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Is it enough to breast feed my baby 6 months then give her formula ? i don't want to but it takes time and i cant
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Every month helps: Current recommendations: breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months: to continue with adding solid foods for at least one year of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding may take time but formula preparation also takes time. Breastfeeding is cheaper than formula feeding. Baby benefits from fewer illnesses which also means less work time lost for mom. More about breastfeeding: breastfeedingonline.Com.
Answered 8/7/2013
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Every day helps: The superiority of breast milk over other feeds in infancy is well known.After 8-9 months as solids are added the benefit begins to diminish.For those moms whose life gets in the way with job or other conflicts, be comforted that ever the first 2-4 months of bf have placed your baby on a better course for good health.Bf to a year if you can, longer if baby needs nurturing, but do what you must.
Answered 10/4/2016
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