1. Precautions for newborns drinking milk powder
1.1 Selection of milk powder
The intestines of newborns are not yet fully mature, and their ability to digest and absorb milk powder is poor, which can easily cause diarrhea, constipation and other problems. Therefore, when choosing milk powder, you should choose a formula suitable for newborns and pay attention to the brand and quality.
1.2 Feeding time and frequency
Newborns need to eat frequently, about 8-12 times a day, and each feeding time should not be too long.
1.3 Cleaning of bottles and nipples
Newborns’ immune systems are not yet fully developed and they are susceptible to bacterial infections. Therefore, bottles and nipples must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before use.
2. How many periods of milk powder is suitable for newborns to eat
2.1 A section of milk powder
Generally speaking, babies aged 0-6 months after birth are suitable for drinking milk powder for a period of time. This formula is closer to breast milk, easy to digest and absorb, and has balanced nutritional content.
2.2 Stage 2 milk powder
Babies after 6 months old can gradually switch to the second stage of milk powder. This formula is rich in nutrients and suitable for your baby\’s growth and development needs.
2.3 Three-stage milk powder
Generally speaking, babies after 12 months can gradually switch to three stages of milk powder. This formula contains more calcium, iron and other nutrients, which helps the baby\’s bone and intellectual development.
3. How to determine the amount of milk powder a newborn should eat
3.1 Determine feeding amount based on body weight
Generally speaking, newborns need to drink 100-150 ml of formula milk every day, and the amount of each feeding is about 30-60 ml. The specific feeding amount will also be adjusted according to the baby\’s weight and age.
3.2 Determine the number of feedings according to the baby’s needs
Newborns need to eat frequently, about 8-12 times a day. If your baby shows hunger or is not adaptable to a certain milk powder, you can increase the frequency of feeding or reduce the amount of feeding according to needs.
4. How to judge whether a newborn is full
4.1 Observe whether there is picky eating
If your newborn is very picky when eating and only eats a little bit and then stops eating, then the baby may be full.
4.2 Observe the baby’s performance
If your baby appears quiet, relaxed, or hiccups while drinking milk powder, he is probably full.
4.3 Observe whether there is weight gain
If your baby\’s weight is growing normally, they are getting enough nutrition.
To sum up, newborns need to choose suitable formula milk powder according to their age and weight, and feed them about 8-12 times a day. The amount of feeding needs to be adjusted according to the needs of the baby. Pay attention to the cleaning and disinfection of bottles and nipples during feedingPoison, and observe the baby\’s performance to determine whether it is full.
