Question
My baby was born prematurely, and I need to feed him formula milk for a while. What kind of formula milk should a premature baby have?
Answer
For premature babies, breast milk is the first choice, followed by special formula milk. Premature babies can choose breast milk, premature baby formula, and full-term baby formula. Premature baby formula is specially formulated for babies with a gestational age less than 34 weeks. Full-term infant formula is suitable for babies over 34 weeks of gestation but not for premature babies weighing less than 2 kilograms. If there is intolerance, bloating, and unsatisfactory weight gain, premature baby formula can be used as an alternative. It is recommended to breastfeed premature babies whose birth weight matches their gestational age at discharge. If breast milk is insufficient, standard infant formula can be chosen.