Table of Contents

• How much formula does a baby need to gain weight?
• Should I give my baby formula every few hours?
• How do I know if the amount of formula is enough to gain weight?
• How to choose the best formula for weight gain?
  • Based on formula coli....based on goat's milk
  • 3....highly hydrolyzed milk powder
  • 4....soya-based milk powder
  • 5....specialized milk powders
• Some important points about using milk powder to increase children's weight
• Words Final
• Frequently Asked Questions

The amount of baby formula depends on his age:

• In the first week after birth, the baby eats a maximum of 30 to 60 ml of powdered milk at each feeding.
• The amount of powdered milk consumed by a child increases with his growth and reaches 120 to 150 ml per feeding at around 2 months of age.
• At four months, depending on the number of feedings, the baby receives 120 to 180 ml of milk each time.
• At 6 months, the amount of milk the baby receives reaches 180 to 230 ml.

How many hours should I give my baby formula?

Babies should be fed whenever they seem hungry... this is called demand feeding... In the first few days after birth, most healthy babies should be fed every 2-3 hours.... As the child grows older and the volume of the stomach increases, the frequency of feeding decreases and reaches once every three to four hours.

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How do I know that consuming powdered milk is enough to gain weight?

Your baby's weight gain and the number of wet and dirty diapers will tell you whether your baby is getting enough formula or not. The following guide will help you check these things:

• From a few days after birth, the baby should wet about 6 diapers with clear, pale urine every day.
• In the first one or two days after birth, the baby excretes a dark colored and sticky substance called meconium.... Then in the first week pale yellow or yellowish brown stools begin.... The child must have a bowel movement at least once a day.

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• The child is weighed both at birth and in the first week.. After that, the weight of a healthy baby should be measured at the eighth, twelfth, sixteenth weeks and then at one year old..

In addition, some signs show that the baby is probably hungry and needs more formula. These signs include:

• restlessness
• Turning the head and opening the mouth
• Removal of language
• Fist or finger sucking
• Putting a hand, finger or fist on the mouth

You should give formula before your baby is fussy or crying because crying is a late sign of hunger... However, remember that crying is not always because of hunger... Sometimes babies just need a diaper change or a hug... In some cases, a crying baby is a sign of illness, tiredness, or an inappropriate temperature.

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How to choose the best milk powder for weight gain?

The milk powder should be chosen based on the health condition of the child.... Currently, there are various types of milk powder available in the market, the most common of which are the following:

1.... Milk powder based on cow's milk

Most of the milk powders sold in the market are based on cow's milk... However, the cow's milk used in the formulation of these products is drastically changed to be safe and nutritious for babies... For example, the protein is made more digestible by different methods... Also, some lactose (milk sugar) is added to the formula to make it more similar to vegetable formula... Oils or other fats are replaced so that the baby can digest the formula more easily and gain a better weight.

2.... milk powder based on goat's milk

In the past, it was not allowed to use goat milk to prepare milk powder, but now several companies produce this type of milk powder. The purpose of producing milk powder based on goat milk is to support the natural growth and development of babies.

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Some people believe that goat's milk powder can deal with digestive problems or allergic reactions better than cow's milk or soy protein powders, but this is not certain.... because most babies who are allergic to cow's milk powder also react to milk from other mammals, such as goat's milk...

3... highly hydrolyzed milk powder

This type of formula, also called predigested formula, is suitable for children who are allergic to cow's milk... because hydrolyzed formula is usually much more expensive than regular formula and should be chosen more carefully.

4... soy-based milk powder

This type of powdered milk contains soy protein and carbohydrates (glucose or sucrose) and is different from regular powdered milk... The use of soy-based powdered milk is recommended for babies who cannot digest lactose.... Lactose is the main carbohydrate in cow's milk.

5.... Specialized milk powders

Sometimes choosing the best milk powder for weight gain is very complicated, because some children have certain disorders or diseases.... If your child was born prematurely or has a special disease, prepare the milk powder exactly according to the pediatrician's instructions and give it to him.... Remember that the amount and frequency of consumption and even the preparation method of specialized milk powders may be different from regular milk powders..

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Some important points about using powdered milk to weigh children

Choosing dry milk or preparing dry milk in the wrong way is one of the most common reasons why the baby does not gain enough weight... so it is necessary for all parents to know the following points:

• Using homemade formula for baby feeding is not recommended. Homemade recipes may look healthy, but they cannot provide all the nutrients a baby needs.
• It is necessary to prepare powdered milk according to the manufacturer's instructions.Usually, this instruction is included on the product can.

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• Measuring the amount of powder and water should be done carefully. Using too much water makes the child not get enough energy and nutrients.. while lack of water may lead to digestive problems or put the child at risk of dehydration.
• To measure milk powder, you should use the measure inside the can. Homemade spoons are not accurate and may mislead you when measuring.
• Consultation with a pediatrician is very important... If you think your child's lack of weight gain is related to underlying problems such as allergies, swallowing disorders, vomiting or persistent diarrhea, you should see a pediatrician.... In this situation, the doctor may change the formula or suggest other strategies for weight gain.

If the pediatrician considers the child's weight gain appropriate, trust him and do not arbitrarily change the type of formula or the amount of it consumed... Unnecessary efforts to increase the child's weight can be harmful and increase the possibility of unhealthy eating behaviors and obesity in the future.

Endword

Babies who drink enough formula usually urinate and defecate regularly and gain weight well.. The pediatrician will regularly check the child's growth chart and answer your questions about your child's development... If you are worried about your baby's feeding and weight gain, talk to a pediatrician online... It is very important to consult a doctor for premature babies.

For consultation with the best pediatricians, you can visit the site GCORP LLC... At GCORP LLC, it is possible to schedule a face-to-face appointment and online consultation with a pediatrician.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: , nhs, kidshealth, healthychildren