Do you think #10 is true for all babies? Image via Flashon Studio/shutterstock The supposed reason? For babies, breastfeeding is hard work, and some may not always feel up to the task and will fuss. Formula feeders have an easier time filling their bellies, so no wonder they’re more content! One possible reason is that formula contains more protein than breast milk: human milk is 8 percent protein, rhesus monkey milk is 11.6 percent. Formula trumps both at 18 percent. One study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that formula-fed babies are at higher risk for obesity later in life. Researchers surmise it’s because bottles are easier to gulp from than breasts, leading to overeating and a larger appetite they carry into adulthood. More from The Stir: How to Choose & Use Baby Formula Safely Researchers theorize that trying to stick exclusively with the breast can be so stressful, moms are more likely to call it quits, while moms who supplement with formula early on alleviate their stress over whether baby’s eating enough — and therefore have the fortitude to stick with breastfeeding longer as a result. More from The Stir: The Pros & Cons of Toddler Formula More from The Stir: ‘Fearless Formula Feeder’ Wants Moms to Know It’s Okay Not to Breastfeed
title: “10 Scientific Facts About Formula Feeding " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-04” author: “Shane Delacruz”
Do you think #10 is true for all babies? Image via Flashon Studio/shutterstock The supposed reason? For babies, breastfeeding is hard work, and some may not always feel up to the task and will fuss. Formula feeders have an easier time filling their bellies, so no wonder they’re more content! One possible reason is that formula contains more protein than breast milk: human milk is 8 percent protein, rhesus monkey milk is 11.6 percent. Formula trumps both at 18 percent. One study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that formula-fed babies are at higher risk for obesity later in life. Researchers surmise it’s because bottles are easier to gulp from than breasts, leading to overeating and a larger appetite they carry into adulthood. More from The Stir: How to Choose & Use Baby Formula Safely Researchers theorize that trying to stick exclusively with the breast can be so stressful, moms are more likely to call it quits, while moms who supplement with formula early on alleviate their stress over whether baby’s eating enough — and therefore have the fortitude to stick with breastfeeding longer as a result. More from The Stir: The Pros & Cons of Toddler Formula More from The Stir: ‘Fearless Formula Feeder’ Wants Moms to Know It’s Okay Not to Breastfeed
title: “10 Scientific Facts About Formula Feeding " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-17” author: “Norbert Bender”
Do you think #10 is true for all babies? Image via Flashon Studio/shutterstock The supposed reason? For babies, breastfeeding is hard work, and some may not always feel up to the task and will fuss. Formula feeders have an easier time filling their bellies, so no wonder they’re more content! One possible reason is that formula contains more protein than breast milk: human milk is 8 percent protein, rhesus monkey milk is 11.6 percent. Formula trumps both at 18 percent. One study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that formula-fed babies are at higher risk for obesity later in life. Researchers surmise it’s because bottles are easier to gulp from than breasts, leading to overeating and a larger appetite they carry into adulthood. More from The Stir: How to Choose & Use Baby Formula Safely Researchers theorize that trying to stick exclusively with the breast can be so stressful, moms are more likely to call it quits, while moms who supplement with formula early on alleviate their stress over whether baby’s eating enough — and therefore have the fortitude to stick with breastfeeding longer as a result. More from The Stir: The Pros & Cons of Toddler Formula More from The Stir: ‘Fearless Formula Feeder’ Wants Moms to Know It’s Okay Not to Breastfeed
title: “10 Scientific Facts About Formula Feeding " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-19” author: “Dixie Akers”
Do you think #10 is true for all babies? Image via Flashon Studio/shutterstock The supposed reason? For babies, breastfeeding is hard work, and some may not always feel up to the task and will fuss. Formula feeders have an easier time filling their bellies, so no wonder they’re more content! One possible reason is that formula contains more protein than breast milk: human milk is 8 percent protein, rhesus monkey milk is 11.6 percent. Formula trumps both at 18 percent. One study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that formula-fed babies are at higher risk for obesity later in life. Researchers surmise it’s because bottles are easier to gulp from than breasts, leading to overeating and a larger appetite they carry into adulthood. More from The Stir: How to Choose & Use Baby Formula Safely Researchers theorize that trying to stick exclusively with the breast can be so stressful, moms are more likely to call it quits, while moms who supplement with formula early on alleviate their stress over whether baby’s eating enough — and therefore have the fortitude to stick with breastfeeding longer as a result. More from The Stir: The Pros & Cons of Toddler Formula More from The Stir: ‘Fearless Formula Feeder’ Wants Moms to Know It’s Okay Not to Breastfeed
title: “10 Scientific Facts About Formula Feeding " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-17” author: “Tamra Cox”
Do you think #10 is true for all babies? Image via Flashon Studio/shutterstock The supposed reason? For babies, breastfeeding is hard work, and some may not always feel up to the task and will fuss. Formula feeders have an easier time filling their bellies, so no wonder they’re more content! One possible reason is that formula contains more protein than breast milk: human milk is 8 percent protein, rhesus monkey milk is 11.6 percent. Formula trumps both at 18 percent. One study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that formula-fed babies are at higher risk for obesity later in life. Researchers surmise it’s because bottles are easier to gulp from than breasts, leading to overeating and a larger appetite they carry into adulthood. More from The Stir: How to Choose & Use Baby Formula Safely Researchers theorize that trying to stick exclusively with the breast can be so stressful, moms are more likely to call it quits, while moms who supplement with formula early on alleviate their stress over whether baby’s eating enough — and therefore have the fortitude to stick with breastfeeding longer as a result. More from The Stir: The Pros & Cons of Toddler Formula More from The Stir: ‘Fearless Formula Feeder’ Wants Moms to Know It’s Okay Not to Breastfeed
