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Why should infant milk powder be divided into "ranks"?
I wonder if the parents who bought milk powder for their babies for the first time have doubted this problem.
According to the current national CAC standard, infant formula is divided into two sections, one is 0-12 months, and the second is 12-36 months;
The more popular rule of division on the market is the three-part method, 0-6 months is one section, 6-12 months is two sections, and 12-36 months is three sections;
There is also a three-part method that also meets the national standards, 0-6 months is one section, 6-18 months is two sections, and 12-36 months is three sections. This division method is also popular in the market. ;
In addition to this two-stage division method and three-stage division method, some milk powders are four-stage division methods, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and 12-36 months...
There is no problem with these segmentation methods. Their differences are mainly in the formula formula for babies under one year old. Over one year old are young children, and under one year old are divided into babies and older babies. The four-stage division method is to divide babies within 6 months into two sections. The more detailed division, it can also better meet the differentiated needs of babies of different age groups. However, the general three-stage division method is enough.
Different brands may adopt different classification methods. We chose a brand and just change the milk powder according to the brand segments.
So, what is the difference between these different segments of milk powder? Why do babies need to be divided into segments?
is mainly because of the different formulas. The reason why milk powder is called formula milk is not only cow's milk powder or goat's milk powder, but also adds nutrients according to the physical needs of infants and young children. Look at the long nutritional content list in formula milk, which not only contains fat, protein and other nutrients, but also adds various vitamins and minerals, including precious nutrients such as folic acid , ARA, and DHA that everyone pays more attention to.
The nutritional content of milk powder in different segments is different.
milk powder has higher requirements for protein amino acid ratio, fatty acid ratio, and various nutrient ratio. The ingredients are pursued to be close to breast milk, but not necessarily higher content. For example, the content of nutrients such as protein and calcium is not as good as that of the second or third stages, but many formula milk will add free nucleotides to simulate breast milk, and pay more attention to the absorption of milk powder nutrition.
-stage milk powder will increase the protein and energy in , and the content of trace elements will also vary. This is based on the needs of the baby's growth and development. Many mothers say when communicating that babies who eat milk powder grow fast, which is also the reason. Some milk powders also add dietary fiber, which can prevent diarrhea from the baby and are better for the baby's intestines.
-stage milk powder has many changes on the basis of the second stage, such as the proportion of nutrients such as fatty acids has been adjusted, and the calcium content has also increased, which helps the baby's bone development, including the sugar content will also increase. At this time, the baby's taste development can accept sugar, and the milk powder that is too light at this time can no longer meet the baby's taste needs. Since babies can get a lot of nutrition from their diet after the age of 1, the third-stage milk powder can mainly help the baby supplement the insufficient intake of nutritional ingredients in the diet, making the baby's nutrition intake more balanced and comprehensive.
Of course, milk powder with different segments also has different prices in .
Generally speaking, in the price system of a brand product, the lower the number of milk powder, the higher the price, the more expensive the milk powder, the most expensive it is.
This is because the quality requirements of a piece of milk powder are higher, the higher the absorption rate, and the technical difficulty is relatively high. Everyone pursues formula milk close to breast milk, which is not easy to do.
In addition, in order to attract users, many brands like to add various "advanced" selectable nutrients to a piece of milk powder. These are not necessary to add milk powder, such as "brain gold" DHA, etc., so the cost is slightly higher.
Another one, a piece of milk powder is basically the only source of nutrition for babies who cannot eat breast milk. Unlike babies who are 6 months old and after 1 year old, complementary foods can be added. There are other sources of nutrition, and the baby's resistance has also increased, so parents and parents pay more attention to the quality of a piece of milk powder.
Then some mothers will think, since a piece of milk powder is better, Can I let my child drink a piece of milk all the time?
is not recommended to do this. There is no single evaluation standard for formula milk at different stages, which one has better nutritional value. Moreover, the segmentation of milk powder itself is to adapt to the nutritional needs of the baby at different stages. At what stage we reach, we will let the child drink milk powder at what stage.
Not to mention milk powder, the ingredients of natural breast milk are constantly changing with the baby's growth. From colostrum, to mature milk, and then to late-stage milk, the proportion of nutrients has been changing. Milk powder is not as intelligent and personalized as breast milk, but this phased ratio is already relatively scientific.
However, the segmentation of milk powder does not mean that it is a certain day, and it is a whole six months old, so you have to change your milk. This is not the case. If there is Kaifeng milk powder, you can continue to let the baby finish drinking it. In addition, the baby has to adapt.
After changing milk, you should pay attention to the baby's milk feeding and defecation. If the baby gets angry, you can let the baby drink some water; if the baby does not accept it, you can add new milk powder to the old milk powder; if other abnormalities are found, you can stop changing milk first and take the baby to see a doctor.
