Sunday, August 24, 2008

When To Take Baby Off Formula

When should you take your baby off formula? It a is a big question that parents with bottle fed babies ask often. There is no correct answer but what can be said is that they should be on formula for a minimum of 12 months.

From 12 months babies or toddlers can be moved either stage 3 or toddler formula. Toddler formula is designed to complement the dietary needs of young children, especially where and nutrient intake may be deficient.

Toddler or stage 3 formula will contain essential ingredients, minerals and vitamins like:
  • Calcium phosphate
  • Magnesium phosphate
  • Ferrous sulphate
  • Potassium iodide
  • Vitamin C
  • Natural Vitamin E
  • Niacin
  • Vitamin D3
  • Vitamin A acetate
  • Pyrodoxine hydrochloride
  • Thiamine hydrochloride
  • Folic acid
  • Iron
  • Fibre
These are all essential for a healthy toddler.

Why Choose Organic Formula?

Milk continues to be an important food for growing children in the first few years. Organic formula, made from certified organic milk, is a healthy way to supplement the nutritional needs of active toddlers as they grow and develop. Formula made from certified organic milk is produced in natural way without the use of growth hormones (GM), antibiotics, synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

Toddler formula should be used in conjunction with a healthy, balanced 'solids' diet. If used in this manner your baby could be on this diet until 2 years old if she chooses.

In the weening process you could start replacing or reducing formula with either goats or rice milk and start using a sippie cup.

* Tip - if you are wanting your toddler to eat more solids start by reducing the amount of milk intake, try dropping a bottle feed.

Has anyone any other advice that may help? Any tips for weening?

Andrew

Sunday, August 24, 2008

When To Take Baby Off Formula

When should you take your baby off formula? It a is a big question that parents with bottle fed babies ask often. There is no correct answer but what can be said is that they should be on formula for a minimum of 12 months.

From 12 months babies or toddlers can be moved either stage 3 or toddler formula. Toddler formula is designed to complement the dietary needs of young children, especially where and nutrient intake may be deficient.

Toddler or stage 3 formula will contain essential ingredients, minerals and vitamins like:
  • Calcium phosphate
  • Magnesium phosphate
  • Ferrous sulphate
  • Potassium iodide
  • Vitamin C
  • Natural Vitamin E
  • Niacin
  • Vitamin D3
  • Vitamin A acetate
  • Pyrodoxine hydrochloride
  • Thiamine hydrochloride
  • Folic acid
  • Iron
  • Fibre
These are all essential for a healthy toddler.

Why Choose Organic Formula?

Milk continues to be an important food for growing children in the first few years. Organic formula, made from certified organic milk, is a healthy way to supplement the nutritional needs of active toddlers as they grow and develop. Formula made from certified organic milk is produced in natural way without the use of growth hormones (GM), antibiotics, synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

Toddler formula should be used in conjunction with a healthy, balanced 'solids' diet. If used in this manner your baby could be on this diet until 2 years old if she chooses.

In the weening process you could start replacing or reducing formula with either goats or rice milk and start using a sippie cup.

* Tip - if you are wanting your toddler to eat more solids start by reducing the amount of milk intake, try dropping a bottle feed.

Has anyone any other advice that may help? Any tips for weening?

Andrew