Baby Care

1. Feeding your Baby A Personal Choice

2. Why Breastfeed? More easily digested than ANY formula, resulting in less colic, gas, and spitting up Reduces food allergies Get protection from bronchitis, pneumonia, diabetes and asthma. less gas, diarrhea, and constipation higher IQ

3. Why Breastfeed? Contains endorphins, chemicals that suppress pain. 50% fewer ear infections than bottle fed babies Stronger immune systems Less risk of childhood obesity Better dental and facial development, and decreased likelihood of dental caries

4. Benefits for Moms Promotes bonding Promotes uterine contractions after childbirth and reduces bleeding Promotes weight loss Less risk of ovarian and breast cancers Economical—save over $1000 in the first year Convenient—always available, and always the right temperature Saves time—no formula to prepare, and no bottles to wash Clean and safe—and available when normal supplies of food and water are interrupted

5. Breast Pump Used when you need to leave your baby for a time Breast milk may be frozen for use later

6. Bottle Feeding Formula, nutritious alternative to breast milk Either parent (or another caregiver) can feed the baby a bottle at any time No need to pump if you leave your baby Formula-fed babies usually need to eat less often than do breastfed babies

7. Solid Food The current recommendations indicate that breast milk or formula should be baby’s main source of nutrition until at least 6 months of age.

8. You should always consult your baby’s pediatrician before introducing new foods to your baby.

9. Baby Hungry? Video link Sign Language