Breastfeeding helps defend against infections, prevent allergies, and protect against a number of chronic conditions” (Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding - KidsHealth. (1995-2016). Retrieved October 22, 2016, from http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/breast-bottle-feeding.html) “The advantages of breast milk include protection against asthma, diabetes, obesity, allergies and SIDS “sudden death syndrome” (Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding - KidsHealth. (1995-2016). Retrieved October 22, 2016, from http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/breast-bottle-feeding.html) But for the formula feed babies, the vitamins are not there. “Formula contains no antibodies, meaning that it cannot protect the baby against infections, allergies, and illness” ("Breast Feeding VS Bottle Feeding (Formula )." Breastfeeding-problems.com. N.p., 2009. Web. 22 Oct. 2016.) Breastfeeding is providing these babies with the vitamins their body needs to obtain a healthy life long …show more content…
Protein in the milk is easier for the baby’s belly rather than the formula. “Breastfed infants have less difficulty with digestion than do formula-fed infants. Breast milk tends to be more easily digested so that breastfed babies have fewer bouts of diarrhea or constipation” ("Breast Feeding VS Bottle Feeding (Formula).” Breastfeeding-problems.com. N.p., 2009. Web. 22 Oct. 2016.) Bottle feed babies are no different than breastfeed babies other than the way they digest the milk. “Formula fed babies are more likely to show colic symptoms and constipation due to the formula being too difficult to digest” ("Breast Feeding VS Bottle Feeding (Formula)." Breastfeeding-problems.com. N.p., 2009. Web. 22 Oct. 2016.) As a mother, you want the best for your baby’s system and what will give a less uncomfortable bowel