Milk powder is an essential food for babies, even those who breastfeed cannot do without it. After weaning, they will continue to use milk powder for a period of time. But most breastfed babies rely mainly on complementary foods for nutrition after the age of two. Do babies still need to drink formula for two and a half weeks?
Whether a two-and-a-half-year-old baby needs to drink formula depends on the baby's condition. Because the teeth and digestive system of this month's baby are almost fully developed, it is also possible to rely on eating for nutrition. If the baby eats well, has a great body, and is not lacking in trace elements, then it is okay for the baby not to drink formula.
But if the baby's appetite is very poor, or if their digestive system is not good and they suffer from indigestion, resulting in a weak body and frequent illness. That baby's body must be lacking in trace elements, so it's best for the mother to let the baby continue drinking formula in this situation.
Some mothers may give their babies pure milk for convenience after they are two years old. However, pure milk is not suitable for two-year-old babies to drink because the nutrient molecules in pure milk are relatively large and not suitable for the gastrointestinal absorption of two-year-old babies. Moreover, pure milk contains a relatively high amount of lactose, while the amount of lactase in the baby's body that can digest and break down lactose is relatively low, which can cause diarrhea in the baby. Therefore, it is best for mothers to wait until their baby is three years old before switching to drinking pure milk.
