Parenting Singapore

With so many options and varieties, choosing a baby formula that's best for your child can be as difficult as it is important. Your decision on what to use will hinge on several factors, from your baby's health needs to cost, and many things in between. But most of all, it will depend on what your child will accept. Breast milk or formula should be your baby's exclusive source of nutrition for the first six months of life and the primary source (supplemented with solid food) for the first year. If you formula feed, know your options so you can buy wisely. In this article, we will the many milk formula options offered by Similac. All Formula Brands Are Safe It's always helpful to ask your child's pediatrician for specific recommendations, but generally speaking, all baby and infant formula brands sold in the United States—generic or brand-name—are safe to use. Every formula is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and must meet the minimum nutriti...

Breastmilk is nature's perfect baby food. But if you can’t breastfeed, or if you’ve chosen not to, formula milk is the next best thing. Scientists and medical experts have spent years developing high-quality formula milks that will provide your baby with the nutrition she needs. When you’re deciding which is the best milk powder for your baby, you will need to take several factors into consideration. Think about her health and dietary needs, her age, and the cost and preparation time of different formula milks.  Our guide to formula milks will help you to choose the right type for your baby. Check out this  comprehensive guide on baby milk powders , before you decide on which formula is right for your baby and to help you make sense of the many options out there in Singapore. According to the Straits Times , all infant formula sold in Singapore must comply with the requirements of the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority's Sale of Food Act. This includes the minimum and ...

 I. Formula Milk 1. Baby Nutrition Guide a. 0-6 months - Stage 1 Formula Milk Newborns should either breast milk or infant formula on demand. Breast Milk For new-born babies, WHO advices to solely breastfeed for the first 6 months and then continue with additional nutritious foods up to 2 years old, based on you and your baby's needs.  Source Breastfeeding is usually the better option compared to formula milk because it.. - Adapts to the baby's changing requirements - Provides babies with all of the vital nutrition and hydration they need - Helps protect against infection and to build a healthy immune system - Is a cheap and convenient to feed your babies wherever and whenever they need to. Infant Formula Milk In case breastfeeding doesn’t work or you choose not to breastfeed, infant formula is the only suitable alternative. It should be your baby’s only source of nutrition for the first 6 months. A formula-fed infant will drink every 3 - 4 hours and will increase as your baby...