Proper Feeding of Infants Facilitates Their Growth and Development
There are three methods of infant feeding: breastfeeding, mixed feeding, and artificial feeding. Details are as follows:
1. Breastfeeding: Unless there are special circumstances, breastfeeding is recommended for infants within the first six months after birth. Breast milk is a natural nutrient for infants, providing high-quality, comprehensive, and sufficient nutrition for their growth and development. It helps infants develop better and enhances their immunity and resistance.
2. Mixed Feeding: Mixed feeding involves supplementing breast milk with infant formula when breast milk is insufficient, ensuring that the infant is well-fed and maintains adequate nutrition for normal development. When choosing infant formula, it is important to select one that is close to breast milk.
3. Artificial Feeding: Artificial feeding involves using milk, goat milk, infant formula, etc. If the mother does not have breast milk, artificial feeding can be chosen, which generally meets the nutritional needs of infants for growth and development. After six months, infants' nutritional requirements increase, and it is appropriate to add some supplementary foods at this time, such as rice paste, flour paste, vegetable juice, fruit juice, and broth.
