Powdered Milk
1 year and up
⚡ Quick answer
Powdered milk, which turns into cow's milk when mixed with water, should not be given as a main drink before 12 months and does not replace breast milk or formula.
How to serve it by age?
Only as an ingredient in a small amount within food (such as milk pudding or soup); do not give it as a drink.
It can be diluted in the proper ratio and given as a drink in place of cow's milk.
⚠️ Allergen information
Cow's milk protein
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Do not give the dry powder directly by spoon; it creates a risk of coughing and aspiration into the windpipe, so always dissolve it thoroughly and add it to a liquid or food.
📌 Watch out for these
- Diluted powdered milk counts as cow's milk; do not start it as a main drink before 12 months.
- It does not replace breast milk or follow-on formula.
- Avoid sugar-added or flavored varieties and follow hygiene rules when preparing it.
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⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.