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Is it permissible to accustom a child to taking the feeding bottle, and is the mother sinful if she refrains from breastfeeding her child from her breast without a reason?

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A father must provide food and sustenance for his young child. If the child is an infant, he is responsible for the expenses of breastfeeding. The mother is not obligated to breastfeed her child unless the child refuses to be nursed by anyone else, or if her husband commands her to do so. It is permissible to feed the child with formula if the husband agrees, as long as it does not lead to the child's harm. Breastfeeding is recommended due to its health and psychological benefits for both the child and the mother.

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