In daily life, milk transfer may be difficult for some mothers and babies, but for others, it can be quite simple. As long as the mother uses the correct methods, she can achieve twice the result with half the effort, and the baby can also happily receive formula. So what are the methods for babies to switch to formula milk?
1. Choosing the right formula for babies: Currently, there are various types of formula on the market, but not all formulas are suitable for babies. Mothers need to carefully select babies based on their physical characteristics. For example, premature infants are suitable for premature infant formula, and allergic infants are suitable for anti allergic formula. Choosing the right formula for a mother is the most helpful for a baby.
2. Choosing a soft pacifier: A pacifier is one of the key items for successfully converting breast milk, as babies use it to suck milk powder. If it's too hard and uncomfortable, babies will definitely cry when they drink milk. It's easy to choke on milk when crying. Once a baby chokes on milk and feels uncomfortable, they will refuse to drink milk. This will lead to a series of chain reactions, resulting in the failure of milk transfer. Therefore, it is important to choose a soft and comfortable pacifier.
3. Finding the right time to switch milk: It's not possible to switch milk every day, but most of the time there's no problem with switching milk. However, mothers should be aware that when a baby is sick or has just been vaccinated, they should not switch to breastfeeding because once the baby experiences discomfort, their appetite will decrease, and conditions such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation will become more severe.
4. Learning from others' experiences: Every mother is a novice mother when giving birth to their first child, lacking experience in raising children. If there is a problem with milk transfer, it is easy to panic. If you don't want to be in this state, you should find one or two familiar friends in advance, understand the situation, and master the correct method of milk transfer. Sometimes, learning from others' experiences can reduce detours and make babies suffer less.
5. According to the correct method of milk transfer: there are two methods of milk transfer, one is the interval milk transfer method, and the other is the mixed milk transfer method. If the baby is still young and has already been breastfed, the intermittent milk transfer method can be used with a high success rate. Therefore, novice mothers may want to give it a try. The specific method is to insert one or two doses of formula during breastfeeding and gradually increase the frequency of feeding until the milk transfer is completed.
6. Follow the principle of gradual progress: do not rush to complete the milk transfer immediately. Take it slow, let the baby gradually adapt. Due to the incomplete gastrointestinal function of infants and their weak ability to digest and absorb proteins, it usually takes 1-2 weeks for the gastrointestinal tract to slowly accept them, in order to avoid indigestion, constipation, and diarrhea. If your baby is healthy, this may take less time, but mothers should not act too quickly and complete the milk transfer overnight.
