newborn correctly
Newborns are extremely fragile, so parents must be very cautious in dealing with the details of their newborn\’s life. The most important of these is diet. Wrong feeding methods will not only cause malnutrition in the baby, but also expose the baby to diseases. Therefore, when feeding newborns, we should adhere to the correct method, especially the feeding of milk powder. Some parents are always accustomed to using warm water of 50°C and above to prepare milk powder. They think this can kill bacteria, but this will harm the baby. The following article focuses on the correct feeding method for newborns.
Use water at the correct temperature
The details of a newborn\’s diet must be taken seriously. Using water at too high a temperature to prepare milk powder will not only reduce the nutritional value of the milk powder, but also destroy the protein and unsaturated fatty acids in the milk, causing physical problems for the baby. Therefore, parents should use warm water below 80°C to prepare milk powder, which can maintain the nutritional value of the milk powder and kill the bacteria in the milk powder. Using appropriate warm water can best meet your baby\’s milk needs and avoid health risks.
Given the appropriate concentration and amount of milk powder
Newborns have a smaller appetite and therefore drink less milk. Parents should prepare milk powder appropriately according to the needs of their babies. Generally speaking, according to the formula on the milk powder package, parents should add an appropriate amount of milk powder to an appropriate amount of warm water to create a suitable milk powder concentration. At the same time, when feeding, do not overdo or underfeed to avoid affecting the baby\’s health.
Ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of the baby bottle
A newborn\’s belly is sensitive and delicate, so eating should not harm this little life. When feeding a newborn, it is very important to keep the bottle clean and hygienic. Bottles, nipples and other related items should be washed with warm water and soap and boiled before each feeding. Also, they should not be frozen or processed in the microwave.
Appropriately control the time and frequency of breastfeeding
Parents should master the frequency and time of feeding to help their babies develop good eating habits. Under normal circumstances, newborns need to drink milk 6 to 8 times a day, and each time they drink milk is about 15-20 minutes. If the baby is hungry, he needs to be fed in time; if the baby is not thirsty, there is no need to force him to drink milk. Correct feeding time and frequency can ensure your baby\’s nutritional needs, physical health, and growth.
In summary, the health of the newborn is the most important thing in every parent\’s mind. To ensure the health and good growth of their newborns, parents must adhere to correct feeding practices. Properly feeding a newborn requires water of the right temperature, milk powder of the right concentration and amount, and ensuring the hygiene and cleanliness of the bottle. Mastering the time and frequency of breastfeeding can not only promote the healthy growth of the baby, but also allow the baby to enjoy the nourishment of maternal love, destined to a happy life.
