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If you formula feed, your baby may be at risk for: 1. Asthma. Babies fed formula have been shown to have asthma problems much more often than breastfed babies. Keep in mind, that most, if not all of these risks, go well into early adulthood. 2. All types of allergies. Babies fed formula show increased allergies on skin, for food, and respiratory. 3. Intellectual growth has been shown to be enhanced by breastfeeding. Formula fed babies are behind their breastfed counterparts. 4. Lack of general nutrition. Because breast milk contains everything a baby needs, formula cannot provide an exact match. Formula babies have been shown to have nutrient deficiencies. 5. Did you know that breastfed babies have a lower cancer risk? Childhood cancers are more prevalent in formula fed babies. 6. Breast milk lowers the risk of diabetes. Formula fed babies have a higher risk of diabetes. 7. Formula increases incidences of high blood pressure and higher cholesterol levels. 8. Formula is man-made in factories. There is always a risk of contamination, and recalls of formula do happen. Breastfeeding is about as “sterile” as you can get. it is hard to be really clean when bottle feeding formula.
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