Can a one-year-old baby eat yogurt?

Yogurt is an essential dairy product in most families. It is rich in nutrients and helps digestion, and is favored by most people. But can babies eat yogurt? Especially, can one-year-old babies eat yogurt? This question troubles many parents, so let me briefly introduce to you some relevant knowledge about whether one-year-old babies can eat yogurt.

One-year-old babies can drink yogurt and fresh milk, but when choosing yogurt, you should pay attention to choosing those produced by regular manufacturers with guaranteed quality. The protein molecules in fresh milk are large and not conducive to digestion and absorption. Babies under three years old should be fed with formula milk. Fresh milk and yogurt can be consumed in small amounts. Yogurt mostly refers to sour milk, which is made from fresh milk and fermented with active lactic acid bacteria. It not only retains all the advantages of milk, but also during the fermentation process, the lactose and protein in the milk are broken down into small molecules (such as galactose), which are easier to digest and absorb. The fat content is also twice that of milk. For babies who are prone to diarrhea after drinking milk, drinking yogurt will not easily cause bloating, gas or diarrhea. Because active lactic acid bacteria are added to yogurt, the beneficial bacteria in the intestines proliferate, inhibiting the reproduction and action of putrefactive bacteria, thereby promoting the secretion of digestive enzymes and intestinal peristalsis, reducing the occurrence of diarrhea and constipation.

Yogurt contains a large amount of trace elements such as calcium and phosphorus. One-year-old babies drinking a small amount of yogurt can promote the absorption of trace elements. However, babies should not be allowed to drink too much yogurt. If they drink too much, it will be counterproductive and cause damage to the baby's body. It is still necessary to use formula milk as the staple food and add yogurt in moderation. Here is a warm reminder to all parents: Be cautious when choosing yogurt.