A child who drinks breast milk can always eat milk at the appropriate temperature, and it is also very convenient to go out without having to prepare food. But children who drink milk powder are different. Going out is like moving, there are many things to prepare, and after preparing the milk powder, there are also requirements for the remaining milk. Let's learn about the hazards of drinking reheated milk powder with the editor below.
The hazards of drinking reheated milk powder
Firstly, if there are frequent occurrences of leftover milk powder, it is recommended to buy a milk warmer because there are probiotics in the milk powder, and heating should not exceed 40 degrees. Only a dedicated milk warmer can heat it properly. If it is only one or two times, it can also be warmed with water.
Summer is relatively hot, and milk powder is prone to spoilage. It is acceptable to drink within the remaining half hour of the milk powder. If it exceeds half an hour, it cannot be eaten because bacteria begin to grow at this time, and babies may experience diarrhea if they eat it.
Winter is colder, and milk powder is less likely to spoil. The remaining milk powder after mixing can be heated for the baby to continue eating within 1 to 2 hours. After more than two hours, even if the milk powder has not spoiled, many nutrients have already been lost, and it is meaningless for the baby to drink it.
In spring and autumn, the remaining milk powder after mixing can be consumed by heating within one hour. Remember not to heat it up to more than 40 degrees.
Wrong method for reheating milk powder twice
1. Using unfinished milk to mix formula milk, the water in the bottle is mixed with a certain amount of formula milk. If the formula milk is mixed according to the instructions, the concentration of the formula milk will be relatively high. Excessive or insufficient milk can harm the baby's gastrointestinal and kidney health, causing symptoms such as indigestion and constipation.
2. Heating milk in a microwave oven is achieved through the collision of plastic molecules' positive and negative poles, which generates high heat. This may also cause the deterioration or loss of some nutrients in the milk powder, and can easily cause the milk to become too hot.
3. Boiling and heating, some mothers will use a pot to boil the unfinished milk powder, thinking that it can not only heat but also kill bacteria. From a nutritional perspective, the nutritional value of milk powder has been greatly reduced because boiling at too high a temperature can lead to the loss of vitamins and other nutrients in the milk powder.
The hazards of drinking reheated milk powder have been briefly explained above. In fact, many times children will have leftover milk, but it is important to be careful not to let it sit for more than two hours. When heating milk, do not boil it directly, as this is not good for the milk. Children who drink it will not have any nutrition and may even eat it and spoil their stomachs.
