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Is Lactogen 1 Or Similac Advance 1 Better For Infants?

Posted on Tue, 15 Sep 2015

Question: hello doctor , my daughter is 1 n half month old . Due to less breast milk , i have to give her formula feed too. i have been giving her lactogen 1 from the day one. My dr has suggested me similac adv 1 . i want to know which one is better lactogen 1 or similac adv 1. and is it ok to give formula feed...hope it doesnt hamper her growth. Though i breast feed her also.

Answered by Dr. Arun (40 hours later)

Brief Answer:
slightly better

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Similac advanced is slightly better in nutrient content and more natural to breast milk.
You can safely give it in addition to breastfeeding.
It will not impair growth.
Don't worry.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar