breastmilk is still best for babies

Breastfeeding Pros:

Breast is best – provides essential antibodies he won’t get elsewhere, enhances brain development, and lowers risk of asthma and diabetes Good for you – burns calories (500 per day) and may lessen risk of breast cancer and osteoporosis Convenience and cost – you can go anywhere without packing a lot of bottles, plus no expensive formula to buy Bonding with baby- the emotional closeness can’t be matched

Breastfeeding Cons:

You are on call all the time – newborn feedings are every 2-3 hours Sore nipples, engorgement

Bottle Pros:

Comforting – you can see how much she’s eating You can share responsibility with someone else Similar bonding experience as you are holding child close

Bottle Cons:

Formulas cannot provide the same nutritional benefits Cost Time-consuming – you need to sterilize, clean and prepare each bottle Constipation – rarely seen in breastfed babies

– The parents and editors at Parenting.com

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