Question
Ask: My child has weaned off breast milk. Initially, I gave him formula milk, and he liked it. But after a while, he no longer likes it and seems to have some heatiness, with a lot of eye boogers and cries and fusses all day long. It’s been going on for several days. I want to get some help: Will adding sugar have any effect on the child?
Answer
It is best not to add sugar to baby formula milk powder, as it may interfere with protein digestion. Babies’ organs are not fully grown and developed during infancy, so it’s advisable not to provide sugar, salt, or other seasonings in their diet to avoid increasing the kidney burden.