Bottle feeding Flashcards
Energy requirements
Kcal/kg/day
0-3months = 115-100
4-12 months = 95
(Decreases)
Protein requirements
G/kg/d
0-3 = 2.2 4-9 = 1.6 10-12 = 1.5
Fluid requirements
Ml/kg/day
0-3= 150 4-6 = 13 7-9 = 120 10-12 = 110
(Decreases)
Feed volume
1-2 wks = 7-8 times 50ml
6 months = 4 times 220ml
(Decrease no but increased ml)
High protein content of formula
Increased weight in first 2 years
No impact on height or length
Whey vs casein
Colostrum + early breast milk = whey dominant
Cows milk = high casein
1st infant formula content
High whey
Formula aimed at hungrier babies
High casein
Follow on/Toddler milk
More sugar and less nutrients
Average formula composition
Whey v casein
Similar protein, fat, CHO + kcal
Similar Fe, Na and Cl
Casein - higher renal solute load, Ca, P, K
LCPs
Intense brain growth 20wks gestation -> 2yrs
Brain = 30% DHA and 20% AA
Important for building brain tissue in early life
Most formula included - except organic
Probiotics
Some manufacturers added
Make up at lower temperature -> unsafe
Stopped making
Specialist
Soya
Hydrolysed
High energy
Other (comfort)
Bacteria
Powder not sterile + may contain harmful bacteria
Safe if made up correctly
Salmonella
Ready to feed
Sterile
Ultra heated
Expensive + require sophisticated packaging
