Question
The baby is 33 days old and was hospitalized for 6 days due to jaundice and is now returning home. While in the hospital, the baby was fed with Dumex milk powder. Today, upon returning home, a little breast milk was given along with some formula (the brand of the formula is not specified, and the baby also had a taste of it before hospitalization was exclusively breastfed). Later in the evening, diarrhea was noticed. What should be done? Desired assistance: How should the feeding quantities of breast milk and formula be balanced?
Answer
The above symptoms suggest dyspepsia. Guidance: 1. Decide on a daily mixed feeding schedule for both breast milk and formula; it’s best not to alternate between feeding formula one time and breast milk another, as this can make it difficult for the child’s gastrointestinal function to adapt and may lead to further episodes of anorexia. 2. If vomiting has already occurred, follow the vomiting feeding schedule. 3. Stopping breast milk due to jaundice is acceptable; in this case, it’s best to treat the vomiting accordingly.