More and more experts say that breastfeeding your baby is the best gift you as a mother can give to your baby, in fact if you want to give your baby a headstart you breastfeed it. We see a constant rise in the number of mothers breastfeeding their babies. The chinese baby milk formula scandal (where the milk was contaminated, causing the death of a large number of babies.) has opened the eyes of many mothers and made them decide to breastfeed their little ones. Here are some more benefits of breastfeeding.

 

 

 

• Breast milk is the cleanest and safest milk product there is, you made it and you know it's the best
• Breast milk has all the nutrients your little one needs
• Breast milk is easily digested
• Breast milk is readily available and always at the right temperature
• Breast milk is a secret weapon against infections as it contains antibodies
• Breast milk is cheap
• Breastfeeding your baby is a unique experience that men can only dream about, it's the ultimate bonding experience between mother and child, and is highly enjoyable for both of them.
• Shed the extra kilos that you gained during pregnancy, breastfeeding will help you burn the fat

Breastfeeding tips

• Eat healthy, all you eat is part of what your baby eats, so eat a well balanced diet it's the same as when you were pregnant. Eat good proteins like chicken and fish and lean meat for iron, lots of green veggies, fruit and nuts and plenty of dairy products. Your baby will love you for it.
• Have frequent smaller meals, to maintain a steady supply of milk
• When you feed your baby try to let him/her drink from both breasts, wait until one breast is empty before changing to the other breast.  
• Use breast pads to absorb any leaking milk
• Use cracked nipple cream if your nipples are dry, cracked or sore.
• If your baby is tired or doesn't feel like drinking, use the breastpump to express the milk, store it in a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for up to 48 hours.

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