Question
What solutions are there for a one-and-a-half-year-old who dislikes drinking formula milk?
Answer
As children grow to a certain stage and breast milk is insufficient, or if the mother has special circumstances that prevent continued breastfeeding, using fresh milk or whole-fat formula milk may not be the most suitable choice. The high protein content in milk is three times that of breast milk, which can increase the burden on the infant’s underdeveloped kidneys, potentially harming kidney function. Moreover, the fat components in milk differ from those in breast milk, lacking the essential fatty acids needed for infant growth and development. The iron content is also insufficient, which may affect the child’s physical and mental development. The mineral content in milk is relatively high, although the calcium-phosphorus ratio is suitable for infants, the iron content does not meet the baby’s needs, which may lead to iron deficiency and consequently affect the child’s growth and intellectual development. The vitamin A, C, D, and E content in milk is also low, failing to meet the child’s normal requirements. Whole-fat formula is a specially processed powdered form of milk that is mixed with water according to the label instructions.