Formula feeding; Bottle feeding
A variety of formulas are available for infants younger than 12 months old who are not drinking
Guidelines for infant formulas and normal infant feeding based on human breast milk are available from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
SPECIFIC TYPES OF FORMULAS
Standard milk-based formulas:
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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