A Dad’s Self-Growth 1 Milk Powder (Part 1)

Introduction

Hello everyone, I am a new baby daddy. When I found out that my wife was pregnant with our little Yitong, I, like all the seniors, began to make various preparations for the arrival of a new life. Among them, choosing milk powder has been a problem that has troubled me for a long time. From the recommendations of colleagues and friends around me to every article about preparing for childbirth and pregnancy, I gradually started to understand the industry of infant milk powder from being confused. all aspects.

Ugh. . . In order to answer the questions raised by some background friends, I wrote the first article on my whim about what is worth buying. Well, I'm an experienced diver.

The first question: Breast milk or milk substitute

Exclusive breastfeeding is usually sufficient within 4-6 months after the baby is born. Daily nutritional needs of infants.

The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for at least 6 months and then introducing complementary foods and continuing breastfeeding for as long as possible to 24 months or longer

Breastfeeding is very convenient and worry-free: the mother only needs to supplement iron, and the baby will supplement Yikesin after 15 days. Of course, if the mother has no milk at the beginning or the milk cannot keep up with the baby's needs, milk substitute must also be prepared.

Personal opinion: There should be no doubt about this, of course breast milk is the first choice!

Second question: Cow milk or goat milk

I believe you must have been recommended goat milk by people around you or sales guides Milk powder, compared to cow milk powder, goat milk powder has three major advantages: better absorption, no irritation, and no allergies.

Look at absorption first: In fact, the ratio of whey protein and casein in breast milk is 60:40, that of cow's milk is 18:82, and that of goat's milk is 22:78. It seems to be closer, but the actual ratio is still far from the 60:40 ratio of breast milk. There is still a long way to go. And formula milk will simulate the ratio of 60:40 breast milk in the actual production process, so it doesn’t make much sense to choose goat milk or cow milk. Anyway, after adjustmentAll proportions are the same.

It’s not easy to say: it’s because the fat globules (2 μm in diameter) derived from goat milk are smaller than those in cow’s milk (3-4 μm in diameter). Theoretically It will indeed be easier to absorb. However, when actually processing milk powder, most manufacturers will choose skimmed raw materials and add some kind of vegetable oil to replace simulated breast milk, so there is no point in not using full-fat raw materials for easy absorption.

About non-allergy: According to statistics, about 2.5% of babies around the world are allergic to the a-s1 casein in milk, but goat milk also contains this protein, although it is less than that in cow's milk. However, there is still a risk of allergy. If you are allergic to milk protein, you should consult your doctor to choose hydrolyzed formula milk powder.

In addition, due to the short development and promotion time, small scale of milk source, more complex process and other reasons, goat milk powder is currently unreliable. There are few big mature brands, and some manufacturers will add bovine whey protein (usually written as desalted whey powder and concentrated whey protein) instead of sheep whey protein (desalted sheep whey powder and concentrated sheep whey protein). I hope everyone will choose sheep. Pay special attention to screening when using milk powder.

Personal opinion: Although goat milk has some advantages over cow's milk, it does not mean much. Choosing cow's milk is more secure in terms of potential safety risks and price.

The third question: Overseas shopping or National Bank

First of all, let me explain that the National Bank in my article refers to overseas Produces imported milk powder in original cans. P.s.: It’s not made in China, it’s not a fake foreign brand

Overseas milk powder refers to products produced locally overseas. P.s.: Exclusion of Hong Kong version

Then let’s analyze and explain the characteristics of overseas shopping and national bank (same brand of milk powder):

Overseas shopping of milk powder

Benefits: 1. Lower price; 2. Overseas production and supervision are more mature.

Disadvantages: 1. Inconvenient purchase, shortage of goods, pollution caused by transportation, exploding cans, etc.; 2. Due to diet, the nutritional content is not in line with China's national conditions, and this supplement does not enhance nutrition. Or reduce it; 3. There will be some worries and problems regarding genuine products & rights protection

National Bank Milk Powder

Benefits: 1. Convenient purchase, guaranteed authenticity, and less difficult to safeguard rights; 2. Nutritional elements are in line with China's national conditions, with slight adjustments.

Disadvantages: 1. The price is higher, usually double or even higher than the same overseas milk powder; 2. There is concern that manufacturers will reduce production quality due to insufficient supervision by some relevant departments.

In summary, it can be found that both overseas shopping and domestic shopping have their own advantages and disadvantages:

If you have channels abroad (relatives , reliable friends, etc.), if you know that the milk powder you choose does not meet the national standards and can be supplemented with complementary foods, then overseas shopping is a safe and cost-effective choice. The only thing you need to pay attention to is the impact of transportation problems. The national bank saves trouble, but be aware of the accompanying high prices and the fact that the quality may not be strictly regulated abroad.

In addition, because many manufacturers will treat them differently, the Hong Kong version will have advantages in some aspects compared to the national version. The milk source may choose fresh milk instead of reconstituted milk. However, sometimes the nutritional content of the Hong Kong version is very different from the national version and the overseas version, so you need to pay attention if you want to buy it.

Personal opinion: According to everyone’s different situations, just choose the right one for your baby rationally. There is no best or safest milk powder.

The fourth question: fresh milk or reconstituted milk

A friend asked me how I know whether a certain milk powder is Reconstituted milk?

Actually, this is clearly written on the milk powder can,

You are On the raw material list, you can see raw milk, whole milk, skimmed milk, skimmed milk powder... etc. Milk-based raw materials:

Liquid (raw milk, whole milk, skimmed milk ) is fresh milk raw material,

The solid (skimmed milk powder, whole milk powder, milk solids) is reduced milk, commonly known as big bag powder.

P.s.: Raw milk is a label on the raw material list of milk powder produced in China, but it is not clear whether it is skim milk or whole milk

The difference between fresh milk and reconstituted milk is mainly caused by the production and transportation links:

1. Freshness: The short storage time of fresh milk requires that it be made into milk powder within 48 hours, but there is no such time limit for reconstituted milk

2. Contamination risk: Basically, when you see bugs, hair, etc. in milk powder in the news, they are mixed in during production, transportation, and storage. Reconstituted milk circulates more frequently and has a longer cycle. The probability of contamination is naturally higher.

3. Nutritional loss: Constituted milk is made into powder from fresh milk. The large packets of powder are mixed with water and reduced to add nutrients to make formula milk powder on the market. Many products are advertised as imported milk, but in fact, they just buy large bags of powder to reduce it, which is completely different from choosing overseas fresh milk to produce directly. Fresh milk is directly produced by wet process, which has higher nutrition retention and safety.

Personal Opinion: As a dad, I buy milk powder that is almost equally expensive. Why don’t I choose fresh milk instead of large packs of powdered milk? !

Thank you for reading, I will continue to write about a dad’s self-growth 1 milk powder Chapter (Part 2)

Mainly introduces how to read the nutrition table on the milk powder can to see whether a milk is suitable for you. Start with the milk source, raw materials, basic enhanced nutrition and special ingredients, and Here are some pitfall prevention tips for some milk powders that cut corners and cut corners. The current plan is to choose the top ten specific reviews of Amazon, JD.com, Tmall, Kaola, and Suning. Everyone is welcome to make suggestions.

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