Patient's question:
My baby is almost 11 months old. I want to give her some acid milk, but the Mengniu Probiotic Acid Milk I bought needs to be refrigerated. If I take it out to give her, it will be too cold. I was wondering if I can add some hot or warm water to it to make it less cold. Is it okay to drink like this? Can my baby drink yogurt now?Doctor's answer:
The stomach and intestines of little babies are small. If they drink yogurt, they won't be able to drink formula milk. Formula milk is more scientifically prepared than yogurt. Considering the nutritional components of yogurt and the potential harm it may cause to children, it is not recommended for parents to give yogurt to infants too early. Don't drink it before the age of one. After the age of one, but before three, you can drink it in moderation. However, formula milk should still be the main drink. The pH value of yogurt is not suitable for the stomach and intestines of babies under one year old. The gastrointestinal mucosa of infants is very delicate. The lactic acid bacteria in yogurt are acidic, which can stimulate the immature mucosa and lead to intestinal diseases in young children.