Drinks
What is the difference between whey and casein based infant formulae?
Infant
formulae contain whey and casein proteins and are either whey dominant or casein
dominant.
Whey dominant infant formulae (stage 1) have a protein ratio of 60% whey and 40% casein, which is similar to the whey/casein ratio in breastmilk. This forms a soft curd in the stomach which is easily digested.
Casein dominant infant formulae (stage 2) have a protein ratio of 20% whey and 80% casein, which is the same whey/casein ratio as cows’ milk. This forms a firmer curd in the stomach, and is a slower-digesting protein. Gastric emptying is slower with this milk compared to the whey dominant milk.
Both stage 1 and stage 2 formulae can be used in children under the age of 6 months.
All infant formulae must comply with strict regulations set by the EU Directive.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Breastfeeding is best for babies. Infant milk is intended to replace breast milk when mothers do not breastfeed. Infant milk should only be used on the advice of independent persons qualified in medicine, nutrition or pharmacy, or other professionals responsible for maternal and child care.
Whey dominant infant formulae (stage 1) have a protein ratio of 60% whey and 40% casein, which is similar to the whey/casein ratio in breastmilk. This forms a soft curd in the stomach which is easily digested.
Casein dominant infant formulae (stage 2) have a protein ratio of 20% whey and 80% casein, which is the same whey/casein ratio as cows’ milk. This forms a firmer curd in the stomach, and is a slower-digesting protein. Gastric emptying is slower with this milk compared to the whey dominant milk.
Both stage 1 and stage 2 formulae can be used in children under the age of 6 months.
All infant formulae must comply with strict regulations set by the EU Directive.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Breastfeeding is best for babies. Infant milk is intended to replace breast milk when mothers do not breastfeed. Infant milk should only be used on the advice of independent persons qualified in medicine, nutrition or pharmacy, or other professionals responsible for maternal and child care.
How much fluid should a toddler have each day?
Toddlers should be offered 6 – 8 drinks per
day, but more may be needed in hot weather and if they are very active. A drink should be offered at each meal, and once in
between meals –with a snack if one is being given.
A portion of fluid (drink) counts as: 100-120mls (3-4 ozs) of any drink (including milk) or soup. A 200-240mls (6-8 ozs) bottle of milk is 2 portions.
Toddlers need less milk than they did in their first year of life, and bottles of milk should be discontinued by about 12 months. Toddlers who continue to drink bottles of milk are usually filling themselves up on milk and leaving less room for iron rich foods and many go on to have iron deficiency anaemia.
A portion of fluid (drink) counts as: 100-120mls (3-4 ozs) of any drink (including milk) or soup. A 200-240mls (6-8 ozs) bottle of milk is 2 portions.
Toddlers need less milk than they did in their first year of life, and bottles of milk should be discontinued by about 12 months. Toddlers who continue to drink bottles of milk are usually filling themselves up on milk and leaving less room for iron rich foods and many go on to have iron deficiency anaemia.