When your baby is 1 year old, they can start to drink whole cows' milk or sheep's or goats' milk (as long as it's pasteurised).įind out more about drinks to give your baby. They can help you decide whether to try a different type. However, if you think a particular brand of formula disagrees with your baby, talk to a midwife or health visitor.
There's no evidence that switching to a different formula does any good or harm. Your baby can stay on it when you start to introduce solid foods at around 6 months and drink it throughout their 1st year. Unless a midwife, health visitor or GP suggests otherwise, first infant formula is the only formula your baby needs. First infant formula is based on whey protein which is thought to be easier to digest than other types of formula. The cows' milk in formula contains 2 types of proteins – whey and casein. First infant formula (first milk)įirst infant formula (first milk) should always be the first formula you give to your baby. For example, it cannot protect your baby from infections. However, it does not have the same health benefits as breast milk for you and your baby. While ready-to-feed liquid formula can be convenient, it tends to be more expensive and, once opened, needs to be used more quickly.įormula milk provides babies with the nutrients they need to grow and develop. There's a wide range of brands and types of formula available in pharmacies and shops. Always check labels carefully to make sure you're buying a suitable milk for your baby.įormula comes in 2 different forms: a dry powder you make up with water, or a ready-to-feed liquid formula. Formula milk, also known as baby formula or infant formula, is usually made from cows' milk that has been treated to make it more suitable for babies.
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