Growth is the best measure of whether babies and children are feedingly amply..
Pacifiers: should only be started when the baby has a good latch
better than thumbs and fingers: can be taken away, and likely better
Breastfeeding is recommended up to the age of two (WHO).
Most babies are weaned between 6-12 months in Canada; if this happens before the age of 1, formulas should be used; if after, whole milk should be used...
2% milk begun around age 2
if baby only sleeps semi-sititng, ie in car seat...
can switch between formulas
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