I believe the 2.5 figure came from information to MAINTAIN weight and
the 2.75 or 3.0 figure would be more useful to calculate for growth
needs. I learned this from Kittie Frantz at a UCLA Lactation Educator
course 12 years ago. I will check current syllabus for a reference.
Perhaps in Kittie's book?
Mary Kay Smith, IBCLC
Romeoville IL

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