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Are babies more satisfied by casein based formulas?

L S Taitz1, E Scholey

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Children's Hospital, Sheffield.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|April 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

About 20-25% of infants require a formula change within six weeks. This occurs regardless of whether they start with whey-based or casein-based infant formula.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatal Nutrition
  • Infant Feeding Practices

Background:

  • Infant formula selection is a critical decision for neonatal care.
  • Whey-based and casein-based formulas are common initial choices for infant nutrition.
  • Understanding formula tolerance and adjustment rates is essential for optimizing infant growth and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the rate of formula changes in infants within the first six weeks of life.
  • To compare the need for formula modification between whey-based and casein-based infant formulas.
  • To assess infant tolerance to initial formula types.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 173 infants initiated on whey-based formula was conducted.
  • A subsequent double-blind randomized trial compared casein-based with whey-based formulas.
  • Data collection focused on formula changes within the initial six weeks post-initiation.

Main Results:

  • In the initial review, 40 out of 173 infants (23%) required a formula change, typically to casein-based formula, by six weeks.
  • The double-blind randomized trial confirmed that approximately 20-25% of infants had their formula changed within six weeks.
  • This rate of change was consistent irrespective of the initial formula type (whey-based or casein-based).

Conclusions:

  • A significant proportion of infants, around 20-25%, experience formula changes within the first six weeks of feeding.
  • The choice between initial whey-based or casein-based infant formula does not substantially alter the likelihood of needing a change.
  • These findings highlight the need for monitoring infant tolerance and potential adjustments in nutritional support during early infancy.

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