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Human breast milk

So, you know how cows make milk for their baby cows? Well, mommies also make milk for their babies! Humans have special parts called breasts that can make milk when a mommy has a baby.

The milk that comes from a mommy's breasts is called breast milk. It's really important for babies because it has special things in it that help them grow and stay healthy.

Breast milk has lots of things in it that babies need, like nutrients, vitamins, and protein. It also has something called antibodies that help keep babies from getting sick.

When a mommy makes breast milk, she can feed her baby by holding them close to her body and letting them drink from her breast. This is called breastfeeding. It's a really good way for mommies and their babies to bond and for babies to get everything they need to grow up big and strong!