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Commercial Infant Formula
Closest in nutrient composition to breast milk
No anti-infective properties
Over concentration and Overload with salt and amino
acids
Over-dilution may occur
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Can be considered if family has reliable access to formula
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Home prepared formula
Animal milks
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Danger of over concentration or over dilution
Dried milk powder and evaporated milk
Breast milk
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substitutes
Micronutrient supplementation required
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Not recommended
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Breast milk banks
Source of breast milk for a short time e.g., for sick and
LBW babies
Risk of HIV transmission
Need screening
Wet-Nursing
Relative breastfeeding on infant
HIV testing
Informed of her risk
counseling
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