The correct way to change baby milk powder

Babies are fed with breast milk after they are born, and when they grow to a certain size, they will gradually switch from breast milk to formula. The process from breast milk to formula milk must be gradual, because the baby's stomach is very delicate, and it will not be able to tolerate the sudden switch to formula milk, which may affect the baby's stomach. Some babies need to switch to another type of milk powder after consuming one type of milk powder. This process requires more attention, otherwise it will cause the baby to become uncomfortable. Next, I will introduce to you the correct way to change your baby’s milk powder.

How to change milk powder for baby correctly?

The main situations in which a baby's milk powder is changed include switching from breastfeeding to milk powder feeding, and changing to milk powder of different brands or stages. Many mothers do not understand the correct way to change milk powder at this time. This article will explain it to you. The reason why we should pay attention to the correct method of changing baby's milk powder is because the baby's digestive system is not fully developed. During the period of changing baby's milk powder, the baby will have more or less diarrhea, loss of appetite, vomiting, constipation, crying, allergies and other discomfort symptoms. As long as the method is proper, these situations can actually be avoided.

How to change your baby's milk powder from breastfeeding to formula feeding. Infant formula milk powder is mostly based on cow's milk. Although there are some differences, they are all designed with breast milk as the concept. However, breast milk-like infant formula milk powder still does not contain enzymes that can help babies digest. Therefore, when switching from breast milk to infant formula milk powder, start with one teaspoon of infant formula milk powder (i.e. 30cc) each time for testing. If there are no adverse reactions, you can gradually increase the amount by one teaspoon at a time to the full amount. Therefore, babies can consume breast milk and infant formula milk powder alternately without any adverse reactions.

How to change milk powder for your baby correctly?

In the early stages of changing your baby's milk powder, you must mix the two milk powders. Whether it is changing from one brand to another, or from one stage to another (even if the brand is the same), this process is called milk switching and is essential. Changing milk powder can be done like this: first add 1/3 of new milk powder to the old milk powder. After eating this for two or three days without any discomfort, then eat 1/2 of the old and 1/2 of the new milk powder each for two or three days. Then eat 1/3 of the old and 2/3 of the new for two or three days. Finally, transition to completely replacing the old milk powder with the new milk powder. With such a gradual milk-changing process, babies are generally more likely to accept new milk varieties and are less likely to have stomach upset. If your baby has diarrhea, you can give him some Biostime Children's Probiotic Granules to improve intestinal function and enhance the baby's own gastrointestinal function.

The correct way to change your baby's milk powder has been told to you. Here I still want to remind you that if it is not necessary, it is best not to change your baby's milk powder privately, because the process is very troublesome. However, if you have to change it under unavoidable circumstances, it is best to read the article carefully and follow the correct methods as suggested to be responsible for your baby's health.