Question 1

can i use evaporated milk in babies food?

Accepted Answer

Preferablynot: Preferably not.  Infant formulas are made to maximize babies nutritional needs.

Question 2

how to switch babies from formula to milk?

Accepted Answer

Milk: First, I would just try it. They might take to it, without a problem. If they reject that, then titrate. Start with 7oz formula and 1oz milk. After a few days, go to 6oz and 2oz, and so on. It's a good time to switch to a sippy, too. Also, don't forget to use whole milk (4%), from 1-2 yrs old.

Question 3

is pastirozed milk ok for babies around 3 years of age?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bovine milk is often introduced after weaning or 1 yr of age in the US.It isan easy dietary source of calcium.Many other cultures use goats milk or just cheeses to supply calcium needs.

Question 4

when do babies get off formula and when can they start milk?

Accepted Answer

Whole milk: Whole milk is recommended when a baby reaches one year of age.

Question 5

will babies experience growth stunts if they don't have enough milk?

Accepted Answer

Babies' growth: Yes, babies growth may be "stunted" if they do no not receive adequate milk, (breast or formula). At first only weight is affected, but depending on duration length and brain growth and development could be affected. If unsure about your baby have your doctor check weights weekly or monthly depending on age.

Question 6

can i start mixing regular milk with my babies formula already? he's 9 months

Accepted Answer

Some do, some don't: At 9 months, after you have introduced a collection of solid foods, some begin the transition to regular milk .The aap and many other groups recommend breast of formula alone until a year.I don't see any problem if the kid is growing well.

Question 7

does drinking cold milk have any disadvantages? can it be given to babies?

Accepted Answer

Not for babies&lt;1 yo: Cold milk is a safe beverage for most above 1 years old.Infants under 1 yo should ideally get human breast milk: cow milk infant formulas and other infant formulas are an okay substitute. Check in with your pediatrician if you have other nutrition questions.

Question 8

why can't we feed babies anything except milk until they are 6-months-old?

Accepted Answer

? can't ?: The best advise in the 40's to 60's included early infant solids to make up for deficiencies in home made bovine milk formula.(great for cows) This changed when moms went back to breast feeding and formulas were better designed for human use.No-one will jail you for early feeds, but it doesn't improve babies diet,sleep,or growth.Waiting until they sit is better for their developmental needs.

Question 9

why do babies like pacifiers even if they aren't getting any milk from them?

Accepted Answer

Oral gratification: The lips have one of the highest concentrations of sensation fibers of the body. This is thought to explain why babies enjoy sucking 24/7.The input from these fibers go to pleasure centers in the brain. This shows up in adults with nail biting, kissing, eating just to savor food, smoking & just about any pleasurable thing you can do with your lips. It also means babies suck when they are not hungry.

Question 10

which is the best formula milk brand for babies. i have a one year two months old son.?

Accepted Answer

Best formula: The best "formula" for babies is nothing than your own breast milk. I hope you breastfed your baby. Breast milk or formula is recommended for babies until a year old. Since your baby is now 14 months old, you can switch him to regular whole milk or evaporated milk.

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