The birth of a newborn brings a lot of joy to families, and many parents wish they could give all their good things to their babies. But some mothers find that they don't have enough breast milk, which can affect their baby's physical development. For this reason, they can only choose mixed feeding to ensure the baby's physical health. So, how to properly mix and feed newborns?
Blended feeding refers to alternating between formula milk and breast milk to ensure that the baby is well fed, drunk, and in good spirits. To achieve reasonable mixed feeding, mothers can breastfeed for 5-10 minutes first, and then use artificial formula to make up for the shortfall. Mothers can also adopt another feeding method, which is to first squeeze out a certain amount of breast milk, and then use formula to adjust the remaining amount to ensure that the baby is fully fed.
When conducting mixed feeding, mothers need to clean their breasts and nipples, as well as clean and disinfect their milk utensils. And when mixing milk, the mother should wash her hands thoroughly to ensure that the milk is clean and free of bacteria. Mothers also need to pay attention to the temperature of the milk. Generally, they drop the milk on the back of their hands. If they don't feel the dripping milk hot, they can give it to their baby for consumption.
It is best for mothers to choose milk powder that is close to the taste of breast milk, and to pay attention to the nutritional content of the milk powder to ensure that the baby's body is well nourished. Mom should not easily change the formula to avoid causing the baby to lose appetite, which is not conducive to their physical health. If the mother has sufficient breast milk, breastfeeding should still be the main method, and formula feeding should be considered.
