“Luckily, I stockpiled a case of Meiji formula not long ago, so the little one can still have it for a while. But once this case is finished, we'll have to switch brands. The contamination from the nuclear radiation leak will more or less affect the milk source, right?” Ms. Wu, who lives in Jinqiao, Pudong, told reporters. Recently, she has been asking around about which formula has a mild taste, doesn't cause constipation, and has a healthy milk source. It is understood that many mothers who feed their babies Japanese formula are recently planning to switch formulas, but improper formula switching may cause problems such as gastrointestinal discomfort and aversion to milk 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/en/11305/
“Switching formula” has become a matter of concern文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11305/
“Other people are finding ways everywhere to collect stock from before the earthquake, but where would I get so much time and energy? I plan to switch to another brand after my child finishes what's left, but after thinking it over, I still don't know which brand to choose.” Ms. Zhang Hong, who lives in Yangpu District, said somewhat helplessly. Her words also represent the sentiments of many mothers.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11305/
In the process of switching formula, mothers generally face many difficulties: worrying that the baby's gastrointestinal tract will not adapt during the switch; and agonizing over which formula to switch to. On Sina Weibo, there were 3,200 posts yesterday by “dads and moms” about the issue of switching formula.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11305/
The worries of “dads and moms” are not unfounded. Reporters learned from pediatric hospitals at major hospitals that recently there has been an increase in cases of children experiencing physical discomfort because they temporarily cannot adapt to new formula, and many parents are lining up for consultations. Peng Yongmei, chief physician and professor at Children's Hospital of Fudan University, said that because infants' digestive systems are not yet fully developed, a sudden change in taste may cause maladaptation.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11305/
Reliable milk source, close to breast milk composition文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11305/
Everyone knows that the milk source is very important, because it has a great impact on the safety of formula. It is reported that the currently recognized safest standard for dairy cattle farming is organic farming. Unlike traditional farming methods, organic farming pays more attention to the optimal selection of dairy cattle species; when cows are sick, only probiotics are used for treatment, and antibiotics are strictly prohibited; hormones are strictly prohibited for increasing milk production, etc. Through modern information management technology, each cow is finely monitored, which can ensure the health and purity of formula from the source. In fact, organic formula has become a new choice for mothers in this round of formula switching.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11305/
Peng Yongmei said that one of the reasons Japanese formula 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 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 gastrointestinal maladaptation.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11305/
New parenting term - organic formula文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11305/
As people attach greater importance to food safety, organic formula has become a new trend in formula consumption. Professor Peng Yongmei said that organic infant formula 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/en/11305/
The safety of organic infant formula comes from fine monitoring and management of all production links. It starts with the pasture. Ordinary pasture grass has relatively broad selection criteria for grass seeds, making it difficult to completely eliminate pests and diseases. However, organic pasture grass is strictly prohibited from contamination such as irradiation, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers during the breeding process, ensuring natural purity.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11305/
The milk source, production, and processing of organic formula are very strict. Pastures are not allowed to use pesticides or 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/en/11305/
Because organic formula is healthier and safer, it has long been sought after by mothers abroad, and many mothers in China have also begun to buy organic formula online. Taobao data shows that since the concept of organic formula entered China, in the past year, the monthly sales volume of several major organic formula brands has gradually climbed to as many as 2 million. Some foreign organic formulas, such as Swiss original imports and Zhilingtong Tianyuan organic formula certified by the EU, have also entered the Chinese market.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11305/
Switching formula should be a gradual transition文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11305/
Professor Peng Yongmei said: “Children under 6 months old have not yet fully developed their early taste buds. As long as the method is appropriate, switching formula will not be a big problem. Even if an occasional child is not used to it at first, they will be fine after adapting slowly over several times.”文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11305/
Professor Peng also reminded dads and moms that because babies' gastrointestinal function is relatively weak and they become dependent on the formula they originally drink, switching formula brands generally requires a gradual transition. That is, first mix the two formulas together. At the beginning, there can be more of the original brand and less of the new brand, then gradually increase the amount of the new brand until it completely replaces the old brand. In addition, stool conditions can reflect the baby's acceptance of the new formula. Observe whether the stool characteristics and frequency have changed. If there is not much change, it indicates that digestion is good; otherwise, the formula should be appropriately diluted, and after the baby adapts well, gradually add the new formula until the original concentration is reached. If the baby cannot adapt to the new formula, do not force it.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11305/