What can breastmilk do for your baby?

  Breastmilk is the best nutrition you can give your infant, but how does it benefit your baby once they are all grown up? The parentingpatch.com featured a depiction of The Breastfed Toddler on its website. (Source: www.TheAlphaParent) This adorable diagram lets you see how breastfeeding can enhance your child’s health from head to toe. The call-outs describe how human milk will improve your child’s immune system, skin, bones, eyes and yes, even taste buds! It also explains how breastmilk can help a child achieve a stronger sense of independence. Which facts are you most surprised by? Which one prompted you to breastfeed your baby?