What are the benefits of breastmilk for infants?
Breastmilk is best because: · It has the right balance of nutrients to help a baby grow · It gives babies essential enzymes needed to break down food · It provides babies the protection they need to fight germs and stay healthy Premature babies benefit the most from breastmilk. These babies need the milk’s rich nutrients and disease-fighting protection to grow. Breastmilk can also help babies with failure to thrive, babies who can’t digest formula and babies with allergies. Babies are almost never allergic to breastmilk. Breastmilk tastes different every time a baby nurses. This unique benefit helps babies enjoy many different foods later in life.
