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I gave my two months old infant a drop of old prepared formula milk by mistake.what can happen to my infant?
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Should be ok: it should be ok, watch for any somtoch upset, vomting an diarrhea, but if just a drop, should not be a problem.
Answered 3/5/2015
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No biggie: The risk of infection or contamination by this is similar to baby sucking his/her fingers. I wouldn't stress over this.
Answered 5/26/2016
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