Owens, Labuschagne, & Lombard (2012) informs that, all infant formulas must contain sufficient amounts of basic nutrients, and are thus nutritionally interchangeable. Yet why are so many mothers still claiming breast is best? Niers, Stasse-Wolthuis, Rombouts, & Rijkers, (2007) conclude that breast milk has been termed an irreplaceable immunological resource because it supports passive and active immunity during the vulnerable first months and years of life. A number of components of breast milk are, indeed, irreplaceable, notably IgA. Other components, however, can be added to infant formulas. Owens et. al., (2012) also states that, in rare cases, for example, infants with galactosaemia or primary lactase deficiency, or for any other medical reasons where the mother is unable, or unwilling, to breastfeed, it is important to select a suitable infant formula based on the infant’s individual needs, and medical
Owens, Labuschagne, & Lombard (2012) informs that, all infant formulas must contain sufficient amounts of basic nutrients, and are thus nutritionally interchangeable. Yet why are so many mothers still claiming breast is best? Niers, Stasse-Wolthuis, Rombouts, & Rijkers, (2007) conclude that breast milk has been termed an irreplaceable immunological resource because it supports passive and active immunity during the vulnerable first months and years of life. A number of components of breast milk are, indeed, irreplaceable, notably IgA. Other components, however, can be added to infant formulas. Owens et. al., (2012) also states that, in rare cases, for example, infants with galactosaemia or primary lactase deficiency, or for any other medical reasons where the mother is unable, or unwilling, to breastfeed, it is important to select a suitable infant formula based on the infant’s individual needs, and medical