How in breastfeeding to translate babies to the mixture?
If the mother decided to transfer the baby to the mixture, it is necessary to act competently and gradually. The first thing you need to consult with a pediatrician and pick up the baby an optimal breast milk substitute. The best option for crumbs under the age of six months are mixtures that are as close to the composition as possible to the mother's milk and enriched with vitamins and minerals. In addition, it is necessary to choose substitutes that are appropriate for the child's age, since they differ in energy value.
As a rule, to take the baby to the mixture, it takes time. Since a sudden change in diet can lead to an extremely negative reaction from the small body.
So, for starters, mom can express breastmilk (not a full portion), and then supplement the crumb with a mixture (20-30 gr per feed).
Gradually the mixture can replace half the portion, then one feed. By this principle, for 5-7 days of the infant can be fully translated for artificial feeding.
Despite the fact that even the best quality mixture can not be compared with breast milk, artificial substitutes have their advantages:
- First, they are more nutritious and digested longer, so that the intervals between feedings should increase and the mother
there will be an opportunity to build a more precise schedule for the child; - secondly, the mixture is easy to prepare, it is enough to mix the water and powder cooled to 37 degrees - and the food for the baby is ready;
- thirdly, down with the diet - Mommy can afford to eat her favorite cake and this will not affect the health of the crumbs;
- Fourth, by feeding the crumb with a mixture, it is easy to calculate the necessary portion (based on age and body weight) and not to worry that the baby was left hungry.