Question
Can infants with phenylketonuria breastfeed?
Answer
Infants with phenylketonuria are not suitable for breastfeeding, so parents must undergo a check-up at the hospital when deciding on formula milk. Blindly purchasing formula milk for phenylketonuria infants will not be beneficial and may worsen the child’s condition. It is important to be cautious at all times. It is recommended to regularly check the blood phenylalanine concentration and adjust the amount of formula milk or protein powder without phenylalanine according to whether the concentration is within the appropriate range.