We encourage you to breastfeed and provide breast milk as the main source of your baby’s nutrition. Premature infants have greater nutrient needs for bone health and growth. We recommend that you supplement your breast milk with a small amount of 30 Calorie per ounce (oz.) premature formula each day to boost your baby’s nutrition.
DISCLAIMER:
Consult with your child’s primary care provider prior to use.
Daily Amount of Similac Special Care Premature 30 or Enfamil Premature 30 *FEED A MAXIMUM OF 4 oz. (120 mL) PER DAY |
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___ 2 oz (60 mL) per day |
____ 3 oz. (90 mL) per day Give 1 oz. (30 mL) 3 times per day |
____ 4 oz. (120 mL) per day Give 1 oz. (30 mL) 4 times per day OR give 2 oz. (60 mL) 2 times a day |
How to provide the formula supplement:
• Provide 1-2 oz. (30-60 mL) of formula 2 times a day according to your doctor’s instructions. The formula can be given in a bottle after breastfeeding or combined with breast milk when bottle feeding.
• Do not force your baby to take all of the formula. Your baby may enjoy smaller amounts of the formula at different times of the day.
• Provide only 1-2 oz. (30-60 mL) at a time. Do not give more than 4 oz. (120 mL) per 24 hours.
• Throw away left over formula still in the bottle after one hour of starting the feeding.
• Refrigerate unused formula for up to 24 hours after opening the container.