The mother of a 10-month-old infant tells the nurse that her infant "really likes cow's milk." What is the nurse's best response to this mother?

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It is recommended that infants be exclusively breastfed or formula-fed for the first 6 months, and then receive complementary foods along with breast milk or formula until they are at least a year old. Cow's milk should not be introduced until a child is at least 1 year old, as it does not provide all of the necessary nutrients for a growing infant and can increase the risk of certain health problems. Therefore, the nurse's best response is to recommend waiting until the infant is a year old before giving cow's milk.

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