Patient's question:
Eight months have passed. During this time, I have been feeding the baby 300 milliliters of milk every 24 hours, along with 360 milliliters of specially prepared soy milk and 12 grams of, plus 25 grams of powdered milk sold in bags, and 50 grams of homemade rice powder. I feel that the baby has had normal bowel movements during this period (previously, when he wasn’t eating soy milk, he had difficulty defecating, and his stools were very hard). His urine is also no longer yellow. However, online says that it’s not good for babies to eat soy milk at 8 months, which leaves me unsure of what to do. Additionally, it’s said that keeping soy milk in a thermos is not advisable. But I feel that the soy milk made in the morning by the soy milk machine, placed in a thermos until the baby takes it in the afternoon, does not seem to spoil at all. I’m wondering if it’s still safe to give to the baby?Doctor's answer:
It is not recommended to give children under one year old too much soy milk. Soy milk contains calcium and plant protein, but the bioavailability of plant protein is relatively low and is not well-suited to the absorption characteristics of infants. It is not advisable for infants to consume it for a long period. Before consumption, it should be boiled over low heat for a certain period of time to destroy harmful substances in raw soy milk. Actually, formula milk is much better. It has a high calcium content and is easy to digest, which is beneficial for absorption by babies. It also contains many substances needed for children's growth and development, making it a good nutritional food. You can also let the child drink some Soul Sunshine colostrum, which can enhance the child's disease resistance and lower immunity.