Handbook of Dietary and Nutritional Aspects of Bottle Fee...
Preedy, Victor R. / Watson, Ronald Ross / Zibadi, Sherma
Newborn babies are usually fed via the breast which ensures optimal development and emotional mother-child bonding. However, in some circumstances breast feeding may be either inadequate or impractical. Historically, deficiencies in the provision of breast milk were addressed by wet-nurse feeding but this was superseded by the introduction of artificial milk feeds, i.e. formula or bottle feeds. This handbook covers formula feeds in the most co...