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Suggest The Ideal Formula Milk For A 8 Week Old Infant

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jun 2016
Question: my baby 8 weeks old and currently, i am giving dexolac premium 1 formula milk to her. First i want to know which is the best formula milk available?
what is the difference between dexolax premium 1 and dexolac 1.
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need more information - please answer the questions below

Detailed Answer:
Hi... I need more information about the baby before guiding you further. Please answer them and I will be glad to guide you further.

Questions:
1. What was the birth weight and what is the current weight?
2. How many times is the baby passing urine per day and is it good quantity?
3. What is the stool frequency of the baby?
4. What is the exact date of birth of the baby?
5. I would like to know why was formula feeding started in the first instance?

Coming to your queries.

1. Any of the infant milk formulas available as of now in XXXXXXX are the same with respect to the calorie supply. So there is nothing much to choose with respect to the nutritional aspects (except for the price and trade name).

2. Dexolac Premium higher content of lecithin and amino acids when compared to plain Dexolac.But usually Dexolac Premium is used for preterm babies or babies who are born under weight.

Please get back to me with answers to the above questions.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (32 minutes later)
birth weight 3.8 kg
current weight 6kg
urine is in good quantity ... 3 diapers got full daily
stool frequency.. 1time per day
dob 1 march
why formula milk because baby like to feed with good speed.
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
As for as possible give breast feeds - that is the best for the baby

Detailed Answer:
Hi....As for as possible give breast feeds - that is the best for the baby.

Do not use bottle for feeding, use spoon or paladey. If you use bottle for feeding the baby will not prefer to feed by breast directly.

Your baby is doing extremely well weight wise and is in good health condition without constipation. Dexolac seems to have suited best for your baby. Please continue the same.

I wish your baby a bright future. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. In this way even in health care magic you can follow up always with a single doctor who knows the history of your kid completely. Please find the link below -

www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak
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Dr. Sumanth Amperayani

Pediatrician, Pulmonology

Practicing since :2003

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Suggest The Ideal Formula Milk For A 8 Week Old Infant

Brief Answer: Need more information - please answer the questions below Detailed Answer: Hi... I need more information about the baby before guiding you further. Please answer them and I will be glad to guide you further. Questions: 1. What was the birth weight and what is the current weight? 2. How many times is the baby passing urine per day and is it good quantity? 3. What is the stool frequency of the baby? 4. What is the exact date of birth of the baby? 5. I would like to know why was formula feeding started in the first instance? Coming to your queries. 1. Any of the infant milk formulas available as of now in XXXXXXX are the same with respect to the calorie supply. So there is nothing much to choose with respect to the nutritional aspects (except for the price and trade name). 2. Dexolac Premium higher content of lecithin and amino acids when compared to plain Dexolac.But usually Dexolac Premium is used for preterm babies or babies who are born under weight. Please get back to me with answers to the above questions. Regards - Dr. Sumanth