To achieve this goal, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be fed breast milk for the first 6 to 12 months. The only acceptable alternative to breast milk is iron-fortified infant formula and not cow's milk.
Cow's milk given to a baby who is 7-12 months old is not advisable as it does not contain equivalent amounts of iron to formula. If you have to use cow's milk to feed your infant, ideally do so for as short a time as possible and for less than a week.
Why Do Babies Need Formula Rather Than Cow's Milk?
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