Table 1 Basic characteristics of the enrolled infants
Formula A group (n = 50) | Formula B group (n = 50) | Breastfeeding group (n = 50) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gestational age (weeks) | 38.6 ± 1.1 | 38.3 ± 1.0 | 39.2 ± 1.3 |
Birth weight (g) | 3273.6 ± 381 | 3137.8 ± 433 | 3180.6 ± 400 |
Birth length (cm) | 49.6 ± 1.2 | 49.0 ± 2.1 | 49.1 ± 2.3 |
Birth head circumference (cm) | 34.2 ± 1.1 | 33.9 ± 1.3 | 34.1 ± 1.1 |
Days at enrolment (n) | 5.14 ± 2.2 | 5.1 ± 3.6 | 5.3 ± 2.3 |
Males (n, %) | 22 (44) | 29 (58) | 21 (42) |
Caesarean section (n, %) | 35 (70) | 28 (56) | 18 (36) |