Soy Baby Blues.(soy milk may not be safe for infants)

From: E | Date: November 1, 1999| Author: KERLIN, KATHERINE | Copyright information

Can We Trust Alternatives to Milk-Based Formulas?

While most American women realize that breastfeeding is best for their baby, lifestyle choices and job realities can dictate the use of formula instead. When your baby is allergic to cow's milk formula (or you're a dairy-eschewing vegetarian), it can be a relief to find there's a widely available alternative: soy-based powders and liquids.

Soy formula, used for centuries in Asia but only since 1909 in the west...

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