Choose the right milk powder
Infant milk powder is a milk-containing basic food composed of various nutrients and is a vital food in a baby\’s life. Improper milk powder consumption by babies will affect the baby\’s health and even lead to problems such as infant malnutrition. Therefore, it is very important to choose the milk powder suitable for your baby. When choosing milk powder, you should first check the ingredient list to understand the nutritional requirements suitable for your baby. If your baby is allergic to a certain milk powder, you should choose a milk powder with adjusted protein and sugar content. Of course, ensuring the quality of milk powder is also crucial. Choosing regular brands of milk powder can better ensure the quality of milk powder.
Precautions for preparing milk powder
When preparing infant milk powder, you need to pay attention to the following points. First of all, keep clean and hygienic, wash bottles, pacifiers, spoons and other utensils. Secondly, pay attention to the choice of water quality, and you should give priority to pure drinking water or tap water that has been boiled at high temperature. Thirdly, milk powder should not be stored for too long. It must be consumed promptly after opening. The storage temperature should be lower than 25 degrees Celsius, and it needs to be placed in a dry and cool place.
Correct preparation method
Preparing baby milk powder is a complex task that requires a certain amount of patience and skill. Here is the correct way to prepare it:
1. Wash hands and disinfect utensils;
2. Boil enough water and cool it to the appropriate temperature;
3. Choose the appropriate amount of milk powder according to your baby’s age and weight;
4. Follow the measuring cup instructions on the milk powder package and pour the milk powder into the bottle;
5. Pour an appropriate amount of warm water into the bottle and cover the nipple tightly;
6. Shake the bottle to completely mix the milk powder and water;
7. Check the temperature of the bottle. It should not be too hot or too cold to avoid burns;
8. When feeding your baby, control the tilt angle of the bottle to prevent your baby from inhaling too much air.
Notes
In addition to the above-mentioned matters and preparation methods, there are also some matters that need attention:
1. Do not mix milk powder and water in advance, and do not pour the remaining milk powder back into the milk powder can;
2. If the baby is too hungry or thirsty, he should feed some water or whey first;
3. If your baby coughs or chokes when drinking milk, you should pay attention to the angle of the bottle and adjust the feeding position;
4. Consulting a doctor or nutritionist can help parents better determine their baby\’s nutritional needs and choose appropriate milk powder.
In short, when preparing infant milk powder, parents are advised to master the correct methods and precautions to ensure the health and nutritional needs of their babies. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the baby\’s physical changes and adjust the appropriate nutritional intake to provide support for the healthy growth of the baby.
