Some things you must know before feeding milk powder
Breast milk is the best choice, but sometimes circumstances do not allow it, and feeding with milk powder is a good alternative. For new mothers, there are a few things to note:
Choose a milk powder brand suitable for your baby
There are so many milk powder brands on the market that many mothers don’t know which one to choose. It is recommended to choose well-known brands and read the labels on the packaging clearly when purchasing, especially the production date and shelf life. At the same time, you should also know whether your baby has a history of allergies, such as being sensitive to lactose or a certain protein. For these situations, you need to choose the corresponding brand of milk powder. It should be noted that it is not recommended to change milk powder brands at will, otherwise it may cause discomfort to the baby.
Correct formula and preparation method
The formula ratio of milk powder is very important. It must be prepared according to the formula ratio in the instruction manual. If the ratio is wrong, your baby may suffer from malnutrition or gastrointestinal upset. At the same time, attention should be paid to the water quality and temperature of the milk powder. Generally speaking, hot boiled water should be selected and cooled to a suitable temperature within a water temperature range below 60 degrees. The unused portion of prepared milk powder should be discarded and should not be exposed to room temperature for too long.
Avoid overfeeding
Overfeeding is a common problem in formula feeding. The baby\’s food intake should be determined based on factors such as age, weight, individual differences, etc. You should not blindly let your baby drink too much, otherwise it will cause problems such as indigestion and excessive gastrointestinal pressure. Generally speaking, the total amount of daily milk feeding should be controlled within an appropriate range, and overfeeding should not be avoided.
Clean bottles and nipples regularly
Bottles and nipples are the parts most likely to produce bacteria during milk powder feeding. If they are not cleaned and disinfected in time, they can easily cause gastrointestinal infections and other problems in babies. It is recommended that bottles and nipples be cleaned immediately after each feeding and thoroughly disinfected and cleaned regularly. There are many methods of sterilization, such as bottle sterilizer, rice cooker, steamer, etc. The specific usage method should be carried out according to the operating steps in the instruction manual.
Summary
There are many things to pay attention to when feeding milk powder, but once you master the correct methods and techniques, you can enjoy feeding. It is very important to choose the right brand of milk powder, the correct formula and preparation method, avoid overfeeding, and clean the bottle and nipple regularly. Of course, there is another most important aspect, which is to give your baby enough care and attention so that your baby can grow up healthily and robustly.
