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Choosing specialty formula
Author(s)Mary Beth Nierengarten, MA
When a child cannot tolerate cow's milk, the choice of formula should be informed by the condition that precludes the child from consuming cow's milk or breast milk. Here are 4 specialty formula types.
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When a child cannot tolerate cow's milk, the choice of formula should be informed by the condition that precludes the child from consuming cow's milk or breast milk. Here are 4 specialty formula types.For more information on formula guidelines, please check out How to choose an infant formula.
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