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It’s an issue which has divided baby experts and one that continues to trouble and confuse parents: What is the best way to feed baby? On demand or by following a routine.
The former involves feeding baby whenever he or she indicates they are hungry or thirsty, which is usually by crying in the early months or by signals and words as they get older.
By contrast a routine involves watching the clock and feeding baby at set times, whether or not they seem hungry.
Let baby decide
Supporters of feeding on demand claim that this method is more natural and it is the way humans and our primate relatives have been feeding for millions of years. It is very easy to do.
Babies will take only the feed they require to satisfy their hunger and will stop taking the feed when they are full, according the Hong Kong Family Health Service’s guide on healthy eating for babies. Feeding on demand provides baby with food when they are hungry and comfort when he or she is unsettled or having trouble falling sleep.
However, some parents feel allowing baby to dictate feeding times put constraints on their own timetable – especially when they are planning a day out, travelling, or have a busy working day.
Experts also acknowledge that as a baby gets older, it is best to introduce more set meal time which will allow them to eat and socialize with their families.
Clock watching
A routine puts baby’s feeding times in the hands of parents.  It allows parents to plan their days and be more in control of baby’s schedule and how much he or she consumes.
However, it takes commitment to establish feeding routines and it is not usual for parents to try this method, only to give up if baby appears distressed or hungry between scheduled feeds.
Take it easy
The one thing experts agree on is that baby is more likely to be happy and content when mum and dad are also happy and content. Recent research in child development at the University of Kentucky suggested that six-month old babies can distinguish between happy and angry body language and that exposure to angry adults put them at greater risk of developing abnormal stress responses. This means it is important that parents find a feeding system that works for them and baby and keeps everyone happy.
Some babies seem to adapt to routines much easier, while others are happier snacking or feeding on demand. Some parents find a happy medium choosing a more flexible routine which allows feed times to be altered or changed slightly according to baby’s needs and their schedules.
The Wyeth BabyNes is an advanced formula preparation system which adapts to whichever method of feeding parents choose.
It uses capsules containing a wide range of stages of formula better designed to suit the evolving nutritional needs of baby. When inserted into the BabyNes machine, the formula is mixed with water at the suitable temperature to create smooth formula milk with minimal amount of lumps. The formula milk is then delivered into the feeding utensil at the touch of a button within one minute.
It is quick and easy to use which makes it ideal for parents opting to feed baby on demand. It even has a LED light feature for those night time moments when baby wakes up hungry.
Keeping track
The BabyNes machine is also Wi-Fi enabled and will automatically log when a feed has been prepared and then send the information to the parent’s smart phone via a special app or to their MyBabyNes online account. This enables parents to keep track of how many feeds baby has had, giving peace of mind that he or she is consuming enough to meet their changing nutritional demands.
This unique feature is also invaluable for parents who choose a more structured feeding routine, allowing them to check baby is being fed at the right times, even when they are not at home and baby is in the care of a trusted babysitter, domestic helper or grandparent.
The milk powder capsules come in range, which cover different stages of development up to 36 months in a more detailed way than traditional formula milk powder. This helps support, whether baby is fed on demand or routinely, that he or she is getting the appropriate amount of fat, vitamins, proteins, minerals and so forth to meet their evolving nutritional needs in different growth milestones.
 
**The feeding system that evolves with your baby**
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The period up to 36-months is a golden time of growth for your baby when his or her nutritional needs change continuously to fuel the development which takes place both physically and cognitively.
In recognition of this fact, Wyeth Nutrition created Wyeth BabyNes: an advanced nutrition system with Wi-Fi enabled machine which is more fine-tuned to address the concern of parents and caregivers, while preparing the feeds for baby. Directly imported from Switzerland, Wyeth BabyNes capsules offer more age-specific stages that are created to closely match baby’s evolving nutritional needs at each developmental phase.
 
To learn more about BabyNes: www.babynes.com.hk
 
References:


		http://www.apa.org/monitor/sep07/teaching.aspx

		http://www.fhs.gov.hk/english/reports/files/Survey_IYCF_parents_perception_executive%20summary_0304.pdf

		http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.12134/abstract

 
IMPORTANT NOTICE: 
	BabyNes 7-12 months is a follow-on formula for babies aged 7-12 months, formulated for use as a nutritional supplement for the transition to the semi-solid and solid food portion of the older infant’s diet.  BabyNes 13-24 months and 25-36 months are growing-up milk specially suited to healthy young children aged 13-24 months and 25-36 months.  All are not breast milk substitutes.
	Pictures for illustration and reference only, and may not reflect actual products.
	Wyeth® is a registered trademark of Wyeth LLC. Used under license.
BBN-EM-065-DEC-14


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