It is important to pay attention to the brand and origin of the product
A particularly important issue when choosing baby milk is the brand and origin. Mothers should not arbitrarily choose a milk of any kind according to their feelings, but should choose long-standing, reputable milk brands with full information about the origin of the product.
When buying, it is also necessary to carefully check the information or signs on product packaging, stamps and labels to avoid buying counterfeit, imitation, poor quality products that affect the baby’s health.
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 1 It is important to pay attention to the brand and origin of the product](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-1.jpg)
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 2 It is important to pay attention to the brand and origin of the product](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-2.jpg)
For babies over 1 year of age who are lactose intolerant
Lactose is the main form of sugar found in animal milk and dairy products. Lactose is a source of glucose for brain and body activity, softens stools, creates a predominance of Bifidus and Lactobacillus which are beneficial bacteria, helping to develop the immune and digestive systems in the child’s body. . Lactose when entering the intestine will be broken down into glucose and galactose thanks to an enzyme called lactase (scientific name is Beta-D-galactosidase or Lactase-phlorizin hydrolase), this enzyme is secreted by the intestinal microvilli. . Without or deficient in this enzyme, the body will not be able to tolerate lactose (called lactose intolerance).
Lactose intolerance is a child’s inability to digest and absorb lactose, the excess lactose is converted into lactic acid, so when eating milk with this sugar, the child causes the following symptoms: abdominal distension, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, sour stools, red skin around the anus. The severity of the symptoms often depends on the amount of lactose ingested. Parents should choose lactose-free milk or consult a nutritionist to choose the right milk for their baby.
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 3 Lactose-free milk](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-3.jpg)
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 4 For babies over 1 year of age who are lactose intolerant](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-4.jpg)
For exclusively breastfed babies
Breast milk is the best and necessary food for babies from birth. Breastfeeding is a natural, economical and effective way to protect the health of mothers and children.
In the early stages of life, breast milk is the most complete and essential supplement for the all-round development of a child. Breast milk provides the baby with nutrients at the right rate for the baby’s development age, easy to digest with a weak and difficult intestinal system to absorb. So breast milk completely meets and ensures the nutritional needs of the baby so that the baby can develop completely healthy during the first 6 months of life.
Nutritionists recommend that mothers continue to breastfeed their babies until 2 years of age or as long as possible, without having to switch to raw milk.
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 5 Exclusively breastfed baby](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-5.jpg)
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 6 For exclusively breastfed babies](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-6.jpg)
Nutritional ingredients
The most important thing for mothers when choosing milk for their baby is the nutritional composition. Not all milk has the same amount of nutrients. Fresh milk for a 1-year-old baby can be derived from cow’s milk or goat’s milk. Based on the needs of use and the health status of the baby, the mother can choose specialized product lines containing the right nutrients for rickets, malnourished children, want to grow taller or grow taller. which brain development.
To buy the right milk for your baby, mothers should pay attention to the following 3 important nutritional indicators:
- Energy should have an index of 62-65kcal/100ml
- Calcium has from 110 – 120mg / 100ml
- Fat needs to have an index of 3,4 – 3,5g / 100ml, do not buy any milk with a lower index
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 7 Nutritional ingredients](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-7.jpg)
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 8 Nutritional ingredients](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-8.jpg)
Production process – Storage – Expiry date of fresh milk
Each type of milk is associated with a brand and that name speaks volumes about the quality of the product. Therefore, when choosing to buy fresh milk for a 1-year-old baby, mothers should choose brands with a closed production process, meeting strict standards to ensure that the milk is thoroughly cleaned, without any harmful germs. strong.
Mothers also need to understand the production process and distinguish the difference between two popular types of milk, pasteurized fresh milk and pasteurized milk, to have more suitable options for babies. Pasteurized milk is the most nutritious milk, purified from fresh milk and processed at 2 – 75 degrees Celsius for a short time and then cooled suddenly at 90 degrees Celsius. Milk also always needs to be kept cool at this temperature to ensure quality and use within 4 days.
Different from pasteurized fresh milk, pasteurized fresh milk is milk that is processed from raw fresh milk and pasteurized at a temperature of 140 – 150 degrees Celsius for about 30-60 seconds, then cooled suddenly at a temperature of 12,5. degrees C. Manufacturers can add milk powder, fat but not more than 1%/100g of product. Normally, on the packaging of pasteurized fresh milk, there will be a UTH symbol, a shelf life of 6 months and stored at room temperature. The vitamin and mineral content in pasteurized raw milk may be slightly lost compared to pasteurized fresh milk.
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 9 Production process – Storage – Expiry date of fresh milk](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-9.jpg)
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 10 Production process – Storage – Expiry date of fresh milk](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-10.jpg)
For overweight and obese children
Milk is indeed a nutritious food that is difficult to compare with other foods, but that does not mean cutting down on milk in overweight and obese children. For these children, the aim is to adjust to a low-calorie (calorie) diet to help them not gain more weight, but still have to ensure enough nutrients for the child’s adult development, especially height.
Meanwhile, there is no food with a higher content of nutrients that help develop height (calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, whey protein, lactose …) than milk if calculated on the same unit providing 1.000 kcal.
Just providing 1.000 kcal from milk can provide enough valuable nutrients that if using other foods can be up to 1.500 – 2.000 kcal. Therefore, for obese children, milk is a food that must not only be reduced but also increased in the daily diet.
Abstaining from eating and cutting milk can lead to calcium and mineral deficiencies, affecting the height, strength of the skeleton and the micronutrients necessary for the comprehensive development of the baby. For overweight and obese children, parents should consult a nutritionist to choose the most suitable fresh milk for the baby.
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 11 Children overweight and obese](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-11.jpg)
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 12 For overweight and obese children](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-12.jpg)
Fresh milk for children with constipation
Constipation is a common condition in any child. The baby has severe constipation, the stool is dry or too loose, and has difficulty passing stools. Children with constipation are often tired and lose their appetite.
Choosing milk for children with constipation is really a difficult thing because the baby’s digestive system is too immature. Therefore, mothers need to pay special attention to the following factors when choosing milk for babies with constipation:
- Choose milk that uses sugars that are easy for children to digest like lactose
- Choose milk with the fiber system GOS and FOS
- Do not choose milk containing palm oil or vegetable oil
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 13 Fresh milk for children with constipation](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-13.jpg)
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 14 Fresh milk for children with constipation](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-14.jpg)
Fresh milk for anorexia, malnourished children
In order to help provide enough nutrients and supplement missing energy, while helping the digestive system develop healthy, fully absorb the substances entering the body to help the baby’s body gradually recover and develop. Fresh milk for anorexia children needs to contain nutritional ingredients such as Zinc, B vitamins and Lysine to stimulate appetite, making children feel more appetizing.
Choosing fresh milk for anorexia and malnourished children is not difficult, but mothers should pay special attention to which nutritional components in milk are most necessary for their babies.
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 15 Fresh milk for anorexia, malnourished children](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-15.jpg)
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 16 Fresh milk for anorexia, malnourished children](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-16.jpg)
For babies over 1 year old with cow’s milk protein allergy
Cow’s milk protein allergy is a phenomenon that occurs when the immune system of children, especially infants, has an overly sensitive reaction to the protein in cow’s milk. This is the most common food allergy in infants and young children because cow’s milk is the first strange protein-containing food that this group of children has to absorb in a large amount, especially those who have been exposed to cow’s milk. drink powdered milk before.
When infants and young children have a cow’s milk protein allergy, their immune system will mistakenly recognize cow’s milk proteins as harmful and will react to these proteins and cause signs and symptoms. Baby is allergic to cow’s milk protein. Parents can choose formula with hydrolyzed protein or consult a nutritionist when choosing plant-based protein milk.
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 17 Plant-based protein formula](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-17.jpg)
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 18 For babies over 1 year old with cow's milk protein allergy](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-18.jpg)
For babies who are formula-fed or not exclusively breastfed
Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for babies in the first few years of life. However, each mother’s milk glands are different, the amount of breast milk in a woman in the first months after giving birth does not always meet the needs of the baby. And when mothers are unable or unable to exclusively breastfeed, infant formula is a safe alternative that ensures adequate nutrition for babies in the first few years of life.
When the baby turns 1 year old, parents can gradually change the formula to pasteurized whole milk or containing 3.5 to 4 grams of fat in 100ml of milk. When over 2 years old, parents can give their children pasteurized fresh milk or pasteurized fresh milk, but at this time can choose whole milk or low fat milk. Milk in the period of 2 years and older is considered as a supplement in the baby’s daily diet, no longer a main food.
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 19 Baby is not fully breastfed](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-19.jpg)
![Top 10 Notes when choosing fresh milk for babies 20 For babies who are formula-fed or not exclusively breastfed](https://toplist.one/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/top-10-notes-when-choosing-fresh-milk-for-babies-20.jpg)