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9. Is it OK to give my baby soy infant formula?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, in term infants whose nutritional needs are not being met from maternal breast milk or cow milk-based formulas, isolated soy protein-based formulas are safe and effective alternatives to provide appropriate nutrition for normal growth and development. Isolated soy protein-based formula has no advantage over cow milk protein-based formula as a supplement for the breastfed infant. For more information on soy and infant formula visit the American Academy of Pediatrics' Web site.