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2017-06-15 15:32:39
My 2 and half months baby is not taking any formula milk. I m having lactation issue. Can I give her mother dairy's cow milk or any other pasteurized toned milk. If yes should it be diluted with water?
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Composition of infant formula is similar to breast milk,so that infant formulas are better for your baby. Cow milk is difficult to digest by human babies It may induce milk allergy.

Answered2017-06-16 12:12:36

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