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I'm trying to get my baby off my breast. she won't drink the formula at all but today i tried it was some baby food it sort of worked. is that ok?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Absolutely: If thats what it takes, continue your regime.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/9/2013

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A member asked:

I'm trying to get my baby off my breast. she won't drink the formula at all but today i tried it was some baby food it sort of worked. is that ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

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