Breast milk is the perfect food with more of the good things babies need!
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be fed only breast milk until they are 6 months old, when solid foods can be introduced. Feed your baby a combination of solid food and breast milk until they are at least 1 year old.
Every ounce counts!
What is the difference between breast milk and formula?
Breast milk has:
Antibodies.
Anti-cancer (HAMLET).
Growth factors.
Enzymes.
Disease-fighting stem cells.
Hormones.
Anti-viruses.
Anti-allergies.
Anti-parasites.
Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO).
Probiotics.
Prebiotics.
Minerals.
Vitamins.
Fat.
DHA/ARA.
Carbohydrates.
Protein.
Water.
Formula has:
Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO)*.
Probiotics*.
Prebiotics*.
Minerals.
Vitamins.
Fat.
DHA/ARA.
Carbohydrates.
Protein.
Water.
*Not all formulas contain HMOs, probiotics or prebiotics.
How is breastfeeding beneficial to babies and moms?
Breastfed babies have less risk of:
- Constipation, diarrhea, colic and spitting up.
- Asthma, allergy and eczema.
- Ear infections, cold and pneumonia.
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
- Obesity and diabetes.
- Childhood cancers.
Moms who breastfeed:
- Lose pregnancy weight faster.
- Have increased protection from cancer and diabetes.
- Save money; formula costs over $1,500 per year.
- Have reduced risk of postpartum depression.
- Heal faster after delivery.
- Save time not having to prepare formula or clean bottles.