“Fortunately, I stockpiled a case of Meiji milk powder not long ago, so the little one can still drink it for a while. But after this case is finished, we will have to switch brands. The pollution from the nuclear radiation leak will more or less have some impact on the milk source.” Ms. Wu, who lives in Jinqiao, Pudong, told reporters. Recently, she has been asking around about which milk powder has a light taste, does not cause constipation, and has a healthy milk source. It is understood that many mothers who have been giving their babies Japanese milk powder are recently planning to switch formulas, but improper formula switching may cause problems such as gastrointestinal discomfort and milk refusal in babies. Pediatric experts say that when switching formulas, parents should pay attention to the principles of trying small amounts and proceeding gradually.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
“Switching milk powder” becomes a matter of concern文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
“Other people are finding ways everywhere to collect stock produced before the earthquake, but I do not have that much time and energy. I plan to let my child finish what is left and then switch to other brands, but after thinking it over and over, I still do not know which brand is better to switch to.” Ms. Zhang Hong, who lives in Yangpu District, said somewhat helplessly, and her words also represent the sentiments of many mothers.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
In the process of switching milk powder, mothers generally face many difficulties: during the switch, they worry that the baby's gastrointestinal tract will not adapt; and they also take great pains to decide which milk powder to switch to. On Sina Weibo, the number of posts by “fathers and mothers” about the issue of switching milk powder reached 3,200 yesterday.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
The worries of “fathers and mothers” are not without reason. Reporters learned from pediatric hospitals of major hospitals that recently there has been an increase in cases of children experiencing physical discomfort because they temporarily cannot adapt to new milk powder, and many parents are lining up for consultations. Peng Yongmei, chief physician and professor at the Children's Hospital of Fudan University, said that because the digestive system of infants and young children is not yet fully developed, a sudden change in taste may cause an inability to adapt.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
Reliable milk source, close to breast milk composition文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
Everyone knows that the milk source is very important, because it has a great impact on the safety of milk powder. It is reported that the currently recognized safest dairy farming standard is organic farming. Unlike traditional farming methods, organic farming pays more attention to the optimal selection of dairy cow species; when cows are sick, only probiotics are used for treatment, and antibiotics are strictly prohibited; hormones are strictly prohibited to increase milk production, etc. Through modern information management technology, each cow is finely monitored, which can ensure the health and purity of milk powder from the source. In fact, organic milk powder has become a new choice for mothers in this milk powder switching action.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
Peng Yongmei said that one of the reasons Japanese milk powder is widely welcomed by Shanghai mothers is that its formula is close to the composition of Asian breast milk. Asian infants are especially prone to internal heat, and formula milk powder close to Asian breast milk can not only meet infants' nutritional needs, but also effectively reduce problems such as internal heat and indigestion caused by babies' gastrointestinal discomfort.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
New parenting term - organic milk powder文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
As people attach more importance to food safety, organic milk powder has become a new trend in milk powder consumption. Professor Peng Yongmei said that organic infant milk powder belongs to the category of organic food. As the top of the food safety pyramid, the biggest difference between organic food and green food and pollution-free food is that it completely does not use synthetic substances such as pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and hormones.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
The safety of organic infant milk powder comes from fine monitoring and management of all production links. First, it starts from the pasture. Generally, the selection of grass species for pasture grass is relatively broad, and it is difficult to completely eliminate pests and diseases. However, pasture grass in organic pastures is strictly prohibited from pollution such as irradiation, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers during the breeding process, ensuring natural purity.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
The milk source, production, and processing process of organic milk powder are very strict. Pastures are not allowed to use pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and the milk source is prohibited from using growth hormones, antibiotics, feed additives, etc. At the same time, additives such as flavors and fragrances are prohibited.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
Because organic milk powder is healthier and safer, it has long been sought after by mothers abroad, and many mothers in China have also begun to buy organic milk powder online. Taobao data shows that since the concept of organic milk powder entered China, in the past year, the monthly sales volume of several major organic milk powders has gradually climbed to as many as 2 million. Some foreign organic milk powders, such as Swiss original imports and Zhilingtong Tianyuan organic milk powder certified by the EU, have also entered the Chinese market.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
Switching milk powder should be a gradual transition文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
Professor Peng Yongmei said: “Children under 6 months old have not yet fully developed early taste buds. As long as the method is appropriate, switching milk powder will not cause major problems. Even if an individual child is not used to it at first, they will be fine after gradually adapting a few times.”文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/
Professor Peng also reminded fathers and mothers that because babies' gastrointestinal function is relatively weak and they are dependent on the milk powder they originally drink, switching milk powder brands generally requires a gradual transition, that is, first mix the two kinds of milk powder together. At the beginning, there can be more of the original brand and less of the new brand, and then gradually increase the amount of the new brand of milk powder until it completely replaces the old brand. In addition, the stool condition can reflect the baby's degree of acceptance of the new milk powder. Observe whether the stool characteristics and frequency have changed. If there is no major change, it indicates that digestion is good; otherwise, the milk powder should be appropriately diluted, and after the baby adapts well, gradually add the new milk powder until the original concentration is reached. If the baby cannot adapt to the new milk powder, do not force it.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11305/