Breastfeeding IS STILL BEST for Babies

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Breastfeeding Do you agree that breast feeding is still best for babies? Let’s prove why by starting with the benefits of breastfeeding shall we?

  1. Breastfeeding can improve your baby’s intelligence. Hardworking researchers have found that babies who are exclusively breastfed have higher IQs than their counterparts. The fatty acids in the breast milk are responsible for this increase in brain power. In addition, breastfeeding provides a valuable bonding time for the mother and the infant. This helps to give the baby feelings of warmth, comfort and security. A perfect environment for breeding future Albert Einsteins.

  2. Breastfeeding can shield your baby from being overweight. Huh? This is true folks. Breastfed babies are less likely to develop obesity later in life. In fact formula fed infants were shown to have a 20-30% greater chance of becoming obese than those that were breastfed.

  3. Avoid increased incidence of SIDS with breastfeeding. SIDS is short for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. A study done in Germany successfully concluded that breastfed babies have a lower risk of SIDS.

  4. Improve postpartum blues with breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can also improve the mood of the mother. Whenever mums breastfeed, oxytocin is released. It’s a hormone that promotes relaxation so it helps to reduce anxiety and postpartum depression for the mother.

  5. Say goodbye to some forms of cancer with breastfeeding. Nursing for at least a year can protect you from ovarian and breast cancer. This is probably secondary to oestrogen suppression brought about by breastfeeding.

  6. Combat an army of diseases with breastfeeding. Whenever you breastfeed, your baby gets loads of immunoglobulin A (IgA for short) antibodies. IgA protects the mucosal surfaces of your baby’s anatomy and wards off invading microorganisms. This helps to protect your baby from illness.

  7. Baby Allergies 7. Breastfeeding helps your baby avoid developing allergies. Score another one for immunoglobulin A. IgA coats your intestinal border and prevents allergens from getting into your bloodstream and causing allergies (such as eczema).

There are some instances where the mother can’t breastfeed. Here are some of the most common examples:



  • She doesn’t know how to breastfeed. She hasn’t learned the proper technique to get her baby feeding properly. This can easily be combated by seeking professional help from your local plunket or healthcare professional.

  • She has to go back to work immediately. The father or a caregiver would then need to bottle feed the infant, however the mum can still express her milk into bottles to solve this problem.

  • She has inverted nipples making it difficult for the baby to feed properly. Professional advice can sometimes help here too.

  • She has a problem with not enough milk production. This can be due to dehydration and poor eating habits.

  • She is taking medication that can be harmful when passed on to the baby through the breast milk.

Goat If the mother cannot breastfeed or express breast milk for bottle feeding, then find a suitable infant formula that is as close to breastmilk in composition. Goat milk has a nutrient composition very similar to human milk so goat milk formula may be a good alternative.

When do you stop breastfeeding? When do you start giving

solid foods in addition to breastmilk or formula?



These questions above may sound funny, but they are real questions that trouble mums out there. According to the Australian Breastfeeding Association, babies should be breastfed exclusively for AT LEAST six months. So, only start contemplating giving your baby solid foods after this period.

Your baby is ready to start on solid foods when:



  • When he already has voluntary head control. This means that your baby can keep his head in an upright position. If he can’t, solid food could end up in his airways.

  • In addition to an upright head, a stable sitting position when supported is also important. Your baby needs this so that he or she can swallow well.

  • Observe your baby, does he keep on eyeing and reaching out for that apple or banana you’re eating?

  • Does your baby drool less? Then he may be ready for solid foods. food Watch to see if he has lost his tongue-thrust reflex (food put into his mouth gets gets pushed back out by his tongue). If this reflex is still there your child is not ready for solid yet.

All in all, nature intended babies to be fed on breast milk and this is still the best option for a healthy, happy baby.

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