For infants that
aren't going to be breast fed, the next option is to use formula. Even though
many new moms feel guilty for it, baby formula offers all of the same things
your breast milk does. A baby won't be missing out on anything they need if you
need to use baby formula or you simply choose to do so.
This is a type of
milk that has all the vitamins and nutrients that your child will need to be
healthy and happy. You will find the market is saturated with many different
brands of it. You will also find that baby formula is quite expensive. There
are many good government programs though that can help you cover the cost
should you be struggling with it.
Baby formula is
found in either a liquid or a powder form. The liquid is very convenient as you
just shake up a can and pour it into a baby bottle. This is the most expensive
type of baby formula and it also takes up plenty of space in the diaper bag.
Powder baby formula is easier to carry around because it is light weight. You
just mix it with water and then shake it up for the baby to drink.
Most baby formula
products have been on the market for years. They are made by name brands that
consumers trust. That is why so many people decide to go with more expensive
brands instead of the store brands. Yet research has shown that both are
effective sources of nutrition for a child.
Most babies will
drink formula until they are at least a year old. It is a good idea to keep
your child on the same type of formula. Some infants have a difficult time digesting
certain types of formulas though. This is due to the types of proteins and
enzymes found in them. You may have to try a different brand or even a soy
formula in order for your baby to digest it with fewer problems.
Your doctor can
help you to find the right baby formula if you are having any trouble. They can
help you to identify the various types of ingredients in the baby formula that
are making your baby uncomfortable. This way you can make sure their diet is
offering them everything it needs to.