Patient's question:
My baby is almost 8 months old. Since it was over two months, I have been using rice soup to mix formula milk. Recently, there have been reports saying that this is not a good practice for children. I asked a doctor if it's okay. ti ：Can I mix formula milk with rice soup?Doctor's answer:
Milk porridge and powdered milk are both rich in nutrition, but it is not advisable to mix them for children to consume. This is because powdered milk 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 powdered milk, 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 powdered milk mixed with milk porridge for a year. In the future, simply avoid mixing milk porridge with powdered milk.