EBNEO Commentary: Early Full Enteral Feeding Compared With Gradual Feeding Increase in Preterm Infants

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effects of early full enteral feeding versus gradual feeding increase in preterm infants.
• Analysis of the FEED1 trial data
• Comparison of feeding protocols
• Assessment of nutritional outcomes
• Early full enteral feeding showed potential advantages in infant growth.
• Gradual feeding increase was associated with fewer feeding intolerance incidents.
• Findings suggest important considerations for optimizing infant feeding strategies.