Exclusive replacement feeding means providing a baby with nutrients without using ANY breast milk-special powder milk can give this. It is best for mothers with HIV/AIDS to feed their baby ONLY special powder milk or ONLY breast milk-they should not give both. This is because powder milk and other food can cause tiny scratches in the baby's digestive system which can let the HIV virus from breast milk into its body. MOTHERS WITH HIV/AIDS MUST TALK TO A HEALTH WORKER TO DECIDE THE SAFEST WAY TO FEED HER BABY.

Attribution: Straight Talk Foundation