Babies are Born to Breastfeed!

• Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed human babies. Infant formulas (artificial baby milks) are usually made from cow’s milk which is intended for baby cows!

• Breastfeeding encourages the best brain growth and development in babies. Breastfed babies are more likely to have higher IQ’s than infants who aren’t.

• Breastfed babies are on-third less likely to die of “crib-death” (also known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS).

• Breastfed babies have fewer illnesses and milder effects when illness does happen.

• Breastfed babies are less likely to develop respiratory infections, ear infections, childhood diabetes, and certain types of cancers.

• Breastfeeding helps your child’s facial structure develop. Breastfed babies are less likely to have dental caries or crooked teeth.

• Breastfed babies are less likely to grow into overweight children.

Helpful Breastfeeding Sites

• Breastfeeding - Best For Baby, Best for Mom

• Breast Feed For All

• Breast Feeding Partners

• Laleche League

• Consumer Guide to Mercury in Fish

• MyPyramid.gov - Nutritional Needs While Breastfeeding

• Florida Breastfeeding Coalition