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Personally I still find the breastfeeding-IQ link dubious. This blog is an interesting look at the study mentioned: http://www.halfsigma.com/2007/11/breastfeedi
by greendestiny 18y ago
Personally I still find the breastfeeding-IQ link dubious. This blog is an interesting look at the study mentioned: http://www.halfsigma.com/2007/11/breastfeeding-d.html http://www.halfsigma.com/2007/11/breastfeeding-d.html
If a study that controls for maternal and paternal IQ and uses modern formula still finds a link then it would be more convincing. Having said that, breastfeeding seems to have a clear positive effect on the immune system of babies.
- Alex3917 18y agoI think the immune system effects alone make breastfeeding the clear best practice, even if no IQ boost exists.
- KiwiNige 18y agoThere is also a school of though that says the extra cuddles and being held in mothers space is good for them alone. This can be done with a bottle but does not have to be.