Related topics breast feedingChildrens nutrition Advertisement One of the most beneficial things you can do for your baby costs absolutely nothing! Breastfeeding, while it can be quite controversial, continues to be superior to formula for both the mother and baby. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, mothers should breastfeed for at least the first year of a child's life and continue until they both feel they are ready to stop. Some of the major benefits to breast- fed children include: • less chance to contract a number of diseases later in life, such as juvenile diabetes, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and cancer before the age of 15 • increase in immunity to disease and...
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