Milky 101: Choosing the right timing to switch baby milk formula

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Milky 101: Choosing the right timing to switch baby milk formula

By Alpro Pharmacy

December 28, 2023

Occasionally babies will need a different formula, but there are also many instances where baby’s symptoms are quite common, and switching is not necessary. There is no evidence that switching milk formula is harmful for children, but it is important to monitor your child (weight gain, sleep quality, etc.) to see if your chosen milk formula agrees with their digestive system.

💡 Talk to our healthcare professionals to get better advice

🤔 Parents may consider to switch milk for baby when…

🥛 Is it safe for my baby to switch from milk A to milk B?

🆘 The signs your baby is alerting for a milk switch:

💡 Two effective methods for milk transition by experts:

Alternate Transition Method

Mixed Transition Method

✋🏻 Parents, be patient.

Give your child about a week to adjust to their new milk formula. Some will adjust right away whereas others may have experienced changes in stool pattern, gas, or spitting up until they become accustomed to the new formula. If you have questions or concerns, visit the nearest Alpro Pharmacy to check with our healthcare professionals.

💡 Parenting involves sleepless nights, stressful days, and many questions. We’re here to support you in your feeding journey and beyond. Walk to the nearest Alpro Pharmacy to get our expert’s assistance.

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