When should premature babies change milk powder?

Premature birth is a common phenomenon in life. It is an early birth that occurs when problems are encountered during the development of the fetus. It is immature for the natural development of the fetus and is prone to problems. Moreover, the survival rate of premature babies is very low, and they are prone to various problems during their growth. The diet of premature babies is mainly based on milk powder. Let’s take a look at when is it better to change milk powder for premature babies?

Premature babies, as the name suggests, are babies born before full term. Clinically, babies born before 37 weeks of gestation are called premature babies, and babies with birth weight below are called low birth weight babies. Most premature babies are low birth weight babies.

After a premature baby is born, if the baby is breastfed, it is necessary to test whether the mother's breast milk nutrition meets the standard. If it does not meet the standard, breast milk nutritional supplements must be added in time. While promoting breastfeeding, sufficient energy and nutrients should be provided for premature/low birth weight babies.

If the baby is fed artificially (with milk powder), he or she should use special premature formula milk powder until the baby's height and weight catch up with infants of the same age. That is to say, when the baby's height and weight reach the standard value, then consider switching to ordinary formula infant milk powder.

The digestive system of premature babies is not as developed as that of full-term babies, and they have a certain dependence on the milk powder they first come into contact with. The wrong way of changing milk can easily hurt the baby's stomach and intestines, and even cause more serious consequences. You can choose the mixed milk-changing method to help the baby change milk step by step.

Note:

1. If the baby's intestines have weak adaptability, you need to avoid breakfast and dinner when changing milk, extend the adaptation time appropriately, or increase the amount of milk by half a spoonful each time to help the baby change milk, so as to avoid intestinal discomfort.

2. When changing milk, you need to pay attention to the baby's physical condition. Avoid changing milk after vaccination, when sick, with diarrhea, or with eczema, so as not to cause physical discomfort to the baby.

3. During the weaning period, the total daily milk volume remains unchanged and do not add additional complementary foods to the baby.