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My baby girl was born of 33 weeks 3days. She is taking feed of breastmilk as well as similac neosure.
Now she is of 2 month 13 days old. Should I continue with neosure or change the formula?
Can I give her similac plus or similac advance?
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Hello,
Your baby’s corrected age is 6 weeks at present
Still needs preterm post-discharge formula like Similac Neosure — don’t shift to term formula yet.
Similac Neosure: Specially designed for babies born before 37 weeks
Has higher calories, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamins to support:
Catch-up growth
Brain development
Bone strength
Especially important until corrected age of 3 months (at minimum)
Corrected age = actual age – number of weeks preterm
So for 33+3 weeks born: At 2 months 13 days actual, corrected age ≈ 6 weeks
Next Steps
When to switch to term formula: Usually after 3–6 months corrected age, if:
Weight and growth are appropriate
Pediatrician gives clearance
Baby tolerates feeds well
Health Tips
Monitor:
Weight gain, length, and head circumference (growth charts for preterm)
Stool pattern and feed tolerance
Iron/vitamin D supplementation (as advised)
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
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9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Depends upon weight
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
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12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Depends up on weight of baby . Baby more than 2.5 kg . Give similac plus .
Next Steps
Stop neosure if baby’s weight more than 2.5 kg
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