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Using Formula
This form of nutrition may be used instead of breast milk due to lifestyle choices or the fact that women cannot breastfeed. Formula provides all the nutrition needed for a baby to thrive and grow. Every child is different and may need different nutrition to help them grow and be comfortable. Babies may also have an allergy, may be premature, or may have a reason to not consume breast milk. There are formulas specifically for an each type of baby. If a child has a lactose intolerance, they may turn to soy based formulas or lactose free formulas. Some babies may have bad colic and need a formula that will be extremely gentle but still provide all the nutrients needed to thrive and grow.

Newborn
Newborns typically consume half an ounce for the first 2 days after birth but will gradually increase to 1 or 3 ounces until 2 weeks after birth. They will begin to drink 2 to 3 ounces. You should expect to feed the baby every 8 to 12 times per day in a 24 hours span. Newborns will need to be fed throughout the night until their stomach can hold in more liquid and nutrition. Every baby is different and it's best to keep an eye out for your newborns cues.

2 Months
Babies at 2 months of age will begin to drink 4 to 5 hours every 3 to 4 hours. Every baby is different and it's best to keep an eye out for your baby's cues.

4 months
A 4 month old baby should drink 4-6 ounces every 4 hours. Every baby is different and it's best to keep an eye out for your baby's cues.

6 months
A 6 month old should drink 6-8 ounces every 4-5 hours. Every baby is different and it's best to keep an eye out for your baby's cues.

Starting Solids
When beginning solids it is important that the infant starts consuming solids with iron. Infants store iron from the womb and by 6 months of age it has depleted from their body.