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Common problems with feeding powdered milk

1. Question: My baby has been mix-fed with Australian Aptamil since he was discharged from the confinement period, but why does he always have green poop?

A: It should be because the iron content in the milk powder is relatively high. The baby's digestive function is relatively poor and cannot be fully absorbed. The excess iron makes the stool appear green. This is a normal phenomenon. As long as there is no diarrhea or constipation, it is ok.

2. Question: My baby always has symptoms of bloating and diarrhea after drinking milk, but he is not lactose intolerant. Can he drink A2 in this case?

A: If it is confirmed that the baby is not lactose intolerant, you can try it. If the symptoms disappear or are relieved after drinking A2, it means that the baby is intolerant to the A1 protein in milk. If there is still no improvement, you need to stop using it and continue to seek medical help.

3. Question: Excuse me, my baby is eating Bellamy's Stage 1. At the beginning, he ate the imported ones and his poop was normal. When he was about 40 days old, he changed to the one shipped directly from Australia. It seemed to be different from the imported ones. Then the baby had an allergy, so we changed it back. Now every time his poop is green, it is very hard, a bit like plasticine. What happened?

A: The baby's intestines are relatively fragile. When changing milk, you must do it gradually and do not change the milk powder frequently. The baby's green stool is because the baby excretes excess iron. As long as the baby's spirit and activities are normal, there is no need to worry. If the stool is very hard, it means that there is heat in the intestines. Make sure to let the baby drink more water.

4. Question: I want to add probiotics to my baby. Which probiotics is better?

A: If you want to increase probiotics for your baby, LifeSpace Probiotic Powder (for infants 0-3 years old) 60g is a good choice. It can be used together with milk powder.

5. Question: My baby was exclusively breastfed for 4 months and recently started to drink formula milk. He was fine a few days ago, but in the past two days, he suddenly got one or two red spots on his mouth after drinking formula milk. They disappeared in about 10 minutes. Is it an allergy? Do I have to switch to deep hydrolyzed formula milk?

A: It is recommended that you take your baby to the hospital for a check-up to determine whether the baby is allergic to milk protein, because one of the reasons why babies get eczema is due to allergies. Allergies are not necessarily caused by protein, but may also be caused by fish, shrimp, crabs, eggs, etc. Breastfeeding is best to avoid these and irritating foods. It is important to find the allergen so that the right medicine can be prescribed. In addition, you must also take good care of your baby's body.

6. Question: My baby has been fed with breast milk and formula since birth, and the A2 I brought back from Australia. He is only 14 pounds at 6 months old. He did not gain weight from 4 to 6 months old. He is in good spirits and has a tall stature, but looks thin. I want to change the milk. Do you have any suggestions?

Answer: The baby's weight has not reached the normal standard. Although growth and development follow certain rules, it is affected by many factors within a certain range. We must consider the different influencing factors of each individual to determine whether it is normal. As long as the baby's general condition is good, his appetite is good, his urination and defecation are normal, his growth and development are normal, and he has no disease, it means that the baby is healthy. You do not need to change the milk powder. Just pay attention to increasing the baby's nutrition and add some complementary foods appropriately.

7. Question: My baby is more than six months old. His stool has been green since I switched to breast milk. I stopped breastfeeding after more than five months. His height is not up to the standard, and he has been suffering from bloating. He has been iron deficient since birth. What can I do?

A: The baby's green stool and bloating are mostly caused by indigestion. You can add some probiotics to the baby. LifeSpace probiotic powder (for infants 0-3 years old) 60g is a good choice. In addition, the baby is more than six months old now, so you should add some complementary food to the baby in time, such as rice flour, fruit puree, vegetable puree, etc., so as to fully ensure the various nutrients needed by the baby's body.

8. Question: My baby is mixed-fed and is now 79 days old. He has been defecating once every four days since half a month ago. Is this normal?

A: It is normal for babies to have this condition. The defecation time of newborn babies varies from 1 to 30 minutes. This is related to the recovery of the baby's belly button and varies from person to person. If the baby is constipated, he will cry and the stool will be stuck around and cannot be removed. In this case, you need to take the baby to the hospital for treatment.

9. Question: My baby has been mixed-feeding since he left the confinement period, but he always has green poops. What is the reason?

A: It should be because the iron content in the milk powder is relatively high. The baby's digestive function is relatively poor and cannot be fully absorbed. The excess iron makes the stool appear green. This is a normal phenomenon. As long as there is no diarrhea or constipation, it is ok.

10. Question: My baby is a premature baby and is almost three months old now. He is mixed-fed and eats Abbott premature infant formula powder. I did not change the formula because I was afraid that the baby would not be able to adapt. I would like to ask how long he should eat the premature infant formula powder. I want to ask if it is okay to switch to a2?

A: The characteristic of premature infant formula is that it can promote growth. The formula of premature infant formula for low-weight infants is as follows: correct the gestational age by 2 months or feed the baby until the weight is 4-5 kg. As long as the height and weight of the baby meet the standard during the physical examination, it can be changed to ordinary milk powder, and a2 milk powder can be used. Note that the transition of milk powder should be gradual to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort in the baby. The baby should adopt an alternating and gradual method to change milk powder, and the whole transition time generally lasts about 7 days.