11 Questions
What does the AAP recommend regarding breastfeeding duration?
Breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months and continue until at least 12 months.
What benefit do breastfed babies have in terms of infections and hospitalizations?
They have fewer infections and hospitalizations than formula-fed infants.
Why do breastfed infants generally have an easier time with digestion compared to formula-fed infants?
Breast milk components are easily digested by newborns.
What is a key difference between breast milk and commercial formula according to the text?
Formula lacks the necessary vitamins and minerals found in breast milk.
Why do breastfed babies generally result in lower medical costs according to the text?
Breast milk eliminates the need for prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines.
Which of the following organizations recommends breastfeeding as the best choice for babies?
All of the above
What is one of the benefits of breastfeeding?
All of the above
What does the text suggest about the decision to breastfeed or formula feed?
It is a personal decision based on individual circumstances.
What is a concern that some mothers have about formula feeding?
That it will prevent them from bonding with their baby.
What does the text suggest about the bond between a mother and her baby?
It will always be created, regardless of the feeding method.
What does the text recommend for mothers who cannot or choose not to breastfeed?
Use infant formula as a healthy alternative.
Test your knowledge on the benefits of breastfeeding and formula feeding for infants, as well as factors that may influence a parent's decision. Learn about the differences between breast milk and infant formula, and common reasons why parents choose one over the other.
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