How to mix feeding has become a popular feeding method among mothers. However, you must master the correct method during the feeding process. Improper feeding methods are very detrimental to the baby's rapid development. So how to mix feed your child? Let’s find out together!
There are two main types of mixed feeding: substitute teaching and supplementary feeding.
1. Substitution method
Use infant formula to replace one or more breast feedings , once with formula, and again with breast milk, and so on.
2. Supplementary feeding method
During a single feeding, let the baby eat breast milk first and then formula powder. It should be noted that every time you feed, breast milk should be fed first. The baby should eat almost all of the breasts on both sides, and then use milk powder to make up for the insufficient part. This will not only allow the milk to continue to be secreted, but also keep the baby full.
What effects may mixed feeding have on the baby
1. If the baby is used to drinking milk powder, he is likely to refuse to eat breast milk, because after many babies get used to the bottle, they will feel that sucking breast milk is not as fast as drinking milk powder.
2. After the baby starts drinking milk powder, the amount of exercise will also increase, because compared with breast milk, milk powder is slightly more difficult to digest, so the baby needs to exercise more to digest food. The characteristics of the baby's stool will also change due to the addition of milk powder. Compared with a baby who is exclusively breastfed, the stool of a baby who drinks milk regularly will be thicker, tan or brown, and have a stronger smell.
Mothers should pay attention to mixed feeding and must adhere to the principle of giving priority to breast milk. Eat breast milk first, insist on breastfeeding, and breastfeed for no less than three times a day for five minutes. Each time, the breasts should be emptied twice, and then increase. Supplement to the formula to ensure adequate secretion of breast milk.
