why is breastmilk so valued?

Question

Why can’t we add all the nutrients that breastmilk has to normal cow milk the same way we add calcium or things like that?

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Answer 1

We can, it’s called formula. It contains all the nutrients a growing baby will need. But there is one thing in breast milk that we can’t replicate. Breast milk contains the mother’s antibodies, which gives the baby protection for 6 months to a year. This slowly wears off, which is why its important to get vaccinated.