Iron and calcium for 4 weeks baby

2025-07-31 09:09:07
Our paediatrician told us to switch from Similac Advance Stage 1 to NAN PRO Excella Stage 1 due to constipation issues in my baby. Her poop looks like hard pellets and she strains a bit while pooping. She is formula-fed because of lactation issues. The baby is 29 days old and weighs 4.2 kg (she weighed 3.6 kg three weeks ago). She takes 60 ml of formula every 2 to 3 hours, with a total of 9 to 10 feeds a day. I am giving her a multivitamin (0.5 ml) and vitamin D (400 IU, 1 ml) daily. The paediatrician gave us Ferrobax Kidz and Ca++ Bytes drops. I assume formula is already fortified, I am using multivitamin and she is a full term baby born on 40th week. Does she also need iron and calcium drops? Please note we are in remote town and can’t question the doctor.
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Answered2025-08-02 03:16:15

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For term and well grown baby continue formula feed. Nan pro excella is also good. Continue it.. If possible avoid iron as it causes constipation.
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Answered2025-08-01 20:29:49

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Iron can lead to constipation . Nan pro excella 1 is also good . Continue multivitamin

Answered2025-08-03 05:46:41

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No need of supplements as your already using formula milk powder

Answered2025-08-02 05:52:17

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Not required for a term baby

Answered2025-08-01 17:01:51

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Routine supplementation of iron/calcium/multivitamin for a full term baby is generally not required unless indicated

Answered2025-08-01 16:40:33

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