Feeding strategy | Breast milk plus formula supplements (give BOTH of the below daily) | Formula | ||
Breast milk | 6 feeds | 5 feeds | 6 feeds | |
Premature discharge formula | 2 feeds at 22 kcal/oz (75 kcal/100 mL)[1,2] | 3 feeds at 22 kcal/oz (75 kcal/100 mL)[1,2] | 2 feeds at 30 kcal/oz (100 kcal/100 mL)[3] | 8 feeds at 22 kcal/oz (75 kcal/100 mL)[1,2] |
Energy (kcal/kg/day) | 112 | 113 | 120 | 117 |
Protein (g/kg/day) | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3.4 |
Calcium (mg/kg/day) | 59 to 64 | 70 to 76 | 94 to 100 | 125 to 144 |
Phosphorus (mg/kg/day) | 34 to 35 | 41 to 42 | 49 to 56 | 74 to 80 |
For infants who are less than 44 weeks gestational age, a liquid formulation of premature discharge formula[1,2] or premature formula[3] should be used rather than a powdered formulation. Nutrient compositions of these formulas are based on commonly used commercial brands, as cited.