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Can I feed cow milk instead of formula milk to my new born? Is formula milk not healthy? Can a new born digest cow milk?
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Newborn CANNOT digest the cow milk. The protein content is TOO high. Formula milk is the universal acceptable alternative. If prepared safely and cleanly, then there will be no issues. For any queries, book an online consult. Take care !
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