How to judge milk powder indigestion? Do you need to change milk powder if you have indigestion?

There are many reasons for baby's indigestion. It may be that the mother's feeding method is wrong, or the milk powder is not suitable for the baby's physique. There are many symptoms when the baby has indigestion. Let's take a look at them below.

1. If indigestion occurs when the baby is fed with milk powder, the baby will often become restless and agitated during sleep, and the bowel sounds will be relatively enhanced. In addition, abdominal distension will also occur.

2. The baby's tongue coating is white and thick. If the mother is close to the baby's mouth, she can smell a sour smell in the baby's breath. This is probably indigestion.

3. Most of the baby's stools will be green. Sometimes the frequency of bowel movements will increase, and the stools will contain milk curds and sometimes foamy stools.

4. The baby will have symptoms such as loss of appetite, unwillingness to eat, crying and restlessness. And often because of abdominal discomfort, the baby will ask the mother to hold him for a sense of security.

It is not recommended to change the milk powder for babies with indigestion. You should observe for a period of time. If the indigestion is caused by the milk powder for a long time, and the indigestion still occurs after paying attention to the water temperature and amount of the milk powder, parents can consider changing the milk powder for the baby. The baby's indigestion may be caused by other reasons, not necessarily caused by milk powder feeding. Parents should pay more attention to the baby's living conditions and then make scientific judgments.

1. Feeding should be done at regular times and fixed locations. Breastfed babies can be fed every 4 hours within 3 months, and the interval can be slightly longer at night. For formula-fed babies, because the formula used in formula feeding is different from breast milk, the protein is relatively large and not easy to digest, the interval may be slightly longer.

2. Feed some water at each meal When feeding your baby milk, it is best to add some water between meals. According to the child's growth and development, you can experience the appropriate amount of feeding. If you feed too much, the child will not be able to speak and may spit up; if you feed too little, it will affect his growth and development over time.

3. Breastfeed as much as possible Breast milk is the best natural food for human beings. It is the best and most economical way of feeding that can be accepted from birth. The nutrients of breast milk are relatively balanced and easy for children to digest. Its casein is all beta casein, and the clots formed are relatively small. The casein content in cow's milk is higher than that in breast milk, but it is not easy to digest, easily forms large clots, and is not easy to digest and absorb when it encounters acid.

Children's digestive organs are not fully developed, digestive juices are not secreted enough, enzymes are not fully functioning, the stomach and intestinal mucosa are tender, and the digestive function is relatively weak. If parents cannot feed their children properly and give them everything to eat, the quality and quantity of their diet will be inappropriate, damaging the stomach and intestines and causing gastrointestinal dysfunction. The child will then have symptoms of indigestion (food damage), such as bloating, vomiting, loose stools with a sour and smelly smell, and a large amount of undigested food residue.

In addition to improper feeding, gastrointestinal inflammation, abuse of antibiotics, cold weather, low body resistance and cold stomach can also cause indigestion. Long-term indigestion in young children will cause insufficient nutrient intake, poor digestion and absorption, and affect growth and development. Especially for children under 3 years old, this stage is the period of most vigorous brain development and the key period for determining intelligence. If the digestive function is not improved in time, it will affect the absorption of nutrients, which will inevitably affect brain development and cause lifelong regrets.