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During your baby’s first few months they get all the nutrition and Phe they need from breast milk and/or infant formula and their PKU formula. From around 6 months your baby will move onto the next stage of feeding, when solid foods are introduced.

Monitoring your baby’s blood Phe levels is an important part of managing PKU. Keeping blood Phe levels within the target range helps with normal growth and development.

Managing your baby’s PKU can be challenging and initially there will be many things you need to learn and understand. Your dietitian and others who have been through the same experiences will be a great support to you during this time.

Finding out your baby has been diagnosed with PKU is likely to be an emotional and overwhelming time for parents. The important thing to remember is that children with PKU treated appropriately from early infancy are able to live normal, healthy lives.

Learning about the condition and speaking to other PKU families can be a great support and a very useful source of information.
Always consult with your baby’s doctor and dietitian and other healthcare professionals as they will be a great support throughout the development of your child.