Hello, One of my friend mix Lactogen 2 scoop n nan pro 1 scoop in one bottle to feed her baby I don?t know why she mix it. Is it safe for her baby.Please suggest.

Question

Adding arbitrary amount of baby formula is wrong practice. One flat scoop of formula is to be diluted in 30 ml of clean drinking water to make ideal formula milk for a baby. Hence the amount of formula milk is to be made in multiplication of 30 only. Addition of arbitrary amount of formula can make milk concentrated or diluted. Concentrated milk can make baby thirsty, dehydrated and can affect kidneys on long term while diluted milk has less calories and proteins which won't support baby growth and development. Hence make sure baby formula feed is to be made perfectly as advised. Only this can help baby to grow healthy. If baby is less than 6 months old then baby should be given exclusive breast feeding. If mother has lactation issues then better she should take help from gynaecologist or lactation specialist.

Mahesh Mete (Mrcpch London) · Accepted Answer

Adding arbitrary amount of baby formula is wrong practice. One flat scoop of formula is to be diluted in 30 ml of clean drinking water to make ideal formula milk for a baby. Hence the amount of formula milk is to be made in multiplication of 30 only. Addition of arbitrary amount of formula can make milk concentrated or diluted. Concentrated milk can make baby thirsty, dehydrated and can affect kidneys on long term while diluted milk has less calories and proteins which won't support baby growth and development. Hence make sure baby formula feed is to be made perfectly as advised. Only this can help baby to grow healthy. If baby is less than 6 months old then baby should be given exclusive breast feeding. If mother has lactation issues then better she should take help from gynaecologist or lactation specialist.