Every mother knows that there is nothing more useful than breast milk for feeding a baby. But what if the milk suddenly disappears or is not enough? The answer is obvious: feed the baby with formula after completely emptying the mother's mammary glands, or completely switch to artificial feeding. In this case, pediatricians advise you to choose a suitable infant formula.
Instructions
Step 1
Be aware that all infant formula is divided into liquid, dry, fresh and fermented milk, adapted and unadapted. Various vitamins and minerals are usually added to the mixture, so they even have a healing effect on babies.
Step 2
Do not forget that the choice of a formula for feeding a baby must necessarily be based on the recommendations of a pediatrician. The fact is that the choice of the mixture is largely determined by such factors as the condition of the child (for example, the presence of allergies, full-term baby and others).
Step 3
Do not expect your little one to immediately start eating the formula of your choice. If he is reluctant to eat it or refuses to eat at all, then it is worth trying another mixture. But keep in mind that switching from one formula to another can cause upset stomach, vomiting, anxiety and deterioration in your child's health.
Step 4
Choose the milk formula for your baby in strict accordance with age, because at 3 months, the baby needs some microelements and vitamins, and at 8 months - also additional to the previous ones, since the baby is in a state of constant growth and development.
Step 5
Consider the expiration date of the food mix when buying. In addition, study what the manufacturer put on the label: the composition of the product and recommendations for preparation. All this information will help you understand how high-quality the product is in front of you.
Step 6
Buy a mixture that is not only rich in minerals and vitamins, but also has additional actions, for example, contains beneficial bacteria and strengthens the child's immunity.
Step 7
Consider the presence of any diseases in the child when choosing a formula for nutrition. So for anemia, choose a mixture with a high iron content. And if your baby has digestive problems, then fermented milk mixture will help him cope with this.
Step 8
Keep in mind that if you are breastfeeding and supplementing with formula, then, most likely, the baby will soon not want to breastfeed, since it is easier for the baby to suck from a bottle with a nipple - less effort is required. A nipple with a small opening will help to avoid this situation.
