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Babies: Breastfeeding

Home | Pregnancy | After Delivery | Babies | Toddlers | Preschoolers | Family

Why Breast Is Best!




 

 

 

Breastmilk has everything your baby needs for the first six months.

Breastfeeding also helps protect your baby from…

  • Colic
  • Ear Ache
  • Allergies
  • Effects of Smoking
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Tooth Decay
  • Colds and Coughs
  • Pneumonia and Bronchitis
  • Diabetes
  • SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
  • Hodgkin's Disease
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Some Childhood Cancers

 

Other Benefits of Breastfeeding include:

  • Higher IQ for Baby
  • Strong Bond between Baby and Mother
  • Develops Trust between Baby and Mother

 

Breastfeeding | Solid Foods

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