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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]1. Formula is not as good as breastmilk. 
2. Moot point because it’s your choice. 
3. Keep an open mind but say whatever you need to keep everyone off your back. [/quote]

Breastmilk benefits are way overstated. They are only minimal and reap no longterm benefits. [/quote]
Man, the insecurity is real. [/quote]

No insecurity for me. I think you're insecure that you got wrapped up in this " magical" illusion that breastmilk is somehow superior than formula. I've cared of numerous infants that were both breastfed and formula fed. Surprisingly, many of the breastfed kids were always sick, and had delay issues. I know that isn't the case with every breastfed baby though. The formula feds I cared for tended to get sick less often. I worked with two families where the EBF kids were much sicker than the formula fed kids. I've also worked with kids who couldn't gain weight on breastmilk, and had to have formula.

Studies have shown the benefits are overblown. There are no long term benefits. You can't tell which kid was breastfed or formula fed when they're in preschool. If you want to breastfeed, that is fine, but formula is an adequate alternative. [/quote]

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