Breast feeding is
the first choice for infant nutrition, but if and when you choose formula, even if to supplement, it is important to understand the options available.
Breastfeeding is the preferred and recommended
first choice for infant feeding.
If you choose to supplement or exclusively formula feed, see the five reasons why Nestlé Good Start should be
your first choice for infant formula here.
Breast milk is
the first choice for your infant's growth and development, but if and when you choose formula, there are a lot of options out there.
Not exact matches
Dr. William Sears in The Baby Book recommends against soy formula as a
first choice for many reasons including that «30 - 50 percent of
infants who are allergic to cow's milk protein are also allergic to soy protein,» and that «giving an
infant soy at a young age, when intestines are more permeable to allergens, may predispose the child to soy allergies later on, even as an adult.»
Two small babies means the need
for two
infant carriers, which offer more support than convertible seats, which would be my
first choice.
Mangos are a popular
first food
choice for a lot of baby led weaning
infants.
Lots of baby led weaning
infants get started with avocado as a
first food, and it remains an excellent
choice for most babies.
As more and more parents realize that you can skip
infant cereal, bananas are a great
choice for your baby's
first exposure to solid foods.
«Rice cereal is a less than perfect
choice for the
first complementary food given to
infants.
Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food
for the healthy growth and development of infants1, providing protection from morbidity and mortality due to infectious diseases2 and chronic diseases later in life.3 Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended, starting within one hour of birth and
for the
first 6 months of life, with continued breastfeeding to 2 years of age and beyond.4 However, rates of initiation, exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding duration have fallen since the widespread introduction and promotion of breast - milk substitutes.5 Successful breastfeeding depends on a number of factors, including a re-normalisation of breastfeeding as the
infant feeding method of
choice through antenatal counselling and education and breastfeeding support to prevent and resolve breastfeeding difficulties.
Most experts, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, agree that breastfeeding is the
first choice for feeding an
infant for the
first six months of life.
BFUSA believes: (1) human milk fed through direct breastfeeding is the optimal way
for human
infants to be nurtured and nourished; (2) the precious
first days should be protected as a time of bonding and support not influenced by commercial interests; and (3) every mother should be informed about the benefits of breastfeeding and respected to make her own
choice.
Rice cereal isn't necessarily the best
choice for a young
infant because it has fewer nutrients than other healthy
first foods, including pureed meats and vegetables or iron - fortified cereals made from other grains.