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Infant formulas   

Overview | Recommendations | Side Effects | Food Sources

Alternative names:

Formula feeding; Bottle feeding

Side Effects

Improper mixing of infant formulas can result in abdominal pain, improper caloric intake, or other problems. Never water down the formula as that can alter your baby's salt balance which can cause seizures. Use of the wrong type of formula for infants with special needs can cause the baby's condition to become worse.

Disadvantages of bottle feeding:

  • Formula preparation and cleanup time
  • Cost of formula and bottles
  • Emotional conflicts for Mom regarding:
    • Guilt over not breastfeeding
    • Fear of depriving baby of breastfeeding experience
    • Fear of depriving baby of advantages of breastfeeding
    • Sense of depriving self of experience

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