Remember that the American Academy of Pediatrics advises «exclusive breastfeeding for at least 6 months,» but to prevent
iron deficiency anemia, the AAP does suggest that exclusively breastfed babies be
supplemented with
oral iron until they start eating age - appropriate
iron - containing foods at 4 to 6 months of age.
Yes, but possible interactions may occur with aminogylcosides, barbiturates, bismuth, carbamezine, cephalosporins, kaolin, digoxin, insulin, laxatives, medications /
supplements containing aluminum, calcium,
iron, magnesium and / or zinc,
oral antacids,
oral sodium bicarbonate, pectin, penicillins, theophylline, and warfarin.