Breastfeeding:
The American Academy of
Pediatrics believes that breastfeeding is the optimal source of
nutrition
through the first year of life. It is recommended that you should
exclusively
breastfeed your baby for four to six months and then gradually add solid
foods
while continuing to breastfeed until your baby’s first birthday.more....
Bottlefeeding:
If you decided to bottlefeed your baby, get
your pediatrician's guidance to select a formula based on your baby's
needs. American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend homemade baby
formula since they tend to be deficient in vitamins and other important
nutrients.more....
Sources:
Shelov, S. P., Hannemann, R. E. (2005). The Complete
and Authoritative Guide Caring For Your Baby and Young Child.
American Academy of Pediatrics
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