Carol wrote,

<< Regarding the question about a 3 month old infant and a 33 hgb level. The
 33 is actually the hematocrit level. According to Harriet Lane Handbook,
 the normal hgb level for a 2 month old is 11.2g and the hct is 35%. For a 6
 month old, the hgb is 12.6g and hct will be 36%. From 6 month-2yrs., the
 hgb will be 12.0g and the hct 36%. My question is "Is this baby being
 exclusively breastfed or on a formula (low iron?). Hope this info helps >>

This baby is 2 mos and exclusively bf.

My remaining question is, how low a hematocrit (eg, how far below 35 or
whatever) warrants supplementation in an exclusively bf baby?   A smidge
below?  or only vastly below?

In particular, if any docs out there would comment on their own practices I'd
appreciate it.  (Gail? Rob? Jack? Alicia?  anybody?)

Elisheva

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