Breastfeeding v/s Bottlefeeding

Breastfeeding

Mother's milk is nonallergenic, contains the vitamins and nutrients your baby needs, provides temporary immunity to a number of diseases, and is often called the "perfect food." It is economical, requires no special equipment, and is readily available upon demand. 

The health advantages and conveniences of breastfeeding are many, but nursing your baby can present challenges. Fathers who feel left out because they cannot feed their children regularly can still give "relief" or supplemental bottles when mom is unavailable. Mothers who work outside the home may find it demanding to arrange work hours around feeding schedules or to pump milk for daily feedings. 

But breast milk can be stored in sterile containers for up to 48 hours in the refrigerator or in the freezer for 3-6 months for later use. Most nursing mothers feel the benefits outweigh the minor inconveniences. 

Bottlefeeding

Bottlefeeding offers an advantage that breastfeeding cannot - Baby's father can feed the child :-) 

Some women enjoy the freedom that bottlefeeding provides, since they are not solely responsible for feeding their babies. Additionally, bottlefed babies tend to be able to last longer between feedings since formula tends to be digested more slowly than mother's milk. 

Bottlefeeding does require purchasing equipment (such as bottles, brushes, nipples, and formulas), and the freedom gained by sharing feeding responsibilities can sometimes be offset by the time it takes to prepare your baby's bottles.

Which Is Best for you? You Decide... Share your stories here...
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1 comment:

  1. Anonymous5/22/2009

    I prefer Brestfeeding for first 6 months.

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