When the parent of a 3-month-old infant asks when her baby can switch from formula to cow's milk, the nurse's response is based on the knowledge that the child should remain on formula until:
a. 3 months of age
b. 6 months of age
c. 9 months of age
d. 12 months of age
D
Children should not be given cow's milk until they are 12 months of age. Breast milk and formula provide the extra nutrition needed by infants. Infants who drink cow's milk are prone to iron-deficiency anemia, intolerance of whole milk protein, difficult metabolism for the gastrointestinal tract, and stress on the renal system.
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