Formula feeding is also a healthy option for babies.
There are some personal reasons that make formula feeding the most optimal choice for some mothers.
Infant formula is defined as a “food that is represented for use as a partial or total replacement for human milk and intended for consumption by infants” (Health Canada, 2014).
For babies who are not breastfed only commercial infant formula is recommended by health Canada as a breast milk substitute. Homemade formula or cow’s milk is highly not recommended as they may not provide the proper balance of nutrition that an infant needs. There may also be an increased risk for contamination by harmful bacteria.
Infant formula should be used consistently without switching of brands as this may cause an upset stomach for your baby. Regular formula consists of lactose (sugar) and cow’s milk (protein). This offers the calories, vitamins and minerals that a baby needs. There are three different types of formulas offered: ready-to-feed, liquid concentrate, or powdered infant formula. Specialty formula is also available when recommended by a physician (HealthUnit, 2016).
For more information on choosing a formula, sterilizing equipment, preparation, amount to feed, storage, temperature and much more, please follow this link:
There are some personal reasons that make formula feeding the most optimal choice for some mothers.
Infant formula is defined as a “food that is represented for use as a partial or total replacement for human milk and intended for consumption by infants” (Health Canada, 2014).
For babies who are not breastfed only commercial infant formula is recommended by health Canada as a breast milk substitute. Homemade formula or cow’s milk is highly not recommended as they may not provide the proper balance of nutrition that an infant needs. There may also be an increased risk for contamination by harmful bacteria.
Infant formula should be used consistently without switching of brands as this may cause an upset stomach for your baby. Regular formula consists of lactose (sugar) and cow’s milk (protein). This offers the calories, vitamins and minerals that a baby needs. There are three different types of formulas offered: ready-to-feed, liquid concentrate, or powdered infant formula. Specialty formula is also available when recommended by a physician (HealthUnit, 2016).
For more information on choosing a formula, sterilizing equipment, preparation, amount to feed, storage, temperature and much more, please follow this link: