Bottle Feeding and/or Breast Feeding

There are many pros and cons to bottle feeding and breast feeding. Breast feeding may prevent children against allergies, asthma, diabetes, obesity, and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Breastfeeding is a perfect balance of nutrients, and there is a high level of nutrients. It is easily digested and absorbed. The content will vary due to milk producing stage. It will meet the changing nutritional requirements also. The infant will determine the amount it eats. It is free, except for the optional things that you may want, such as nursing pads, bras, breast pump, and so on. It will always be the perfect temperature, and there is no preparation time. The milk will be available at any time or place. Some disadvantages would be that the mother would have to be ready for feeding, or have to have milk pumped if she is absent. The mother must pump if the feeding is missed. For some beginners it may be uncomfortable for them. Certain medications can interrupt medications with breast feeding. For bottle feeding the nutrition is not as efficiently utilized as breast milk. Some babies also have difficulty tolerating certain nutrients. The pediatrician/ care-giver will determine the amount for the baby. An advantage is that anyone can feed the baby. Some disadvantages for bottle feeding is that formula cost from about $54 to $198 per month, depending on the brand, bottles, nipples, and so on. You also have to warm the formula, and the preparation time will vary. The baby will sometimes not tolerate the formula, and you always have to carry bottles, formula and mixing items too.