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Prescribing infant formula to allergic babies

Authors :
Lombard, MJ
Labuschagne, I
Van Niekerk, E
Source :
South African Family Practice; May 2012, Vol. 54 Issue: 3 p199-201, 3p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

AbstractExclusive breastfeeding and postponement of complementary foods to four to six months of age are recommended for the prevention of food allergies. However, many infants receive formula milk for a number of reasons. Various types of formula are indicated to prevent or treat allergy and food intolerance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20786190 and 20786204
Volume :
54
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
South African Family Practice
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs39955352
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/20786204.2012.10874215