Can newborns drink milk powder?

I believe many people know that after a newborn is born, the main source of food is breast milk, because breast milk contains a lot of nutrients that can promote the physical development of the newborn. But there are some situations where the mother's breast milk is not enough, and at this time other methods need to be adopted, such as drinking milk powder. For the loved ones, coming too early or drinking milk powder will have some impact on their bodies, especially will it cause some other harm to their development?

If the baby is just born, it is recommended to feed the baby breast milk, which is beneficial to promote the mother's physical recovery and enhance the child's immunity. If breast milk is really not enough, then some milk powder can be supplemented to avoid affecting the child's growth and development. Mothers can drink more crucian carp soup, which is beneficial to milk production. They should also avoid spicy, greasy and cold foods to avoid affecting the children. What should you do if your baby becomes constipated after drinking milk powder? Here are five measures that can effectively deal with your baby’s constipation.

First, if the baby is constipated, parents should replenish the baby with water in a timely and reasonable manner. Especially babies who drink milk powder need more water. There are many things to pay attention to when babies drink water. Parents should replenish their babies with water once between two meals of milk powder. The amount of water the baby drinks should be the same as the amount of milk powder the baby drinks at one time.

Second, if the baby is constipated, parents should not give the baby too concentrated milk powder. Many parents believe that high-concentration milk powder is good for the baby's growth. In fact, babies should not drink milk powder that is too concentrated. The baby's intestines are very delicate, which will increase the baby's gastrointestinal burden and cause indigestion. If your baby is constipated, you should lower the concentration of milk powder.

Third, you can add baby food appropriately. When the baby is constipated, parents can let him eat some complementary food. For example, babies around four months old can drink some vegetable juice, fruit juice, etc., which can relieve the baby's constipation.

Fourth, let your baby develop the habit of regular bowel movements. Parents can start training their baby when he is 3 months old. They should hold the baby's buttocks after the baby drinks milk or let the baby sit on a multi-functional potty chair. Generally, the habit will be formed after one month of persistence.

Fifth, you can massage your baby’s belly. You can gently massage your baby's belly, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, speed up defecation, and prevent constipation.