As children grow up, their demand for nutrition also increases day by day. Many people believe that breast milk cannot meet the nutritional needs of young children and choose to replace it with formula milk. So is the nutrition of breast milk really insufficient to meet the needs of newborns? Is breast milk really not as nutritious as formula milk? The fact is not so. So, is breast milk still nutritious?
Is breast milk nutritious
1. Breast milk is the most natural, optimal, suitable, and safe food for infants within the first few months of birth. It is incomparable to any milk powder.
2. Especially the milk secreted by the mother 4-5 days after delivery - colostrum - is very important for the growth, development, and anti infection ability of newborns.
3. Breast milk contains five major nutrients: fat, protein, immune substances, lactose, vitamins, and minerals. According to research, exclusive breastfeeding can fully meet all the nutritional needs of infants within 6 months. After 6 months, it is necessary to add complementary foods, which means that pure dairy feeding cannot meet their needs. But this does not mean that breast milk will lose its nutrition after 6 months.
How long is the best time for breastfeeding
1. Many research results and detailed data indicate that babies over 1 year old can still obtain rich protein, fat, various vitamins, and trace elements from breast milk to meet their growth needs.
2. For example, 448 milliliters of breast milk can meet most of the needs of 1-2 year old babies for vitamins A, B12, and C, while the rest can be obtained through complementary foods. The World Health Organization and the United Nations Foundation recommend breastfeeding until the age of 2 and above
Breast milk is the first food for babies after birth and is crucial for their growth and development. As young children grow up, adding complementary foods while breastfeeding can better meet their growth needs. So don't worry about whether breast milk is still nutritious after your child turns one year old, and whether formula should be used instead. Please rest assured to breastfeed your child.
