Patient's question:
My baby is almost 8 months old. Since she was over two months old, I have been mixing formula with rice soup. Recently, there have been reports saying that this is not a good practice for children. Can I ask the doctor if it's okay? ti is concerned about what kind of help: Is it okay to mix formula with rice soup?Doctor's answer:
Milk porridge and milk powder are both rich in nutrients, but it is not advisable to mix them together for children to consume. This is because milk powder contains fat-soluble vitamin A, which is generally lacking in other foods, while milk porridge is primarily composed of starch and contains an enzyme called lipoxidase. When this enzyme encounters fat-soluble vitamin A in milk powder, it can completely destroy it. Over time, this may lead to slower growth and development, weakened immunity, and increased susceptibility to illness in children who primarily rely on dairy products for their vitamin A intake.Recommendation: There are no major issues if your baby has been drinking milk powder mixed with milk porridge for a year. In the future, simply avoid mixing milk porridge with milk powder.