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Making the Right Top Milk Choice for Your Baby |
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Milk is essential for babies and kids. It is their source of calcium, proteins, vitamins and other minerals.
The best milk of your baby is breast milk. If you need to supplement your infant's milk intake with top milk, please consult your doctor. Here are the type of milk that are suitable for a baby's top feed.
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The Options
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Cow’s Milk |
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It is believed that cow milk is an ideal substitute as its nutritional quality is very close to that of the mother’s milk. Research shows us that the protein content found in cow’s milk is triple of that found in breast milk and such high protein content is not required by your baby at this stage. Therefore if you choose cow’s milk it is necessary for you to dilute 3 parts of milk with one part water. |
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Buffalo Milk |
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Buffalo milk is more readily available but is high in fat content. It is harder for the baby to digest this milk. |
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Powdered Milk |
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The powdered formula milk is a practical choice. It is available in variants that are suitable for babies at different ages and stages. It is suitable when you are travelling with the baby as well. We suggest that you follow all instructions on the packaging of the product pack. Various Indian and international brands of infant powdered milk are available at the appleofmyi stores. |
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Things to Remember
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Make sure that all the utensils that are used while preparing the formula milk and feeding the baby are properly sterilized. All leading international brands of sterilisers, feeding bottles, food warmers and other accessories are available in the Infants section at the appleofmyi stores. |
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It is essential that all the water you are using to dilute the natural or formula milk is boiled properly. |
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The cow or Buffalo milk has to be boiled and cooled before feeding the baby as it will ensure that milk is safe and micro organism free. |
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Ensure that the feed for the baby is prepared in hygienic conditions and that all hot liquids are not placed close to the baby under any circumstance. This is a safely requirement. |
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When you keep or reheat milk that you are feed the baby it is advisable to taste it milk before feeding it to the baby. If it tastes even a little sour, please make a fresh bottle. |
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Paediatricians recommend breast feeding as the 1st choice since it contains antibodies that strengthen the tiny baby’s immune system. |
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