Be Healthy to Us Together: Soya Milk-giving for baby, it's Fact

Soya Milk-giving for baby, it's Fact

Soy milk or soya milk drink is not alien to Indonesia society. Everyone of any age may never drink it. But can give soya milk for infants?

As seen from its name, is certainly the soya milk is made from soya beans (soybean) or soy beans. In one cup (240 ml) unsweetened soya milk contained at least 7 grams protein, 4 grams fat, 4 grams carbohydrates, and 80-100 calories.

Soya milk is an excellent source of protein, potassium, vitamin A, and isoflavones. Therefore, made from plants, milk is cholesterol free and low in saturated fat.

Allowed or not?

Although nutritious vegetables, milk cannot be taken by everyone, such as in infants. Health experts recommend that soya milk does not provide for the baby, especially if the little one was born prematurely or aged less than six months. Why? Because infants aged 1-6 months should preferably be given breast milk (BREAST MILK). BREAST MILK has all the nutrients it needs the little one to grow healthy and growing.

Soya milk gives infants under six months also feared would increase the risk of the occurrence of soybean allergy reactions in her body. Not to mention the additional substances in milk soya which is considered not good for babies, such as sugar. If the formula contains lactose sugar types usual, then soya milk usually contain glucose. This glucose can damage the teeth of infants and young children.

In addition, there is also a concern if the soya milk provides baby can affect the development of their reproductive organs. Soy contains Phytoestrogens, natural compounds. Well, the chemical structure of phytoestrogen is similar to female sex hormones called estrogen. Feared it could cause premature puberty and thyroid problems. In addition, consuming large amounts of Phytoestrogens also thought could make the little weight tends to be low.

Soya milk-giving rules in children

However, soya milk can be given as an alternative in a child or infant is allergic to lactose or milk formula made from cow's milk. Of course, after discuss in advance with your pediatrician.

If you want to buy soya milk for infants, select made from whole soybeans (whole). Not a low fat (low-fat) or without fat (nonfat). For children under 2 years old, fat is essential for the growing brain. Make sure also if the soya milk fortified with vitamin A, vitamin D, and calcium.

When the Small soya milk drink, it is recommended to increase the intake of calcium. Soya milk contains natural substances phytate that able to reduce the body's ability to absorb calcium and other minerals.

Lastly, make sure your little one's intake of vitamin B12 are met. Soya milk is made from the plant, while the vitamin B12 found in animal foods, including dairy cows.

Keep in mind that approximately 10-14% of children who are allergic to cow's milk are also allergic to soy, so soya milk before giving it to the baby or child, make sure you discuss it first on the pediatrician.