re: Breastfeeding Linked To Higher IQ

ibclc-rn — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:33:22 GMT

According to a randomized double blind study of formula fed infants, attempts to add long-chain polyunsaturated fats to formula resulted in no increase in visual acuity, Bayley or Physical Development indices. Breastfed babies scored higher than both formula groups, the first group had the supplemented formula, the second group w/o the supplement. You frequently mention that when a mother is unable to breastfeed the next best choice is formula with your recommended additives. The second choice for optimal infant nutrition is MOM (mom's own mik), pumped and bottlefed to her baby. The third choice is banked human milk. The last choice should be cow's milk formulas.

re: Breastfeeding Linked To Higher IQ

nasheeta — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:27:41 GMT

Hi, I am still breastfeeding my 4.5 year old everyday. We had his IQ tested by a doctor specializing in gifted children. He had a perfect score on his verbal IQ, he is doing second grade workbooks at home, and has been reading since he was 1 year old. My husband and I don't work with him, he teaches himself these academics (we read with him about 1 book a week). My son is very motivated and spirited and spent lots of time learning on starfall.com with the laptop we bought him when he was 2. I can't help but think it's because of all the breastfeeding. He hasn't had a cold or any sickness in 3 years. My son is way brighter than my husband and I were at his age (neither of us were breastfed unfortunately). My message is PLEASE BREASTFEED AS LONG AS YOUR CHILD WANTS TO! You will never regret it and to hell with anyone who doesn't support you. We need more trailblazers in this world. Your child's well being and lifelong health are on the line. Remember the recommendations of the World Health Organization-at least 2 years.