Differences Between Breastfed and Formula Fed Infants

Microbiota Differences Between Breastfed and Formula Fed Infants

This study will help us learn how a child's diet affects growth and development.

This study will see how infants diet affects their growth and development. Up to 170 infants will be enrolled for one visit.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Exclusive breast feeding or cow milk formula feeding during the first 3 months of life.
• For formula feeders, exclusively on Similac Advance Formula for at least 1 month prior to visit
• Age 2.5-3.5 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Infants born to mother with preexisting medical conditions.
• Infants born to mother with medications during pregnancy known to influence fetal growth.
• Infants born to smoking, alcohol drinking or drug use mothers during pregnancy.
• Preterm