The nurse should teach parents that which age is safe to give infants whole milk instead of commercial infant formula?
a. 6 months c. 12 months
b. 9 months d. 18 months
ANS: C
The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend the use of cow's milk for children younger than 12 months. At 6 and 9 months, the infant should be receiving commercial infant formula or breast milk. At age 18 months, milk and formula are supplemented with solid foods, water, and some fruit juices.
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