Breastfed Babies Smell Better
Unlike the stinky stools of a formula-fed baby, the stools of a breastfed infant have a less offensive butter milk like odour. Changing the diaper of a breastfed infant is not an unpleasant task which is fortunate, because most breastfed babies have several bowel movements a day. When the baby looks at the face of the diaper changing caregiver and sees happiness rather than disgust, he picks up a good message about himself perhaps a perk for building self-esteem.
Breastfed Babies Have Nicer Skin
Many pediatricians who have developed a keen eye and sense of touch over years of examining babies report that they can often tell by the look and feel of an infant's skin whether or not the baby is breastfed or formula-fed. The skin of a breastfed baby often has a softer, smoother feel.
Breastfed Babies Have Better Vision
Not only does breastmilk build brighter brains and healthier bodies, it's valuable to baby's vision. Studies comparing breastfed and formula-fed infants show that visual development (called visual acuity) is more advanced in breastfed babies. This finding is particularly noticeable in premature infants.
This article was culled from the publications of Deen Communication Limited