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Infant fed similac pro advance formula and receives a minute amount of breast milk a day. should we use a bovine colostrum product to boost immunity?
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Do not use: No need to use bovine colostrum product. Bovine colostrum product not advised to be used in human infants. Infant getting immunity boost from breast milk even if amount is small. Also infant received colostrum via breast milk in first few days of life.
Answered 10/8/2021
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