Question
Can babies drink yogurt? Can I give them yogurt along with formula milk? Are there benefits of yogurt for children? Previous treatment situation and effects: Examination, detailed results: Seeking assistance on how to explain, thank you.
Answer
Babies can drink a small amount of yogurt, but it is mainly recommended to use specialized infant formula. Guidance opinion: During the infant period to early childhood (0-7 years), it is suggested that specialized infant formula should be used instead of drinking milk directly. Because milk is originally the feeding stuff for calves, and it is not entirely suitable as the main food for infants. Although the protein content in milk is lower than that in breast milk, four-fifths of it is casein. Among them, the essential amino acids are fewer, and the formed clot is larger, making it difficult to absorb. The unsaturated fatty acids in milk are less, the fat globules are large, and there is a lack of lipase, which is not conducive to absorption and digestion; its lactose content is higher than that in breast milk, and it is based on alpha-lactose, which requires the addition of sugar to reduce calories.