Is it good for the baby if the milk powder is too thick?

　　Some people believe that if the milk powder is thicker, the baby will get more nutrients, feel fuller, and sleep better at night. In fact, if the milk powder is too thick, it will be harmful to the baby. healthy Extremely harmful.

　　First of all, milk powder that is too thick will affect digestion. The appropriate concentration of milk powder depends on the proportion of various nutrients in the formula and the digestion and absorption capacity of the baby during the growth stage. There is a scientific basis. If the brew is too strong, it will cause baby indigestion , difficulty in defecation, and increased risk of gastrointestinal tract disease risk.

　　Secondly, if the milk powder is too thick, it will affect the baby's blood health. It will not only affect blood sodium, blood iron, blood calcium and other indicators, but will also significantly increase blood sodium concentration. Excessive sodium content in the blood will affect the absorption of calcium, causing the baby's physical development to be delayed and short. Moreover, infants and young children have a higher absorption rate of sodium than adults. Even if the sodium concentration in the blood is normal, as sodium accumulates, it will cause nerve system and kidneys.

　　Finally, if the milk powder is too thick, it will affect the baby's absorption of water, and in severe cases, it can cause azotemia. It is very important for babies fed with formula milk powder to replenish an appropriate amount of water. Too thick milk powder will cause the baby to lose appetite, reduce the willingness to drink water, and reduce the urine output and frequency. This indirectly increases the burden on the baby's kidneys and is very harmful. Overly concentrated milk powder also means that the baby consumes excessive protein. Coupled with reduced water intake, non-protein nitrogen substances produced by protein catabolism will be retained in the plasma, leading to azotemia.

　　In short, strictly follow the recommended preparation method on the formula milk powder packaging, and do not increase or decrease the concentration of milk powder at will. When preparing, add warm water first, then add milk powder, shake well and feed as soon as possible. Only by replenishing the baby with water from time to time can the healthy growth of the baby be ensured.