Milk substitutes and nutrition

Milk substitutes are essential because they give babies the nutrients for healthy development. This is especially true in the first months of life when babies are susceptible and need a balanced diet to properly develop their brain, bones, organs, and immune system.

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Milk substitutes for babies are formulated to imitate the mother's milk if the mother cannot breastfeed or breastfeeding is problematic for various reasons. These milk replacers are enriched with essential nutrients such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals for healthy baby development. Some formula milk is available in different formulations adapted to the baby's unique needs, for example, for babies with colic, digestive problems, or allergies. The main ingredients of infant formula are often a base ingredient (usually cow's milk, but can also be goat's or soy milk), fat (most often vegetable oils containing essential fatty acids), carbohydrates (usually lactose or vegetable sugars), protein (most often whey or casein) and vitamins and minerals (for example iron, calcium, vitamin D). Milk substitutes are used in cases where the mother cannot breastfeed or when breastfeeding is not possible for other reasons. They can also be used as a supplement to breastfeeding or a transition to solid food when the baby reaches a certain age. Some babies may need formula milk because of allergies to cow's milk proteins, digestive problems, or other medical conditions that prevent breastfeeding.