A mother tells the nurse that she is discontinuing breastfeeding her 5-month-old infant.What response by the nurse is best?

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For children younger than 1 year,the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the use of breast milk.If breastfeeding has been discontinued,then iron-fortified commercial formula should be used.There is no need to provide immunizations on a different schedule or specific reason for monitoring wet diapers.

A Mother Tells the Nurse That She Is Discontinuing Breastfeeding