It's never too early to teach your child healthy eating habits. Many children with spina bifida develop an allergy to natural latex rubber . Look for these products made from vinyl or silicone instead. This allergy may also cause your child to have a problem with certain fruits, such as bananas and avocados, among others. Please ask to speak to the nurse practitioner if you think your child may have this allergy.
Most doctors recommend iron-fortified formula.
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