Can babies drink yogurt?

The baby's food is milk, breast milk, formula milk, etc., but the baby's desire for knowledge is very strong. Babies of four or five months old will want to eat, and they will be happy to eat some complementary food. Therefore, many parents will try to change the milk powder for their babies, such as milk and yogurt on the market. In fact, babies can drink yogurt, but it also depends on the baby's age. Not all babies of all ages can drink yogurt.

Yogurt not only retains all the advantages of milk, but also during the fermentation process, the lactose and protein in the milk are broken down into small molecules (such as galactose), which are easier to digest and absorb. The fat content is also twice that of milk. For babies who are prone to diarrhea after drinking milk, drinking yogurt will less likely cause bloating, gas, or diarrhea. Yogurt increases the active lactic acid bacteria, which can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines, inhibit the reproduction and action of putrefactive bacteria, thereby promoting the secretion of digestive enzymes and intestinal peristalsis in the body, and reducing the occurrence of diarrhea and constipation.

Yogurt contains less calcium, and babies are growing and developing and need a lot of calcium. In addition, the antibiotics produced by lactic acid bacteria in yogurt can inhibit and eliminate many pathogenic microorganisms, but they also destroy the growth conditions of bacteria that are beneficial to the human body. It also affects normal digestive function, especially for babies with gastroenteritis and premature babies.

The acid in yogurt can increase the acidity of stomach contents, promote the action of digestive enzymes, and inhibit the growth of E. coli. Therefore, it is suitable for children with weak digestive ability and infant diarrhea. The nutrients it contains are the same as fresh milk and are easier to digest than fresh milk. Therefore, it can be used as a milk substitute.

Experts advise everyone to decide the type of yogurt for your baby based on the baby's age. Babies one year old and under should mainly drink breast milk or formula milk. Babies over one year old can occasionally drink yogurt, but it cannot be consumed for a long time. After the baby's gastrointestinal function has matured, you can choose other types of milk and consume them together with formula milk. Eating milk or yogurt too early will cause certain harm to the body, but babies can also drink yogurt.