Nancy writes: We aim for 20-30 gm/ day once fully-fortified feeds are achieved. Fenton growth chart is now most widely used and is based on both breastfed and formula-fed premies. ~~~ Thanks to Dr. Wight for the neonatologist reply. I must be losing my mind because 20/30g/day sounds like "normal" weight gain expected for a newborn. If this is the case, then these sets of parents ( several now) have been scared unnecessarily when their babies were gaining this way. These babies are home, breastfeeding or getting mother's milk, plus any vitamins and Fe they need. Is this "fully fortified" for a baby at home, or is this reference to adding fortifier when much smaller/younger'/hospitalized? Aside of interest? I googled "Fenton Growth Chart" and the first two sites were both Abbot Nutrition - it's great that a concerned mom's first stop online shows her how she can trust artificial feeding to grow her baby well... Thanks, Peace, Judy Judy LeVan Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL Brooklyn, NY, USA [log in to unmask] *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome