A 2002 study confirmed that babies who are nursed at least 7 to 9 months had higher IQs
than their formula fed peers.
Since breastfed babies are statistically healthier
than their formula fed peers, the parents of breastfed babies spend less time out of work taking care of sick children.
Not exact matches
Breastfed babies typically need to nurse more often
than their
formula -
fed peers.
The study also found that moms who use expressed breast milk typically transition their babies to infant
formula feeding sooner
than their breastfeeding
peers, a trend that may impact the health of our next generation.