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Ofmom Probiotics Solves Tummy Problems for Weaned Babies

The healthy growth of a baby requires nutrients of all kinds. Around one year after their birth, breastfed babies will undergo the process of weaning. During weaning, be it mothers or babies, they should adjust themselves to the change physically and mentally as gradually as possible. In addition, in a congenial season, babies tend to be in a good condition, which is conducive to painless weaning.

Autumn, with its moderate weather, presents itself favourable to weaning babies. When weaning babies, we should reduce the time they spend feeding and decrease milk supply gradually— firstly, prolong the intervals between daytime feedings, introduce them to small, frequent meals of different solid foods and cut them down on breast milk; secondly, stop night feeding, increase their physical activity during the day, put them to bed on a full tummy and avoid waking them up in the middle of night to feed them on purpose. Abrupt or threatened weaning should be avoided lest it should have a mentally adverse effect on babies.

As babies are too young to chew and digest as effortlessly as adults, it’s recommended that foods and drinks for babies during weaning should be fine, soft, mushy, minced, thus being easily digestible. The types of food should be diversified to ensure nutrient intake sufficiency. We should have babies eat small, frequent meals and avoid feeding them on food and flavorings containing strong stimulants. When weaning, we still need to guarantee an appropriate daily intake of dairy products which are the main source of protein and provide essential nutrients for babies’ growth and development.

During the period of weaning babies and feeding them on solid foods, it takes time for their digestive system to adapt. New eating habits place a certain burden on babies’ gastrointestinal system which is not yet full-fledged, causing problems such as diarrhea or constipation as a common response to shifting diet patterns. Mothers can have their babies take Ofmom probiotic products with water or milk at a temperature below 40℃ degrees, which is effective in maintaining the balance of intestinal flora in babies, improving intestinal functions, stimulating digestion and absorption of nutrients, relieving problems such as constipation, diarrhea, and indigestion, thereby tempering

babies’ sensitive stomach and ensuring a smooth transition. Ofmom probiotic preparations also contain vitamins, calcium, zinc and other trace elements, more conducive to babies’ growth and development.

Since the gut microbiome of babies is not yet fully established with an immature immune system, greater importance should be attached to protection against stomach discomfort due to external environment. The following rules should be followed when it comes to weaning babies: food must be prepared in hygienic conditions and tableware must be disinfected; if starting by replacing breast milk with formula, choose an easily digestible one which meets the nutritional needs and is intended for babies at a certain age range; supplement with solid foods regularly and be mindful of taking a few days for their stomach to adjust to new ingredients before introducing new ones; be more attentive, be aware of abnormal bowel movements and weight loss and be swift to react to abnormality.

For babies, weaning is an important period which should not be precipitated into an end by parents. Otherwise, it may have unfavorable consequences for babies’ physical and mental health. Parents’ gradual guidance, patience and company are a recipe for babies’ successful transition.

Source: dzwww.com