Infant formula feeding for newborns

Release time : 03/16/2025 09:30:01

For babies, the initial nutrition for growth and development comes from breast milk or milk powder, but during feeding, various small problems will always arise, which I believe makes all mothers feel very troubled.

How to reduce mistakes in feeding newborn milk powder as much as possible and how to make babies eat happily and healthily is a top priority for mothers.

Newborn milk powder feeding For babies, the initial nutrition for growth and development comes from breast milk or milk powder. However, during feeding, there will always be various small problems of one kind or another, which I believe makes all mothers feel very troubled.

How to reduce mistakes in feeding newborn milk powder as much as possible and how to make babies eat happily and healthily is a top priority for mothers.

Tips for baby milk powder feeding: 1. Breastfeeding is preferred. Mixed feeding is only preferred when breast milk is insufficient, and formula feeding is preferred when breast milk is not available at all or cannot be breastfed.

Baby milk powder feeding common sense: 1. In the first three days after delivery, if the mother does not have breast milk temporarily or does not have enough milk to meet the needs of her baby, she can only feed the formula with a small cup or spoon after sucking breast milk. The digestive function of the newborn baby is so weak that it can not digest whole milk. It is usually fed with 1max 3 milk (twice as much water) for the first 3 days, and 1max 2 milk (twice as much water) for the next 4 days. two。 The stomach capacity of the newborn baby is also small, with a maximum of 30-60 ml per meal in the first week; it is fed about every 2 hours or so, 10-12 times a day and night (the first 3 months are fed on demand, the amount, interval and frequency of drinking milk depend on the needs of the baby). Frequent breastfeeding is a good way to increase breast milk, once the amount of breast milk is enough, it can be changed to exclusive breastfeeding. 3. In judging whether there is a shortage of breast milk, it is best to consult a child care doctor. 4. 5. Simulated nipple and mother's nipple, texture and smell are completely different, mixed-fed baby is more likely to have nipple confusion. So if you are temporarily adding formula, you can feed it with a small milk cup or spoon. 6. Baby gastrointestinal function is not perfect, frequent change of milk powder, easy to cause digestive tract discomfort. The method of transferring milk to a baby can be mixed with two kinds of milk powder, and the proportion of old milk powder can be gradually reduced in each meal, which can be completed within 3 to 7 days. 7. Baby conversion (including from breastfeeding to mixed feeding, from one brand to another brand of milk powder, to different stages of the same brand milk powder) should be carried out when the baby is in good health, without diarrhea, fever, cold, etc., it is best not to transfer milk during vaccination. 8. When the baby has diarrhea, the milk powder can be diluted appropriately in a short period of time (such as half dilution according to the situation), and the general breast milk can continue; in severe diarrhea, the doctor will recommend suspending breast milk and formula and changing it to diarrhea milk powder; after recovery from the illness, you can still restore the previous breast milk and formula. 9. Hope to reduce the baby's milk overflow by increasing the consistency of the milk, so adding rice noodles or brewing with rice soup in the formula milk powder will destroy the fat-soluble vitamin An in the milk powder, not only can not double the nutrition of the two, but also increase the rice soup rice noodles, naturally reduce the intake of milk powder, but will affect the growth and development of the baby. 10. Mixed-fed and artificial-fed babies need to be fed with boiled water between two times of milk powder. The simple method of estimation is that the ratio of formula to water per day is about 10015.

Feeding newborns with infant formula, accurately grasping and accurately determining the quantity of infant formula fed to newborns is indeed a challenging task.

Don't worry, with a little guidance, every mother can feed her baby the appropriate formula! 1. In the first few days after birth, the amount of milk should be calculated based on the baby's weight in kilograms, and it should be given at 100-200 milliliters per day. Since milk is not easily digestible, it needs to be diluted, with the proportions being 4:1, 3:1, 3:2, 2:1, or 1:1, and an additional 5% - 8% of sugar. It should be fed every 3-3.5 hours, and there should be seven to eight feedings per day.

If the baby's weight is 3 kilograms, then it requires 300 (360) milliliters of milk. After adding water, we can calculate the total amount used per meal by dividing by the number of meals.

For example, when mixing two parts of milk with one part of water, the total volume is 300 (360) milliliters of milk plus 150 (160) milliliters of water. The total volume is between 450 and 480 milliliters. This should be divided into 7 to 8 servings, each containing 60 to 70 milliliters.

5% milk in the milk is added, and 5% increase in five or six months.

2. Infants from 15 days to one month can eat pure milk if their digestion is normal, which is nearly 100-150 ml per kilogram of body weight, and about 60-100 ml per meal.

3. After the baby is one month old, the amount of milk will gradually increase according to the weight in the second month. It will be fed 6-7 times a day at an interval of 3.5-4 hours each time, and about 80-120 ml per meal.

You can eat up to 150 ml.

Babies are two to three months old and are fed 5-6 times a day, every four hours, with 150-200 ml of milk each time.

5. Infants are three to six months old and are fed 5 times a day, every four hours. The amount of feeding per meal is: 150-200 ml for 3-5 months; 200-250 ml for 5-6 months. The total amount of milk fed should be grasped, which should not exceed 1000 ml per day, and the amount of milk per meal should not exceed 250 ml.

At the beginning of four months, supplementary food was fed before nursing.

6. For infants aged 6 to 9 months, feed milk every four hours, with each feeding amounting to 200-250 ml. From four meals per day, reduce to three meals and gradually introduce supplementary foods, starting from replacing half a meal to one meal.

The amount of sugar gradually decreases.

7. For infants aged nine to twelve months, they will be reduced from eating three meals of milk to two meals of milk every day, 250ml each time. They will still eat every four hours and eat complementary foods for all other meals.

Water must be fed between every two milk meals. The feeding time of newborn milk powder and neonatal feeding time are very important.

Grasp the milk powder feeding time of newborns, and the interval between each feeding time should not be too long or too short.

General hospitals also recommend feeding every two hours.

Strictly speaking, if the baby is not feeling well, crying is a sign of hunger.

Depending on the baby's response, feeding is important.

Milk powder can easily cause irritability, leading to constipation in babies. It is recommended that between two feedings of milk powder, the baby should drink warm water at a rate equal to one-third of the amount of milk powder.

The newborn period calls for breastfeeding as needed.

Newborns are best not to be fed regularly and can be fed anytime, anywhere.

When a child cries hungry, breastfeed is given.

Newborns should be awakened for feeding if they sleep more than 3 hours.

The more pregnant women eat milk, the more they eat, the sleep time will gradually lengthen after the child is full, and a pattern will naturally form.

Breastfeeding on demand, regardless of the number of times. This regular sucking can stimulate the secretion of prolactin in the mother's body, making milk secreted faster and more.

In addition, on-demand breastfeeding can also prevent the mother's breast bloating and make the child's height and weight gain significantly better than that of children who breastfeed regularly.

Regular quantification will be required after 2 months.

Specifically, if breast milk was fed the previous meal, feed at 3 hours; formula milk at 4 hours, and mixed feeding at 3.5 hours.

Newborn Formula Feeding Precautions: It is crucial to pay close attention to the feeding of newborn formula, with every detail requiring precise handling. The following are some general precautions for mothers: 1. * Temperature Issues**: Ensure that the temperature of the formula is appropriate. It is usually recommended to measure between 40-50 degrees Celsius. Overheated or cold milk can affect the health of the baby. 2. * Bottle Choice**: Choose a bottle suitable for newborns, preferably one with a wide caliber and easy to clean glass or plastic. Avoid using materials containing BPA (Bisphenol A), as this substance may be harmful to infants. 3. * Pacifier Choice**: Select the right size and shape of the pacifier. Newborns need larger pacifiers to accommodate their swallowing ability, but also ensure the pacifier is not too large to prevent choking. 4. * Feeding Frequency**: Newborns typically need to feed 8-12 times a day, with the frequency adjusted based on the baby's weight and needs. 5. * Feeding Posture**: Ensure the baby is in a comfortable position, with their head slightly elevated to allow milk to flow smoothly into their mouth. 6. * Observation and Response**: Pay attention to the baby's reactions; if the baby seems uncomfortable or exhibits abnormal behavior, stop feeding immediately and consult a doctor. 7. * Storage Conditions**: Formula should be stored in a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, use within one month. 8. * Allergic Reactions**: If the baby exhibits rashes, difficulty breathing, or other allergic reactions, seek medical attention immediately. 9. * Nutritional Balance**: Although formula is the primary source of nutrition, it is also important to ensure the intake of other foods to provide comprehensive nutrition for the baby. 10. * Regular Checkups**: Regularly take your baby to the hospital for health checkups to ensure healthy growth. These are just some basic precautions; each baby's situation may vary. If you have any questions or concerns, it is advisable to consult a pediatrician or a professional breastfeeding advisor promptly.

1. When making formula, do not add the powder first and then the water.

The correct method is as follows: First, add water and adjust the temperature to 40-60℃.

For overheating, pour cold water; for cooling off, add hot water.

Do not boil the milk powder; boiling water will destroy the nutrients in it.

(2) Pour the measured amount of warm water into the bottle, and then adjust the quantity according to the baby's requirement and the scale on the bottle.

Then add an appropriate amount of formula.

Both overly concentrated and too diluted formulas do not meet the infant's needs. Adding formula more gradually allows for better control of the amount, ensuring accurate measurement of the concentration.

This way of preparing it makes it easier to control the water temperature and amount.

If the milk powder is added first, and the water temperature is not suitable, or the amount of water is not controlled, it may waste time and milk powder.

2. Do not reboil the prepared formula again, even if it has been heated.

If the formula milk is boiled again after being prepared, it will cause the structure of proteins and vitamins to change, and lose its original nutritional value.

If your baby is drinking milk like this, the nutrition will be greatly reduced.

3. Never increase the concentration of milk powder and add additives yourself.

Because the capillaries of infants and young children are very tender and weak, if the concentration of milk powder is too high, it may easily cause the capillaries in the child's brain to rupture, leading to bleeding. If the baby is often given strong milk powder, too much bleeding will affect the baby's intellectual development and increase his The burden on the intestines leads to digestive disorders, causing constipation or diarrhea, and in severe cases, necrotizing enterocolitis may occur.

Some mothers use broth to make milk powder for their babies, believing that this has the nutrition of both milk powder and broth, but their babies drink such milk powder for a long time.

It is harmful to blood and kidneys, and can easily cause indigestion.

4. Never change the milk powder directly for your baby.

Many babies will face the problem of changing milk for some reason while eating milk powder. Changing milk powder for your baby must be gradually transitioned. Changing milk powder generally takes 1-2 weeks.

The baby's gastrointestinal function is not fully developed, and frequent milk powder changes may easily cause digestive tract discomfort.

The method of transferring milk to your baby is to mix two kinds of milk powder, gradually reduce the proportion of old milk powder per meal, and the transfer can be completed within 3-7 days.

The whole process can take 1-2 weeks to allow the baby to adapt.

5. Do not feed too much formula to newborns.

In the first 3 days after delivery, there is only a small amount of colostrum. If the mother does not have breast milk for the time being or the amount is really too small to meet the baby's needs, she can only suck breast milk and then feed the formula milk powder with a small milk cup or spoon.

Newborn babies have very weak digestive function and cannot digest whole milk. They are usually fed 1/3 of the milk (adding 2 times more water) for the first 3 days, and 1/2 of the milk (adding 1 times more water) for the next 4 days.

Newborn babies have a small stomach capacity. In the first week, they can drink up to 30-60 ml per meal.

Feed it every about 2 hours, 10-12 times a day and night. Feed on demand for the first three months. The amount, interval and frequency of milk drinking will depend on the baby's individual needs.

Frequent breastfeeding is a good way to increase the amount of milk. Once the amount of breast milk is sufficient, you can completely switch to exclusive breastfeeding.

6. Don't forget to feed water to your baby.

Babies who are mixed-fed and artificially fed need to be fed with plain water once between the two milk powder feeds. A simple estimate is that the ratio of formula to water per day is approximately 100:15.

The medical content discussed in this text is for reference only.

If you feel unwell, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately, and the medical diagnosis and treatment will be subject to offline diagnosis.