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The Numerous Benefits to Baby
The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes that breastfeeding is important for optimal infant and child health and development. Breast milk is nature’s way of formulating the best nutrients that your baby needs at any given time. There are over 100 ingredients that are not found in cow’s milk and cannot be made in a laboratory. As baby changes, so does the breast milk to best suit your baby.
Other benefits include:
It’s easy to? digest! Breastfed babies typically have? less gas and spitting up.
A boost for Preemies! Premature babies? that are breastfed show remarkably greater health and growth than preemies? that are formula fed.
Less risk of infectious disease! This includes diarrhea, respiratory tract infection, and urinary tract infections. Generally breastfed babies have fewer colds, ear infections and recover more quickly even if they do.
Comforting! Breastfeeding just after immunizations can help ease your baby’s fears and discomfort.
Smarter? Some studies believe that the DHA found in breast milk contributes to a slightly higher IQ. This could also be attributed to the close mother-baby bond shared with breastfeeding.
Healthy weight. Breastfed babies eat what they want and quit. Bottle fed babies often overeat in an attempt to empty their bottle. When a breastfed baby gains weight rapidly you can be assured that it is healthy weight.
Less diaper rash. Since breast milk translates into less irritating bowel movements, babies tend to experience less diaper rash than their formula fed friends.
