Patient's question:
My child is already 42 days old. He weighed only 3.9 pounds at birth. Currently, the doctors at the hospital recommend feeding him low-birth-weight formula. Now, he seems to have reached 10 pounds, but he always cries when he has a bowel movement. What kind of formula is good for a full-term low-birth-weight baby?Doctor's answer:
Most premature infant formulas are characterized by promoting growth. Low-weight formulas for premature infants are such: the correct gestational age is 2 months or feeding until the baby weighs 4-5 kilograms. As long as the baby's height and weight meet the standards, ordinary formula can be used as a substitute, which is more appropriate. Strengthen care, pay attention to keeping warm, avoid catching colds, and prevent gastrointestinal digestive problems. For specific consultation, please contact the hospital doctor.