Drinking milk is a common trend in many countries including India. Especially babies are fed at night and put to sleep. Parents feed their babies at night before going to bed. Parents believe that giving milk at night proves to be beneficial for babies. If you also feed your babies at night with this thought in mind, be careful. Feeding a baby at night can be harmful for him. People think that milk is a night drink but it is not. Let’s know the reason behind this…
Why should children not be fed milk at night?
If your child is over two years old and has a cough and cold. In such a situation he should avoid giving milk at night. If your child also has constipation and fatigue, these may be symptoms of milk biscuit syndrome. You should know about this syndrome. If you give the baby sweet milk at night, it can cause cold and cough. It can also cause acidity.
Milk biscuit syndrome: Milk Biscuit Syndrome is not a disease, but giving a baby milk and snacks at night can cause reflux problems. Along with this, the child may face many health related problems. It’s not an allergy or an infection, but it could be caused by whatever you’re feeding your baby.
Why should babies not be fed at night?
According to reports, milk contains sugar that can raise blood sugar levels and cause hyperactivity in the baby. Due to which the child may have difficulty sleeping at night. If you think that feeding your baby before bed will help him sleep peacefully, you are wrong. This often interferes with sleep.
Many people have the misconception that if they feed their baby before going to bed at night, it will make them gain weight. But this is not entirely correct. Feeding the baby at night will not make him gain weight. Health experts believe that if you feed your baby and then put him to bed at night, his body cannot detoxify naturally. The detoxification process will be hindered. Therefore, if you breastfeed at night, stop it now.
Babies who suffer most from coughs and colds should avoid feeding at night. If your baby also has this problem, then do not give him milk at night for a few days. You yourself will notice the difference in your child’s health. His cold and cough problem will start to subside gradually. After this you yourself will not feed him at night.
Right time to give milk to babies:
The best time to feed a baby is in the morning after breakfast. The baby should be given milk with breakfast. By drinking milk in the morning, the child remains active throughout the day and the milk is easily digested. There is no problem in digesting milk. If your child goes to school, make sure to give milk to your child while going to school in the morning. This will also keep his stomach full in the morning.
(Disclaimer: The above facts are based on general information. News-Patiala does not endorse them. Consult the relevant experts before trying them.)