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Can Formula Milk Be Given To An 3 Week Old Infant?
Question: Hello Doctor..
My baby is 3 weeks old... my breastfeed is not sufficient for her.. I have sore and cracked nipples.. I can't feed her continuously. Can I switch to formula feed as well as breastfeed.. if so which formula feed is best for her.?
My baby is 3 weeks old... my breastfeed is not sufficient for her.. I have sore and cracked nipples.. I can't feed her continuously. Can I switch to formula feed as well as breastfeed.. if so which formula feed is best for her.?
Brief Answer:
yes you can
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the healthcaremagic
First evaluate whether breast milk is sufficient. This can be assessed by good weight gain ( 20-30gms/day) and good urine output (8 times in 24 hours).If these are there then no point in thinking of topmilk.
AS FAR AS POSSIBLE BABY SHOULD BE EXCLUSIVELY BREASTFED FOR FIRST SIX MONTHS
You can apply nipcare cream over cracked nipple.
If above criterion are not fulfilling then start complementary topmilk like NAN 1/DEXOLAC 1/ENFAMIL A/SIMILAC ADVANCE.Stop it as soon as nipple becomes normal
Happy to help you
Best regards
yes you can
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the healthcaremagic
First evaluate whether breast milk is sufficient. This can be assessed by good weight gain ( 20-30gms/day) and good urine output (8 times in 24 hours).If these are there then no point in thinking of topmilk.
AS FAR AS POSSIBLE BABY SHOULD BE EXCLUSIVELY BREASTFED FOR FIRST SIX MONTHS
You can apply nipcare cream over cracked nipple.
If above criterion are not fulfilling then start complementary topmilk like NAN 1/DEXOLAC 1/ENFAMIL A/SIMILAC ADVANCE.Stop it as soon as nipple becomes normal
Happy to help you
Best regards
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