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Jun 2024
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Cow's Milk Protein: How to Introduce You...

KATIE FERRARO
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#443: What if my baby has a milk allergy or can’t eat dairy foods? The only way to know if your baby is allergic to cow’s milk protein is to offer them that food. In this episode we look at milk allergy and how to prevent it, including the easiest way to offer your baby this potentially allergenic food and why it’s particularly important for exclusively brea ... Show More
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