"Milk transfer" is a buffer transition process for babies from eating old milk powder to new milk powder, which is to allow the baby to slowly adapt to the new milk powder and avoid discomfort symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, and allergies. Milk transfer is a technical job, but it is not fast enough.
There are generally three types of milk transfers:
Because the baby's digestive system is not yet perfect, it needs a process, otherwise it is easy to appear uncomfortable symptoms.
1. Convert breast milk to milk powder
Breastfed babies, as the baby grows up, the mother does not have enough milk or needs to go to work, you need to add formula.
Change brand
We all know that even if a milk powder is good, not all babies are suitable, the best one is the best, and it is necessary to transfer milk between different brands.
3. Change stage
Baby in the process of growth and development, the need for nutrition will also change, in order to meet the baby's nutritional needs of all ages, milk powder will be configured according to the baby's age group, different age groups of babies choose the best milk powder of the corresponding age group.
Common segments of infant milk powder are 1 stage (0-6 months), 2 stages (6-12 months) and 3 stages (1-3 years old).
1 stage of milk powder is not the pursuit of a certain nutrient content, but the pursuit of nutrient composition and composition ratio is scientific enough, so that the baby eats healthy. Stage 1 milk powder will also change the composition of some nutrients that are not conducive to the digestion and absorption of small babies at this stage, making it more suitable for the digestion and absorption of small babies.
2-stage formula is suitable for babies from 6 months to 1 year old. Babies over 6 months old have accelerated growth and development, and the demand for protein and energy has increased, so the protein and energy content of 2 stage formula milk powder has increased. In order to prevent your baby from becoming obese, the fat content of the 2-stage formula will be reduced.
In addition, the baby's brain cell development from this period is accelerated, at this time should promote the child's brain intelligence and vision development, so the 2-stage milk powder will increase the nutrients that can supplement the development of these two aspects.
3-stage milk powder is suitable for babies over 1 year old, 3-stage milk powder further adjusts the proportion of essential fatty acids, linoleic acid, protein and other nutrients, and adds taurine, calcium, iron and other minerals and vitamins to ensure that the baby gets sufficient and balanced nutrition. Babies of this age can already eat many kinds of food and get rich nutrients from them. Formula is no longer your baby's only or primary source of nutrients.
How to give the treasure milk scientifically?
Milk transfer should pay attention to the principle of gradual, eating less and eating more meals, eating formula milk every once in breast milk, slowly adjusting, transitioning from mixing to formula milk powder, and in the healthy state of the baby. Do not transfer milk too frequently, so as not to increase the gastrointestinal burden on your baby.
Be sure to pay attention to whether the baby has symptoms of maladaptation, such as diarrhea, spitting up and flatulence in the process, should be suspended.
Milk transfers should be avoided during illnesses such as colds and fevers, a week before and after vaccinations, when new ingredients are added to complementary foods, or when your baby's living environment or caregiver changes.
Little nagging
Regarding breastfeeding, mothers don't have to be too persistent, as long as you are healthy and your baby is healthy.