What are the differences between breastfeeding and formula feeding?

Breast milk is very important for babies. It is rich in a large number of nutrients, as well as fat, minerals, etc. Milk powder is a more common food for babies. Milk powder is synthesized through artificial nutrition and generally has limited nutrition. Breast milk is more comprehensive and more suitable for baby growth.

Difference between breast milk and powdered milk

one. Advantages of breast milk:

1. The colostrum secreted by the mother within seven days after giving birth can not only replenish the newborn's calorie needs, but also has a laxative effect. It can remove the residual mucus and waste brought by the newborn from the mother's body, and help the meconium to be discharged more easily from the body. Colostrum contains anti-infective substances that can increase the baby's resistance to disease.

2. Breast milk has a moderate temperature and appropriate concentration, which can save time in mixing milk powder and reduce the discomfort caused by overheated or overcooled milk.

3. Breast milk contains nutrients needed by babies, especially unsaturated fatty acids. It is small in size, easy to digest, and will not cause gastrointestinal allergies in babies.

4. Breast milk can be fed directly to babies to avoid the risk of bacterial infection during high temperatures.

5. The spiritual satisfaction that a baby gets from sucking in his mother's arms cannot be replaced by anything else. The baby's sucking can stimulate the contraction of the mother's uterus, shortening the time it takes for the body to return to shape after childbirth.

two. Advantages of milk powder:

1. Mothers have more free time, which is especially convenient for working women, and housewives do not have to breastfeed and interfere with other important matters.

2. Most milk powders are fortified with appropriate minerals and vitamins to meet the needs of infant growth, while the nutrition of breast milk depends entirely on the mother's health.

3. Some milk powders may have better effects on babies with special needs. For example, skimmed milk is suitable for babies with diarrhea and dysentery; the fat globules of evaporated milk are relatively small, and the protein it contains is easier to digest and less irritating, so it is more suitable for underweight and premature babies; sucking milk gives a sense of fullness, so it is most suitable for older babies and those who have the habit of spitting up milk.