With the improvement of economic level, many families have gained certain economic strength. When raising babies, they hope to provide better growth conditions and more necessary things for their babies. Previously, there were many parents who weaned their children early due to economic considerations, but now most mothers hope that their babies can drink milk for as long as possible. So, at what age is it best for babies to consume formula milk?
It is better for babies to consume formula milk until the age of three. If economic conditions permit, in fact, babies can continue to consume formula milk to supplement their nutrition until the age of six or seven. And three years old is a more suitable age for weaning. Before the age of three, babies' gastrointestinal function is not yet fully developed. If they are weaned early, they can only eat staple foods like adults, which puts a heavy burden on digestion and affects the absorption of nutrients. Therefore, it is recommended that babies eat milk powder at least until the age of three.
But after the baby reaches 6 months old, it is necessary to start adding complementary foods, otherwise formula alone cannot meet the baby's physical needs. After the baby turns one year old, they can eat formula milk three times a day, with 150ml to 180ml each time being more suitable. The total daily milk intake should be maintained at around 500 to 800ml, and the baby should also be fed a variety of complementary foods.
After the baby reaches the age of three, they can continue to be fed formula or weaned to drink fresh milk to supplement their nutrition. However, the nutritional components in fresh milk are different from those in formula milk, and babies may have poorer absorption. In this case, it is necessary to increase the intake of complementary foods and nutrients.
