will help decide which formula is right for your baby. Never give milk from
cows or goats to a baby during the first year.
Formula comes in three forms:
• Ready to feed formulas need no mixing.
─ Use ready to feed formula if you are unsure about the quality of your
─ This type of formula costs the most.
─ This formula costs less than ready to feed.
─ This type of formula costs the least.
Water from your faucet is often clean enough to use unless it is supplied by a
well or your house has old plumbing. Old plumbing may contain lead. Lead
poisoning can cause brain damage in your baby. If you have well water or old
plumbing, have the water tested. You may need to use bottled water for your
baby.
Ask your baby's doctor how many ounces and how often to feed your baby.
Every time your baby cries he may not be hungry. Watch your baby for
feeding cues such as moving his hands to his mouth, movement of legs or
arms, and making noises. Do not delay feeding when your baby has signs of
being hungry even if you feel you have just fed your baby.
Each baby’s eating habits are different. As a general guide:
• During the first few days, most babies eat about 1-2 ounces at each