Kimberly asks,

> But this is in the healthy, term population.
> Hopes this helps. I would like to know if others do this as well (no
> fortified iron formula with breastfeeding until >6months)...or if I' off
> base here. Thanks
>
Yes, our pediatric group recommends low iron formula IF the baby needs
supplementation (or the mom chooses such -- sigh) for as long as the mother
is breastfeeding -- unless the baby is on solid foods and the baby is down to
breastfeeding only once a day or thereabouts.

Jan Barger

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