http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/iron.html#uncommon
The contrast is astounding!

And on why not to use iron suppliments unless necessary:
http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/iron.html#whynot

Freyja May, LLLL, Fort Collins, CO


On 10/27/07, Pattie Draude <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have the numbers handy for mg's of iron absorbed from:
> breastmilk, formula, infant cereal, cream of wheat, oatmeal
>
> I have a mother who is putting a "scoop" of powdered infant formula in her
> baby's solids daily, as she feels her breastmilk isn't enough.  (Her infant
> is 9 months old).  I don't have the numbers handy here at home.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Pattie Draude
> Saskatchewan, Canada
>
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