"Introduction" As we all know, premature babies are not fully developed when they are born, and their health and weight are not as good as those of full-term babies. Therefore, premature babies also need our special care. Full-term babies can be fed milk powder when they are born. Is the ordinary milk powder suitable for premature babies? I believe this is also a question for many mothers. In view of the physical condition of premature infants, premature infant milk powder has also appeared on the market. Below, let's learn about premature infant milk powder with me! What is premature milk powder?
Premature milk powder is a special formula for premature children, which is only suitable for premature children. Under the existing environmental conditions of obstetrics in China, the effect of feeding premature infants with special milk powder, or with special milk powder and breast milk, is better than that of breastfeeding alone.
Because premature infants are different from normal infants in that they are malnourished at first, and many nutrients are stored in the third trimester. Secondly, the metabolic and excretory system of premature infants is not well developed, so the digestive function is poor. Therefore, premature infant milk powder is beneficial to the nutritional absorption of premature infants for its gastrointestinal function. Finally, the growth rate of premature infants after birth is higher than that of normal full-term infants, and they need more energy and protein to "catch up" with normal growth, so the energy and protein content of premature infant milk powder are higher than that of ordinary milk powder. Moreover, premature infant milk powder also needs to contain fatty acids, especially DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA (arachidonic acid), which are helpful for the development of premature infants.
At present, the milk powder for premature infants on the market are all foreign brands. Because of the strict requirements for nutritional components and hygiene standards, the milk powder for premature infants has not been developed in China. How long should premature infants eat milk powder? < P > How long should premature infants be fed milk powder when they are just born? This is also a concern of many parents.
It is generally recommended that mothers feed their premature babies with breast milk first, and then feed their premature babies with milk powder in case of insufficient breast milk, generally for about 2-3 days. However, the feeding time depends on the baby's development. Replacing premature milk powder does not mean changing it when it is a few months, or when it weighs a few kilograms, but considering the age and weight at the same time. For example, when a premature male baby weighs 6kg three months after birth, it can be replaced by ordinary milk powder.
Due to the weak gastrointestinal function of premature babies, they are dependent on the first contact with dairy products. Generally, changing the brand or variety of milk powder requires gradual transition, that is, mixing the two kinds of milk powder together first, with more original brands and less new brands, and gradually adding new brands of milk powder to completely replace the old brands. Which brand of premature milk powder is good < P > Choosing premature milk powder is also one of the compulsory courses for every mother. When choosing premature milk powder, mothers must pay attention to choosing milk powder with nutrition suitable for the growth stage of premature babies and milk powder that is friendly to human body. Below, I would like to introduce the milk powder for premature infants on the market.
NO.1 Mead Johnson's first-stage infant premature infant milk powder 4g
Mead Johnson is an American milk powder brand with a long history, and Mead Johnson milk powder can often be seen in the market. It is recommended that you buy it through regular channels to prevent you from buying fake and inferior products.
NO.2 Wyeth Gold Baby Plus Premature Infant Formula 4
Wyeth is also an American brand. The milk source is mainly imported from New Zealand, and Wyeth's milk powder is sweet. When buying, mothers pay attention to the nutrients.
NO.3 Nestle is especially good at low birth weight infant formula 4
When we talk about Nestle, we all think of Nestle coffee, but it is not. Nestle milk powder is also very famous. Nestle is a Swiss brand.
NO.4 American version of Abbott's premature baby milk powder 363g
Abbott is also an American brand. According to the understanding of mothers who have bought Abbott's milk powder, Abbott's reputation is not bad.
NO.5 Nestle Liduojing low birth weight infant formula milk powder 4g
NO.6 Abbott Xikangbao premature infant first-stage milk powder 37g
When choosing premature infant milk powder, mothers should not blindly pay attention to the brand of milk powder, but also pay attention to its nutritional components. It is not that the bigger the brand, the more expensive the milk powder, the better, and choose according to the baby's development. What is the price of premature milk powder
The price of milk powder has not been very cheap, so what about the price of premature milk powder? Let's take a look at it.
the price of 4g of Mead Johnson's first-stage infant premature infant milk powder is about 17-2 yuan. The price of Wyeth gold-packed Aier plus 4g formula milk powder for premature infants after discharge is probably between 165-19 yuan. Nestle is particularly good at treating low birth weight infant formula 4g, and the price is about 13-15 yuan. The US version of Abbott's premature infant milk powder 363g is about the price in 17 yuan. The price of Nestle Liduojing low birth weight infant formula milk powder 4g is around 1 yuan. Abbott Xikangbao's first-stage milk powder is about 37g in 15 yuan.
Mothers should buy milk powder for premature infants through regular channels to prevent them from buying fake and inferior products. What's the difference between premature infant milk powder and ordinary milk powder? < P > Because premature infants are a special kind of body, their organs are not well developed. Premature infants are in a state of high metabolism, with low energy reserves and increased water loss. The demand for water is large, and the demand for calories is high, about 12 ~ 15 kcal/(kg d), and the demand for protein is 3.5 ~ 4.g/. Magnesium reaches 5% in the first week of intestinal absorption, and then decreases. When magnesium is deficient, it affects calcium balance, so calcium also decreases.
Premature infant formula belongs to special formula, which is characterized by easier digestion and absorption, and higher calorie and protein content than ordinary infant formula. And the content of DHA is also higher than that of ordinary milk powder.