8 questions about infant milk from 1 to 3 years old | PARENTS.fr
As babies grow, their nutritional needs change. Infant milk remains an essential food in your toddler's diet. We answer all your questions.
As he grows, your child's nutritional needs change and so does his infant formula! Our answers to all your questions about milk consumption between 1 and 3 years old.
When to switch from 2nd age milk to growing-up milk?
It is possible to start growing-up milk from 10 months. According to pediatricians, your child should still drink 500 ml of milk per day (recommended average amount), to meet all of his nutritional needs.
Why infant formula?
Milk is the basis of your baby's diet for several months. If some women do not wish to breastfeed, infant milk is the only possible alternative to meet all the nutritional needs of the child. It is enriched with iron, vitamins, calcium and essential fatty acids. On the other hand, it is low in protein to best meet all the nutritional needs of young children. However, cow's milk does not cover all the nutritional intake necessary for the development of your child.
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Between 1 and 3 years old, is milk essential, and if so in what quantities?
To At this age, your child must still drink at least 500 ml of milk per day to meet their nutritional needs, especially iron. A 250ml bottle of growing-up milk contains the iron equivalent of 100g of meat, 300g of fish or 3 eggs. Quantities that are not yet consumed by a young child. Growth milks are also rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin D and zinc.
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The consumption of growing-up milk is an essential contribution given the specific nutritional needs of your baby. Rich in iron, essential fatty acids and vitamin D, growing-up milk allows your child to grow properly, to avoid iron deficiencies and to have a good nutritional balance. It also contains adequate amounts of sodium and protein so as not to overload your body.
What do the specialists think of growing-up milk?
Paediatricians are unanimous that growing-up milk is an excellent source of iron and they recommend it to parents until baby can eat enough enough meat and/or lentils! Indeed, an iron deficiency can lead to susceptibility to infections due to a weaker immune system, as well as neurodevelopmental problems.
Does growing-up milk come in different forms?
Growing-up milk is sold in liquid or powder form in all supermarkets. Some distributors even offer ultra-practical formats such as mini bottles. As a bonus, thanks to the cap capable of accommodating a pacifier, the small bottle turns into a bottle in the blink of an eye!
Read alsoWhich growth milk to choose?
First, ask your pediatrician for advice. Baby being older, it is possible to change brands more easily than before. If you wish, you can opt for an organic infant milk. You can also keep the same brand as your 2nd stage infant milk.
How do I give growing-up milk to my child?
At 1 year old, your child can still drink a bottle in the morning for breakfast and at snack time, for example. Gradually, your toddler will drink like a big one and you can put milk in a sippy cup.
Read alsoAuthor: Hélène Bour, Scientific journalistArticle updated by Marion Bellal, Journalist
