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How To
Choose a Baby Formula
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by:
Jackie G. Maxwell
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Breast milk is the most natural food for your
baby, but if you can't breastfeed, or have chosen not to, then learning
how to choose a baby formula is relatively simple.
You might try asking the pediatrician you have chosen to care for your
baby, before the actual birth. See if they have a preference of brands
or composition, since baby formula should be rich in protein, fats,
sugars and sodium.
Most baby formula manufacturers try as hard as possible to mimic the
mineral and other composition of natural breast milk. While that's not
completely possible, forumulas have come a long way in the last few
years, in meeting the nutritional needs of newborn and growing babies.
Once you choose a baby formula that is going to meet their food and
calorie requirements, you'll need to decide what type of formula will
work best for your lifestyle and your budget. Most formulas will come
in powder, concentrate, or ready-to-serve.
Powder is the least expensive, but there is the extra work of having to
mix it up prior to use. Concentrate is less cumbersome to mix, but does
require that you add water. Ready to serve is there whenever you need
it, but it is also the most expensive option.
If you would like to balance economy and convenience, try using the
powdered form and mixing a small pitcher of it, to fill a small number
of bottles. The stirring motions will help to disperse bubbles that may
gather as you whip up one for a hasty feeding.
Just to make sure you're covered for emergencies, or when something
happens that you don't have any powdered mixed, keep a couple of cans
of either concentrate or ready to use on hand. That way, you can
satisfy the baby as quickly as possible while eliminating some of the
stress of trying to keep up with their appetite! Be sure to use these
extra cans before their expiry dates.
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