Choosing milk that suits your child is not simple. One type of milk can help babies gain weight, sleep well, but it also makes other babies have poor digestion and fuss. Parents often think that the child is sick, is changing taste... but sometimes that is the baby's body "saying no" to the current milk.
Below are 11 common signs that your baby may need to change milk immediately to develop healthier.
11 signs to change milk immediately for your baby:
1.Baby gains weight slowly despite eating normally.
2.Baby has loose stools or prolonged diarrhea after drinking milk.
3.Baby has constipation for many days, making the baby uncomfortable.
4.Baby's stomach is often full and swollen.
5.Baby vomits after drinking milk too many times.
6.Baby is fussy and irritable every time it's time to drink milk.
7.Baby has rash and itching after drinking milk.
8.Baby does not sleep deeply or often wakes up in the middle of the night.
9.Baby is anorexic and refuses to drink milk as before.
10.Baby has abdominal pain or groans after drinking milk.
11.Baby has signs of allergies such as sneezing, watery eyes or a mild cough after drinking.
Why does a baby need to change milk?
Not every type of milk is suitable for every baby. Some babies easily digest lactose, some do not. Some babies need high energy to gain weight, and some babies are sensitive to cow's milk protein. When milk is not suitable, the baby's body will react by expressing the above signs for parents to recognize.
Parents need to remember that milk is only a source of nutritional supplementation. If the child has prolonged abnormal signs, changing milk at the right time will help the child develop more stably.
Notes when changing milk for children
When deciding to change milk, do it step by step instead of changing it all immediately. Parents can mix new milk with old milk in an increasingly high ratio for 3–5 days for the baby to get used to.
In addition, you should choose milk that is suitable for your age, physical condition and according to the instructions of a nutritionist or pediatrician if necessary.
Don't be subjective if your child has one of the above signs. Changing milk in time can help your child eat well, digest well, sleep deeply and develop healthier every day.
