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Posted on Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Question: Could you please suggest the best formula product for my 14 days old baby boy.Baby was born at 35w 2d and was 2.23 kg. Current wt is 2.7 and no complication.Only med taking in Vit D3 drops.

Mother's milk production in very low and currently feeding both BF and Formula(PreNan).

Can we feed NAN PRO 1 OR ENFAMIL A+ STAGE1.
Which one is better ,easy to digest?Does both contain DHA,RHA & Probiotics?
Please suggest best formula milk along with BreastFeed.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Enfamil A plus contains both DHA/ARA and prebiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for asking on this platform

In XXXXXXX Enfamil A+ contains DHA, ARA(Arachidonic acid) and galactosaccharides(prebiotic).
Nan Pro 1 contains prebiotic only and does not has DHA/ARA.
In my personal experience I have seen that most of the babies tolerate both of these very well. Tolerance may vary as per individual.
As baby has crossed 37 weeks/2.5 kgs preterm formula like pregnancy is no more needed.
Breast feed is the best feed for baby. But if you find that breast feed is not adequate you may give any of these as per your preference.

I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (15 hours later)
does both enfamil a+ stage 1 and nan pro 1 contains probiotics?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Enfamil contains prebiotic that is galactosaccharides

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up

Enfamil A+ contains galactosaccharides that is a prebiotic while Nan Pro contains bifidobacterium a probiotic.
The difference between prebiotic and probiotic is that probiotic is gut flora while prebiotic helps in growth of probiotic(gut flora).
So Enfamil also helps in maintaining healthy gut flora.
Enfamil A+ contains added DHA and ARA.
In Nan Excella Pro there is probiotic with DHA and ARA.

You can try any of these.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain

Pediatrician, Cardiology

Practicing since :2006

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Suggest Formula Milk That Can Be A Substitute For Breast Milk

Brief Answer: Enfamil A plus contains both DHA/ARA and prebiotic Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for asking on this platform In XXXXXXX Enfamil A+ contains DHA, ARA(Arachidonic acid) and galactosaccharides(prebiotic). Nan Pro 1 contains prebiotic only and does not has DHA/ARA. In my personal experience I have seen that most of the babies tolerate both of these very well. Tolerance may vary as per individual. As baby has crossed 37 weeks/2.5 kgs preterm formula like pregnancy is no more needed. Breast feed is the best feed for baby. But if you find that breast feed is not adequate you may give any of these as per your preference. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Regards