When a baby, for some reason, cannot feed on his mother's breast milk, he is transferred to artificial feeding with infant formula.
The baby is kept on this diet until he reaches one year of age.
However, the question arises: why should a child consume this product if adults drink regular cow's milk? We will try to answer this question.
What is the reason why babies should not be given cow's milk
The thing is that the baby’s intestines, kidneys and immune system must mature in order to safely tolerate new types and the amount of protein contained in cow’s milk.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says the high concentration of protein and minerals in cow's milk can stress a newborn's immature kidneys and cause serious illness.
Cow's milk is allowed to be used as a secondary product from 6 months - this means that it can be added to porridge and puree in small quantities.
Once your baby reaches one year of age, you can gradually introduce cow's milk, while monitoring the baby's reaction - some children may be lactose intolerant.
We previously talked about the three-minute rule for parents.
