Is it possible for children to give milk
Milk is a valuable and nutritious product, but in the first year of a baby's life, it is better to give preference to breastfeeding or adapted infant formula.
Whether it is possible for children to give milk depends on their age and health. Photo: GettyDoktor think that it is necessary to delay with the introduction of milk into the daily diet for the following reasons:
- Load on the kidneys. Because of the high content of proteins and minerals, cow milk loads the baby's kidneys 5 times stronger than the breast milk.
- Poor assimilation. The digestive tract of a child up to 1-2 years is not able to absorb some of the components that make up the store milk.
- Damage to the intestine. Casein, contained in the product, injures the walls of the baby's intestines, which can lead to even internal bleeding.
- Lack and lack of trace elements. In cow's milk, there is not enough iron and fatty acids important for brain development. The shop product does not contain folic acid, amino acids and cystine at all.
- Risk of allergy. After drinking regular milk, the baby releases a histamine, which leads to the development of an allergic reaction.
If there are no problems with breastfeeding, thenit is better not to rush to transfer the baby to "adult" food. Only the mother's milk can provide the child with all the necessary vitamins and microelements.
At what age can you give milk to a child?
In the absence of allergies, cow's milk beginsadd in mashed potatoes and mushrooms for children older than 10 months. However, before you include this product in the diet, you need to find out what kind of milk can be given to the child. Safe for the baby is only a special children's drink that does not require boiling and is absolutely hypoallergenic. Such products are sold in containers up to 0.5 liters and can not be stored, and on the packaging with baby milk the recommended age is indicated. Ordinary milk, which is presented in a wide range in all stores, can be given to children who have reached the age of 3. Introducing milk into baby food should be carefully, carefully monitoring the baby's well-being. In the absence of allergy and good tolerability of the product, the daily diet of the child may include one glass of milk. Read further:
