Patient's question:
Recently, one of my little brothers has been feeling particularly upset. After learning more, I found out that his baby has low birth weight. He doesn't know what formula to feed the baby, so he wants to ask what formula is best for low birth weight infants?Doctor's answer:
Low-birth-weight infants are best fed with breast milk. The best formula choice for low-birth-weight infants is a formula specifically designed for them. Low-birth-weight formulas are rich in DHA, ARA, and whey protein, which are beneficial for retinal and brain development and can help increase the child's weight appropriately. Therefore, from a nutritional perspective, all formulas are the same, and for low-birth-weight infants, the main factor depends on whether the child can adapt and digest and absorb nutrients well.