Question
The twins, born at 32 weeks, weighed 3.9 jin and 3.5 jin respectively at birth. After 18 days of hospital treatment, their weights increased to 4.5 jin and 4.6 jin and they were discharged. However, within one month after returning home, both infants only gained half a jin, and their current weights are slightly over five jin. Is such weight gain within the normal range for premature babies?
Answer
The weight gain of premature babies is generally slower compared to full-term infants. Therefore, during home care, special attention should be paid to the baby’s feeding and warmth. It is especially important to ensure that the baby maintains a suitable temperature during cold weather. For infants who are fed formula milk, it is recommended to give them warm water between feedings to promote digestion and prevent internal heat from building up. In addition,