At what age can a baby stop drinking milk powder?

Breastfeeding is a very traditional feeding method. Generally speaking, normal breastfeeding is weaned after about 18 months, which is good for both mothers and babies. However, it takes a certain amount of time to eat formula milk. At what age is it best to wean off formula milk?

So how old should a child be to drink formula milk?

The current advice given by international authoritative organizations is: Before one year old, breast milk should be the main source of nutrition. If breast milk is not possible, then formula milk is the best choice. After six months, complementary foods are gradually added, but breast milk or formula milk remains the staple food; after one year old, nutrition mainly comes from a regular diet, and milk is only part of a comprehensive diet.

I don't know about other countries, but I asked a friend to help me buy Cow & Gate which is specially supplied to local people in France. I said I wanted stage 4, but she said there was no stage 4, and that many milk powders here only have stage 3 because the government encourages babies over 3 years old to drink fresh milk.

From this we can see that if the child really does not want to drink formula milk, don't force it, and don't worry too much. Just pay attention to the diet and balanced nutrition. If a child likes to drink it, it doesn't matter if he or she drinks it until he or she is 7 years old, or even until he or she is an adult, as long as it does not interfere with their normal diet.

So will not drinking formula milk cause malnutrition and affect the growth and development of children?

During infancy, the gastrointestinal function is not fully developed, and breast milk is the best choice. If breast milk is not possible, then formula milk that is close to breast milk is the best choice. As the child's body develops, formula milk can no longer meet all the nutritional needs of the child's physical development after one year old.

After all, no matter how comprehensive the formula is, it cannot add all the nutrients from all foods, so a diversified diet is the key!

The rumor also says that the casein content in fresh milk is as high as 80%, which can cause indigestion, constipation, etc. Is this true?

The casein content mentioned here is true, but it is not accurate to say that it is difficult to digest. In fact, it just digests slowly, and from a nutritional point of view, casein is also a high-quality protein.

The rumor also claims that eating only can cause the baby to lack trace elements, causing iron and calcium deficiency, leading to anemia or rickets. Is this true?

Again, no matter how expensive or nutritionally complete the milk powder is, it is impossible to add all the nutrients. Only by diversifying the diet and ensuring that children are not picky or biased eaters can we ensure comprehensive nutrition.

Therefore, let your children eat well and have a diversified diet. It’s okay if they don’t want to drink formula milk! But if your child likes to drink it, that’s even better! After all, the safety of fresh milk needs to be considered!