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1. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding as the optimal nutrition for infants 

2. The American Dietetic Association promotes breastfeeding 

3. Breast milk is more digestible than formula 

4. Breastfeeding reduces a mother’s risk of breast cancer 

5. Baby’s suckling helps shrink mother’s uterus to pre-pregnancy size after childbirth 

6. Formula feeding increases baby girls’ risk of developing breast cancer in later life 

7. Formula Feeding is associated with lower I.Q. 

8. Breast milk is always ready and comes in a nicer package than formula 

9. Breast milk helps pass meconium 

10. Breast milk contains immunities to diseases and aids in the development of baby’s immune system.

11. Breastfeeding satisfies baby’s emotional needs and increases bonding between mother and baby 

12. Breast milk provides perfect infant nutrition 

13. Breastfeeding reduces a mother’s risk of developing ovarian cancer 

14. Recommended by the World Health Organization & UNICEF 

15. Breastfeeding protects against Crohn’s disease (intestinal disorder) 

16. Formula-fed babies are more at risk for obesity and being over-weight in later life 

17. Formula feeding increases risk of children developing diabetes

18. Breastfeeding helps decrease insulin requirements in diabetic mothers 

19. Breastfeeding may help stabilize progress of maternal endometriosis 

20. Breastfed babies have less chance of cardiopulmonary distress while feeding

21. Baby’s suckling helps prevent post-partum hemorrhage in mother 

22. Breastfeeding reduces a mother’s risk of developing endometrial cancer 

23. Formula feeding increases chances of baby developing allergies 

24. Breast milk lowers risk of baby developing asthma 

25. Formula feeding increases baby’s risk of otitis media (ear infections) 

26. Formula feeding may increase risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) 

27. Breastfeeding protects baby against diarrheal infections 

28. Breastfeeding protects baby against bacterial meningitis 

29. Breastfeeding protects baby against respiratory infections 

30. Formula fed babies have a higher risk of developing certain childhood cancers 

31. Breastfeeding decreases chances of developing rheumatoid arthritis 

32. Pre-term milk is specially designed for premature infants 

33. Breastfeeding decreases child’s chances of contracting Hodgkin’s disease 

34. Nursing helps mom lose weight after baby is born 

35. Breastfeeding protects baby against some vision defects 

36. Breastfeeding decreases chances of osteoporosis 

37. Breast milk aids in proper intestinal development 

38. Cow’s milk is an intestinal irritant 

39. Breastfed babies have less chance of developing ulcerative colitis 

40. Breast milk protects against hemophilus b. bacteria 

41. Breastfed babies require shorter pre- and post-surgical fasting 

42. Breastfeeding results in less sick days for parents 

43. Breastfeeding enhances vaccine effectiveness 

44. Breastfed babies have less chance of developing necrotizing enterocolitis 

45. Breastfeeding contributes to optimal child spacing 

46. Breastfeeding is easier than using formula 

47. Breast milk is free 

48. Formula is expensive 

49. Formula costs the government (and taxpayers) millions of dollars 

50. Breastfed babies require fewer doctor visits 

51. Breast milk always has the right proportions of fat, carbohydrates and protein 

52. Breast milk acts like a natural tranquilizer for baby 

53. Breastfeeding acts like a natural tranquilizer for mom 

54. Breast milk tastes better than formula 

55. Breastfed babies are healthier over-all 

56. Breastfed babies are less likely to die before their third birthday 

57. Breast milk is always the right temperature 

58. Breastfeeding mothers spend less time and money on doctor visits 

59. Fewer waste packaging products 

60. No bottles to tote 

61. Breastfeeding may lower the risk of developing high cholesterol 

62. No need to refrigerate 

63. Cow’s milk is designed for baby cows, while human milk is designed for human babies 

64. Breast milk aids in the proper development of a baby’s gastrointestinal tract 

65. Breast milk provides natural pain relief for baby 

66. Human milk is the perfect food for a sick infant 

67. Breastfeeding protects mothers against anemia (iron deficiency) 

68. Breastfeeding mothers spend less money on menstrual supplies 

69. A breastfeeding mom gets more sleep 

70. Babies that nurse are happier at night 

71. More sleep for dad 

72. Less equipment to maintain and store 

73. Less equipment to buy 

74. Breast milk has never been recalled due to manufacturing problems 

75. Fresh breast milk is never contaminated with bacteria 

76. No need to worry about which brand is better 

77. No need to worry about adding contaminated water 

78. Breastfed babies get fewer stomach infections 

79. Less chance of baby getting eczema 

80. Breastfed babies have great skin 

81. Less spit-up 

82. Breastfeeding is better for premature infants 

83. Breast milk contains no genetically engineered materials 

84. Breast milk contains no synthetic growth hormones 

85. Lack of breastfeeding associated with multiple sclerosis in later life 

86. Less chance of inguinal hernia 

87. Better cognitive development for low birth weight babies 

88. Better social development 

89. Decreased risk of baby developing urinary tract infections 

90. Suckling optimizes hand-to-eye coordination 

91. Breastfeeding is a self confidence booster for mom 

92. Facilitates proper dental and jaw development 

93. Breastfed babies have less tooth decay 

94. Less money spent on corrective orthodontia 

95. Better speech development 

96. Breast milk may help combat eye infections 

97. Breastfeeding may lower blood pressure in childhood 

98. No worry about latest ingredient discovered to be missing from formula 

99. Much nicer diaper changes 

100. Breastfed babies smell fantastic 

101. It's what breasts were designed for!