8 Reasons Why Breastfeeding Benefits Your Baby

Breastmilk…
- is the only PERFECT food, constantly changing to meet baby’s developing needs
- does NOT contain genetically engineered materials or synthetic growth hormones
- is easy to digest and the essential proteins are more readily absorbed
- contains immune factors that protect against infections and diseases
- contains a more complex protein leptin that helps to decrease risk of obesity and allergies
- enhances brain and cognitive development, resulting in higher IQ
- facilitates proper dental and jaw development
- promotes baby’s emotional well-being