No to cow’s milk in baby bottles. Before a year, it is not adapted to their needs. It also exposes to more pollutants according to ANSES.
The plates of little French people are not immune to pollutants. But before that, it is their bottles that are exposed to various substances. In its latest survey on the diet of under 3s, the National Health Security Agency (ANSES) draws the alarm bell. It recalls in particular the rules on the milk-based diet of infants. “Only breast milk or infant formulas can cover the needs of the infant,” insists the Agency.
More pollutants
Up to 6 months, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding. Other foods can then be introduced, alternating with the mother’s milk. Clear advice but not always respected. 14% of the children consumed so-called regular milk, therefore of animal origin, during the study. Among them, half drank it exclusively.
However, before the age of one year, animal milk is not adapted to the nutritional needs of the child. Not only does it not meet the demand, it can also cause digestive problems. That’s not all: exposure to pollutants is also higher when toddlers have consumed regular milk. The levels of PCDD / F – a dioxin – and PCB – a chemical – are two to six times higher depending on age and product.
Source : Handles
Watch out for tap water
Plant-based milks (including soy) do not do any better: they absolutely do not cover nutritional needs. But it is above all the use of water that attracts the attention of ANSES. Indeed, few French women breastfeed (30% at 4 months). As a substitute, they most often use powdered formula. To reconstitute it, you therefore need water.
As the Agency specifies, “water is a contributor to exposure to certain substances (antimony, silver, arsenic, barium, lead and strontium.” For water drawn from the tap, the concentrations may vary depending on the region and Age of pipes Particular attention should be paid to lead concentrations in old homes As for mineral water, just refer to the label: those suitable for infant feeding display it proudly.
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