Nurten Elkin, emphasized the importance of breast milk and breastfeeding Lecturer. The cow's milk is not an alternative to breast milk. The most important allergic food in infancy is cow's milk. Sudden infant mortality, tooth decay, middle ear inflammation, growth and development retardation are common problems in those fed with cow's milk.
Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Head of Child Development Department member Nurten Elkin said, The first 6 months of infants to receive breast milk and breastfeeding should continue until 24 months with additional nutrients. The mother's first milk is the baby's first vaccination. The first milk, known as mouth milk or colostrum, is usually yellow and thick. Nutrition and disease protection feature to be given to every baby must be given, she said.