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CBme · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Instructions for a mother who plans to bottle feed her infant should include that:

a. After the baby is 1 month of age, the bottle can be propped with the infant on his or her side.
b. While the formula is being given, the infant should be held close and cuddled.
c. Formula left in the bottle can be saved for the next feeding.
d. Formula in a bottle should always be heated before feeding.

Question 2

Advantages of breastfeeding over bottle feeding include:

a. More freedom for the mother
b. Infant eats less often
c. Breast milk is least allergenic for the infant
d. Breast milk provides more protein than formula

frankwu0507 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
To promote attachment, the infant should be held during feedings. It is not necessary to heat the formula. Bottles should never be propped because it increases the risk of aspiration and ear infections. Leftover milk may become contaminated and should always be discarded after the feeding.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The infant is least likely to be allergic to breast milk. However, breastfeeding is more restrictive for the mother, and the infant eats more often. Breast milk has less protein than formula, not more.