Question
The baby is currently experiencing symptoms of fever and diarrhea, and the milk transition program has reached halfway. In this situation, should you completely stop transitioning to the second-stage milk formula, or continue adding the second-stage milk formula at the ratio before the illness?
Answer
Based on your description, it is recommended to temporarily maintain the current milk transition status and resume the transition once the baby has fully recovered. The milk transition process should be gradual, potentially taking 1 to 2 weeks. Here are some milk transition methods that might help your baby smoothly complete the transition:
- Alternate milk transitions: For instance, if the baby drinks 5 times a day, on days 1 to 3, choose one feeding session out of the 5 to introduce the new milk formula; on days 4 to 6, choose two feeding sessions; from days 7 to 8, choose three feeding sessions; and so on.