The nurse is teaching a prenatal class about feeding methods. A father-to-be asks the nurse which method, breast or formula, leads to the fastest infant growth and weight gain. Which response by the nurse is best?
1. "In the first 3 to 4 months breastfed babies tend to gain weight faster."
2. "In the first 3 to 4 months there is no difference in weight gain."
3. "In the first 3 to 4 months bottle-fed babies grow faster."
4. "In the first 3 to 4 months growth isn't as important as your comfort with the method."
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Explanation: 1. Exclusively breastfed infants have the same or slightly higher weight gain than their formula-fed and combination-fed peers in the first 3 to 4 months.
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