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Is it safe to breastfeed one of your children, but give another formula?
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Breast vs bottle: It is safe, and both give the baby the nutrition that they need. However, breast milk is uniquely designed for human babies. Most formulas are cow/soy based. There are other things in breast milk, not in formula, as well. If there are circumstances that make you need to use formula; it's fine. If you have a choice, I will always recommend breast milk.
Answered 7/11/2016
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