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Im breast feeding my 6 months old but having a hard time pumping enough extra milk to make up her cereal. is it ok to use water or another alternative?

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Yes.: At 6 months of age, a little breast milk is still better than none, but you should not expect to meet all needs with it. Adding formula is fine; even a little whole cow milk if there are no problems with it.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/1/2012

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