feeding your baby
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FEEDING YOUR BABYA Personal Choice
WHY BREASTFEED? More easily digested
than ANY formula, resulting in less colic, gas, and spitting up
Reduces food allergies
Get protection from bronchitis, pneumonia, diabetes and asthma.
less gas, diarrhea, and constipation
higher IQ
WHY BREASTFEED? Contains endorphins,
chemicals that suppress pain.
50% fewer ear infections than bottle fed babies
Stronger immune systems
Less risk of childhood obesity
Better dental and facial development, and decreased likelihood of dental caries
BENEFITS FOR MOMS Promotes bonding Promotes uterine contractions after childbirth
and reduces bleeding Promotes weight loss Less risk of ovarian and breast cancers Economical—save over $1000 in the first
year Convenient—always available, and always
the right temperature Saves time—no formula to prepare, and no
bottles to wash Clean and safe—and available when normal
supplies of food and water are interrupted
BREAST PUMP
Used when you need to leave your baby for a time
Breast milk may be frozen for use later
BOTTLE FEEDING
Formula, nutritious alternative to breast milk
Either parent (or another caregiver) can feed the baby a bottle at any time
No need to pump if you leave your baby
Formula-fed babies usually need to eat less often than do breastfed babies
SOLID FOOD
The current recommendations indicate that breast milk or formula should be baby’s main source of nutrition until at least 6 months of age.
You should always consult your baby’s pediatrician before introducing new foods to your baby.
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