Breast is Best Breastfeeding is a mother’s natural way of feeding her child, while providing the best nutrients possible for both the mother and the baby. Breastfeeding provides more than just milk in general, which is why it is more superior then formula feeding. Although there are many benefits of breastfeeding children, the most important benefits would have to be the overall health, overall cost, and the bonding between the mother and the baby. People may not realize it, but breast milk contains nutrients that help make sure the mother and child are healthy at all times. For instance, “Breastfeeding protects babies from infections and illnesses that include diarrhea, ear infections and pneumonia” (Surgeon General 2011). Breast milk
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For example, a baby becomes physically attached to whoever is holding and feeding them every day. When a child is bottle-fed, the parents could leave the child with whomever they desire. Parents could also leave the child unattended by propping the bottle up and leaving the room, which could be very dangerous, since the baby could easily choke. Also, this could weaken the child’s self-esteem by making the child feel lonely. On the other hand, a parent who is breastfeeding is there holding and nurturing the child the whole time they are feeding. When a baby feels sad or does not feel well, they would want their parents there holding and nurturing them. Also, they would want to feel loved by being cuddled whenever they cry. When a child is nursed, they seem to have a connection with the mother because they can hear her voice. “Breastfeeding is designed to be much more than just providing food- it is a time for nursing, comfort, and nurturing. This is a time for studying and memorizing each other’s faces, for speaking or singing to your baby and developing trust” (Palmer 2013). To conclude, breast milk and formula are both healthy for a child, but breast milk is healthier since it contains antibodies that help protect the baby. Although there are many other benefits of breastfeeding, the most important benefits would have to be the overall health, overall cost, and the emotional bonding between the mother and child. “Breastfeeding is the natural, healthy choice for mom and baby” (Adler
For example, a baby becomes physically attached to whoever is holding and feeding them every day. When a child is bottle-fed, the parents could leave the child with whomever they desire. Parents could also leave the child unattended by propping the bottle up and leaving the room, which could be very dangerous, since the baby could easily choke. Also, this could weaken the child’s self-esteem by making the child feel lonely. On the other hand, a parent who is breastfeeding is there holding and nurturing the child the whole time they are feeding. When a baby feels sad or does not feel well, they would want their parents there holding and nurturing them. Also, they would want to feel loved by being cuddled whenever they cry. When a child is nursed, they seem to have a connection with the mother because they can hear her voice. “Breastfeeding is designed to be much more than just providing food- it is a time for nursing, comfort, and nurturing. This is a time for studying and memorizing each other’s faces, for speaking or singing to your baby and developing trust” (Palmer 2013). To conclude, breast milk and formula are both healthy for a child, but breast milk is healthier since it contains antibodies that help protect the baby. Although there are many other benefits of breastfeeding, the most important benefits would have to be the overall health, overall cost, and the emotional bonding between the mother and child. “Breastfeeding is the natural, healthy choice for mom and baby” (Adler