Which of the following are typical characteristic of breast feeding babies compared to bottle feeding babies. (a) He would not longtime (b) It would be more resistant to diseases (c) He would get more vitamins and proteins (d) Abnormal increase in his length
(3) Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants. It (3) Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants. It has a nearly perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat— everything your baby needs to grow. And it’s all provided in a form more easily digested than infant formula. Breast milk contains antibodies that help your baby fight off viruses and bacteria. Breastfeeding lowers your baby’s risk of having asthma or allergies. Plus, babies who are breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months, without any formula, have fewer ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and bouts of diarrhoea. They also have fewer hospitalizations and trips to the doctor. Breastfeeding has been linked to higher IQ scores in later childhood in some studies. What’s more, the physical closeness, skin-to-skin touching, and eye contact all help your baby bond with you and feel secure. Breastfed infants are more likely to gain the right amount of weight as they grow rather than become overweight children. The AAP says breastfeeding also plays a role in the preventionof SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). It’s been thought to lower the risk of diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers as well, but more research is needed.