Researchers and health experts agree, breast is best when it comes to infant feeding. However, many women cannot or do no breastfeed for a range of personal reasons. Many babies, even if breastfed, do receive infant formula during their first year of life once breastfeeding has ended. A recent study found, however, that many bottle feeding mothers are being neglected.
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Needs of Bottle Feeding Mums Neglected
Monday, July 27th, 2009Breastfed Babies Weaned Later than Formula Fed Babies
Sunday, July 5th, 2009It is recommended by experts across the globe to hold off on starting an infant on solids until at least 4 to 6 months of age; with some experts claiming no sooner than 6 months. Ideally, an infant should be exclusively breastfed for the 6 months of life, but statistically many women to not reach that goal. Does the type of infant feeding method dictate how soon a baby is started on solid foods? A new study attempts to find the answer to that very question.
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Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kid's Nutrition Specialist, is the Mum-Mum Blog contributor.
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