Breast-Feeding Infants: 100-Plus Reasons and Benefits to Nursing Babies

Nursing babies is the primary way to sustain life and give joy. Here are more than 100 reasons to nurse a baby.

-perfect infant nutrition

-breast milk adapts to growing child's needs

-prevent infection

-prevent colic

-prevent tooth decay

-no lactose intolerant infants can digest breast milk

-prevent 'baby bottle mouth'

-digests immediately

-breast milk designed for baby human, not baby cow (or baby soybeans)

-bonding between mother and child

-daddy can sleep

-it's God's plan

-all cultures recognize benefits

-promotes satisfied infants

-prevents obesity

-feels good

gives mom feel good hormones ~ prolactin

-prevents breast cancer in women

-size of breasts doesn't matter

-individual mother's milk is designed for each individual baby

-helps mother's overall health

-baby 'poo' doesn't not stink

-baby 'poo' does not stain clothes

-baby spit up does not stain clothes

-does not support 'big business' (Carnation, etc.)

-free

-saves $800-$1000 per year on formula alone

-limitless supply

-makes baby happy

-develops infant brain growth

-gives baby sweet breath

-helps prevent bone and joint problems

-perfect vitamin and mineral balance

-colostrum is super-food for newborn

-perfect for premies

-improves sex life of parents

-helps baby sleep and rest better

-proper lactic acid balance

-prevents gingivitis

-no buying bottles

-no buying formula

-no sterilizing bottles

-never run out

-helps prevent diaper rash

-convenient carry case

-user-friendly

-available immediately

-available anywhere

-no refrigeration required

-shapes baby's jaw properly

-prevents diarrhea

-prevents constipation

-easy to use

-gives baby clear skin

-helps prevent diaper rash

-heals infant illness

-no bottles to wash

-milk does not spoil

-no wasted milk

-helps low birth weight infants

-sanitary

-perfect temperature

-no heating bottle

-no CFC's from bottles

-no phthalates from bottle nipples

-spit up much less

-prevents iron deficiency

-helps mother lose baby weight faster

-helps ensure that mother eats properly

-baby knows she's loved

-calms unhappy baby

-prevents pacifier usage

-no need to get up at night (if baby rooms in)

-heals infant injuries

-prevents need for anti-depressants for mom

-helps with post-partum depression

-helps uterus to return to size faster

-speeds healing of episiotomy

-can tandem nurse twins or toddler and infant

-accepted by all religions

-natural spacing of children

-most women do not get their period when they are nursing

-promotes breast health

-endorsed by doctors

-helps relationship with other siblings

-economic background makes no difference

-gives weaker children a head start

-pro woman

-pro child

-pro family

-any age of mother can breast feed her baby

-nursing knows no race, creed, color, income level, level of education; it crosses all boundaries.

-Tells baby that he is loved above all things.

-Nursing is not just about feeding, it's about loving and nurturing.

for more information, contact La Leche League. If you or anyone you know is expecting a baby, please read this list when making your decisions about baby care. Promote the healthiest, greenest, most natural, most spiritual, most loving option on the face of our earth.