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Posted On : 13 Sep 2008

Till what age or weight of the preterm baby after the discharge from the hospital,feeding with Preterm Formula should be continued. When can one switch over to regular formula in babies born premature? Are there any Guidelines too ?

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Answer Discussion :

Subodh Kumar

or if gaining wt reg , maintaining temp without support

16 years ago

pediatriconcall

Generally preterm babies are given prem formulas till they reach 2.0 Kgs in Indian babies {or atmost 2.5 Kgs} and then they can be changed over to the normal formula.

Dr R Kishore Kumar
Consultant Neonatologist
Bangalore

16 years ago

Mohammed

after 1wk

16 years ago

santokh dhillon

I think there is no guideline but I will switch when there is documented good weight gain or doubled birth weight

16 years ago

Tinku Davis

1 yearof age

16 years ago

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