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Is Enfamil Advisable For An Infant With Underweight?

Hi I want to change my babys formula milk fro nan pro one to lactogen because my baby did not increase her weigth though she still on breastfeed n some mothers say lactogen is doing good to their babys.Or what about Enfamil is it good for a 3months old my is not gaining weight n shes alittle bit skiny.!
Fri, 3 Jul 2020
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Infants between zero and four months require frequent feedings, typically 8 to 12 per day.

You have mentioned that the baby is 3 months old and the weight has not been mentioned.

The number of calories in breast milk can be increased by pumping the breast milk and adding a predetermined amount of formula powder or liquid concentrate. This combination is called fortified human milk.

Calories can also be increased by adding less water to powder or liquid concentrate or by adding a calorie supplement, such as maltodextrin or corn oil.

For the safety of the infant, this treatment should be undertaken with the supervision of a health care provider or dietitian.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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Is Enfamil Advisable For An Infant With Underweight?

Hi Infants between zero and four months require frequent feedings, typically 8 to 12 per day. You have mentioned that the baby is 3 months old and the weight has not been mentioned. The number of calories in breast milk can be increased by pumping the breast milk and adding a predetermined amount of formula powder or liquid concentrate. This combination is called fortified human milk. Calories can also be increased by adding less water to powder or liquid concentrate or by adding a calorie supplement, such as maltodextrin or corn oil. For the safety of the infant, this treatment should be undertaken with the supervision of a health care provider or dietitian. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician