Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Breastfeeding - What do I feed my baby when I cannot breastfeed?

If breastfeeding is not an option, use a store-bought iron-fortified infant formula for the first 9 to 12 months. The formula should be cow’s milk-based.

Use soy-based formulas only if your baby can’t take dairy products for health, cultural or religious reasons.
Babies who are fed formula won’t need a vitamin D supplement, since it’s already added.
At 6 months, you can begin to introduce solids to your baby's diet.