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In the old days, the alternative to store bought baby formula has not been a home-made one, it has rather been a wet nurse. At the time, people had more kids, s
by xyzzyz 4y ago
In the old days, the alternative to store bought baby formula has not been a home-made one, it has rather been a wet nurse. At the time, people had more kids, so there were usually wet nurses available close by.
- Viliam1234 4y agoAlso, many kids died.
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- h2odragon 4y agoGoats milk
- SkyPuncher 4y agoWhich is associated with anemia in infants....
- Throwawayaerlei 4y agoIn the pediatrician's advice I link to in this subthread, there's a "Common mistakes to be aware of at all ages" section, and about that: "Goat's milk contains very little folate and its use as a primary calorie source causes megaloblastic anemia." Cows milk over 32 oz/day will cause iron deficiency, and "In children this is a hypercoagulable state and can cause cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. I have see this." Substitutes for human milk designed for human consumption turn out not to be trivial.