Generally, after birth, babies need to be fed breast milk and formula. This is a stage that needs to be replaced after a period of time. Depending on the baby's nutritional needs and habits, formula can be used to replace breast milk at appropriate times, and finally, complementary foods can be used. Below is an introduction to the knowledge of time segmentation for babies to eat formula.
1、 Baby's milk powder feeding time segmentation
1. Infants and young children are generally divided into four stages: Stage 1 from 0 to 6 months, Stage 2 from 6 to 12 months, Stage 3 from 1 to 3 years old, and Stage 4 from 3 to 6 years old. Some are also divided according to criteria such as 0-12 months for the first stage, 6-24 months for the second stage, and 1-3 years for the third stage. Some brands of milk powder also have a stage of 0-3 months. Different products have slight differences, but the commonly used division of segment numbers is the first one.
2. The number of segments in milk powder is adjusted according to the nutritional content of different months of age. The proportion of trace elements in milk powder with different segments varies, and they are designed and added according to the growth needs of babies at different stages. Generally speaking, the lower the number of segments, the higher the nutritional content, the higher the fat content, and the easier it is to absorb the ingredients. Generally speaking, the lower the number of segments, the higher the nutritional content, the higher the fat content, and the easier it is to digest and absorb. So the price is relatively higher.
3. Although the lower the number of segments, the higher the nutritional value of the formula, the different nutritional components that babies need as they grow up, so it is still necessary to change the number of segments of formula according to time. Generally speaking, newborns who consume first stage formula at 6 months old need to switch to second stage formula starting from 6 months old.
4. Because the baby's digestive system is not yet fully developed, their ability to adapt to the digestive system is relatively weak. Therefore, when changing formula, do not switch it all at once, but mix it in stages. First, mix half a spoonful of second grade milk powder into one section, then gradually add one spoonful or two spoonfuls until the second grade is completely replaced. During this process, pay attention to observing the baby's adaptation. If there are serious discomfort symptoms such as vomiting milk or abnormal bowel movements, they should be stopped immediately.
5. Different levels of milk powder can be consumed later, but not earlier. For example, if a segment of milk powder is suitable for 6 months, it can be consumed for 8 or 9 months, because the lower the segment, the easier it is to absorb and digest, especially for those with weak gastrointestinal absorption, they can eat an additional segment. On the contrary, if a baby in the first stage eats formula from the second stage, they may experience indigestion and inadequate nutrition.
The above is about the segmentation of infant formula for different age groups of babies, which is quite detailed. Depending on the nutrition and habits of the baby, it should be changed every six months at the beginning, and the baby's diet after 6 months should be supplemented with complementary foods. It cannot be too single, but it cannot be excessive, because the digestive system is still incomplete.
