There are certain benefits for babies to have night milk below the age of six months, and there will be certain disadvantages for babies to have night milk above the age of six months.
The stomach capacity of babies under the age of six months is relatively small, and babies have shorter intervals of hunger, so if babies do not drink nighttime milk, they may be in a state of long-term hunger, resulting in insufficient nutritional intake, which affects the growth and development of babies, malnutrition and other conditions.
Nighttime milk is not recommended for babies above the age of six months. Because the baby at this time has begun to eat a variety of normal complementary foods, nutritional intake can already meet the needs of growth and development, and need to be digested for a longer period of time. So if you give your baby night milk, it will increase the burden on the baby’s gastrointestinal tract at night and make the baby’s normal sleep affected.
If in doubt, it is recommended to seek medical advice on the correct way to feed your baby.