Definition:
This is an extra feeding given after the baby has been to the breast.
The general rule-of-thumb is to give 1/2 ounce of pumped breast milk or formula after breastfeeding.
Complementary Feeding
By Melissa Kotlen Nagin, About.com
Updated: June 9, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD
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