During the first year of a baby's life, they should be drinking either breast milk or formula. This should be their main source of hydration. And actually, The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies are exclusively breastfed for the first year of their life. If breastfeeding is impossible, then formula can meet a baby's needs too. But cow's milk, and other milk alternatives, should not be introduced into a baby's diet until after their first birthday. It doesn't contain all the vitamins and nutrients and fat that a growing baby needs, and the proteins that are found in it can actually be harmful to them if they're ingested while they're too young.

If you're giving your baby formula, it can be a little bit overwhelming when you're trying to choose what kind will be best for them. You go to the store and there's tons of different kinds. There's powder, and there's liquid, and there's a ton of different brands and types. It doesn't matter if your baby drinks either powder or liquid form. Both are fine. Most parents choose powder, because it's a little bit less expensive. When it comes to the brand, it really doesn't matter, but type does. And this is something your pediatrician can talk to you about. And based on their knowledge of your baby's history, they can help you determine what type is most appropriate. Most parents start with iron-fortified formula, and then if their baby has special needs after that, then the pediatrician can send you in the right direction and help you pick the right one. If you have any other questions for me in the future, feel free to ask them on our Facebook page at [ Ссылка ], and recommend us to your friends and family too.

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