Question 1

why is breast milk best for babies? some formulas have added dha & lutein..

Accepted Answer

See below: Breast milk has a lot more.  Immunoglobulin a, pro- and prebiotics protects infant from developing infection.  Iron in breast milk is easily absorbed.  Breast-fed infants are less likely die from sids (sudden infant death syndrome) as well.

Question 2

is formula as nutritious as breast milk?

Accepted Answer

No: Formula is a close second to breast milk. There are many nutrients in breast milk that can not be "copied" and each mom's breast milk is ideally suited for her baby. Approved infant formulas do contain all the known nutrients that a baby needs to grow and stay healthy and should be used for the first year when breast milk can not be used.

Question 3

is it ok to mix breast milk and formula?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can mix breast milk and formula at any time. This is helpful when trying to wean from breastfeeding before your baby is old enough to have whole milk. Do not use breast milk to mix in formula powder.

Question 4

how can i transition from breast milk to formula?

Accepted Answer

Some fast, some slow: Some children transition very easily from breast milk to formula. Others need a little "persuasion." once their used to drinking breast milk from a bottle or cup, replace a little of the breast milk with formula, slowly increasing the formula and decreasing the breast milk over days/weeks. Sort of "sneaking" the taste of it in on them. Usually works if you don't go too fast.

Question 5

how long does my baby need breast milk or formula?

Accepted Answer

Depends on variables: Breast milk is great comprehensive nutrition for babies for their first year of life. After the addition of supplements around 6 months, the protective value of immune factors begins to decline.By a year, the benefit compared to other sources  is near equal.After a year regular milk is ok.Those who breast feed for the first few weeks give baby a great boost, and it remains great nutrition past 1yr.

Question 6

what does breast milk contain different than formula?

Accepted Answer

See below: 1.  Immunoglobulin a which  is responsible for the breast-fed  infants to get less respiratory and gastrointestinal infection
2.  Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid...Enhancing neuronal development
3. Readily absorbable iron
4,  pro- and prebiotics.

Question 7

what number of ingredients in breast milk aren't found in formula?

Accepted Answer

See below: Immunoglobulin A, Pro- and prebiotics, and Lactoferrin are the ones of clinical importance, i.e., protection from different infections.

Question 8

what infant formula is closest to breast milk?

Accepted Answer

All try to be: If considering a formula, the primary difference in types is the source of protein, (cow milk vs soy bean) and type of sugar (lactose vs non-lactose). All are regulated a by the fda and required to have certain components. All claim to be similar to breast milk in their benefit to the kids. The major brands are supported by decades of continuing research. Find one baby likes and stick with it.

Question 9

is it a good idea to mix breast milk and formula?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is nothing wrong with mixing formula and breast-milk, especially if you do not have enough breast-milk in to feed your baby. Of course the best food for a baby is food from another human, i.e. Breast-milk, but the next best thing is soy or animal based (cow) substitutes.

Question 10

my breast milk drying up. baby not taking formula, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Increase milk: Try to increase your breast milk  production by increasing fluids and nipple stimulation by the baby sucking or a breast pump.

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