How to introduce a new mixture and transfer to it?
The reasons
Replacing the mixture is necessary if:
- The child had a reaction in the form of allergy, constipation, regurgitation, diarrhea.
- When the child has reached a certain age (children older than six months change it).
- If you have to use a special mixture for medical reasons.
If the body reacts well to the mixture, it should not be changed. This can be understood by the fact that the crumb feels good, there are no skin rashes and there are no problems with the chair.
The decision to change can only take a pediatrician. Many mommies change it several times a month just because "it seemed to them that the other is more modern," while they introduce it once. Thus, they harm the body crumbs. Remember that a new mixture should be given in small quantities and it is necessary to increase the volume gradually. Only in this way is adaptation without stress for the child’s body.
Tips
- Do not mix old and new mix. They need to be given in different bottles.
- Prepare both new and old mixture before feeding.
- Monitor the condition of the crumbs and analyze the symptoms described above with the wrong mix.
- New mixture is desirable to introduce in the morning.
- It should be diluted exclusively with boiled water in accordance with the package instructions. Ideally, this should be done immediately before feeding.
- If you need to make a stock of milk formula, be sure to put it in the fridge and store no more than 24 hours.
Schedule
When you want to change the mixture, which feed the crumbs, the introduction of a new product should be gradual:
- The first day is given only once in the amount of 10 ml.
- On the second day, it is given three times in 10 ml.
- On the third day the product is given thrice. For one feed give 20 ml.
- On the fourth day, they give her baby 5 times. 50 ml of the new product is given per feeding.
- On the fifth day, the total amount was adjusted to 400 ml, divided into 4 feedings (100 ml at a time).
- On the sixth day, 150 ml of a new product is given for each feeding. The total volume of the injected mixture is 600 ml and more.
- On the seventh day, the new mixture can already replace the entire diet of the child, since the body has fully adapted to this time.
Before entering the treatment mixture, you should consult with a pediatrician, as in some cases a one-time full transition is necessary.