Some babies may not be able to breastfeed directly after birth due to their mother's physical reasons, so they can only find ways to accept artificial feeding. But due to the fact that babies are just born and their bodies are relatively fragile, artificial feeding has become a source of distress for family members. So, how can we purely artificially feed babies?
1. Firstly, one should choose a good substitute for dairy products
When Baobao first starts drinking milk, it is best for parents to choose formula milk with relatively low protein content, just in case some babies are allergic to protein. There are many choices in supermarkets, and parents need to carefully identify and select them. If feeding fresh milk to babies, it must be boiled, disinfected, and diluted before consumption.
2. The amount of milk a baby eats can be calculated based on their weight
The amount of milk that a baby's body needs every day should be 100 milliliters of milk per kilogram. For example, if the baby weighs 8 kilograms, they should drink 800 milliliters of milk per day, about 4 bottles of milk.
3. The concentration of milk powder should be adjusted appropriately
In general, the formula box will indicate the required ratio of formula and water, and parents can follow the instructions above to prepare it. It should not be too thin, as it can lead to malnutrition in the baby. It should not be too concentrated, as it can cause indigestion in babies.
4. Pay attention to the disinfection of baby milk utensils
The biggest disadvantage of artificial feeding is the use of dairy products. If disinfection is not strict, it may cause diarrhea or stomach discomfort in babies. So the baby's bottle must be disinfected every day, including the nipple, and finally steamed at high temperature for about ten minutes before use.
