- It is safe, hygienic, and available to the infant at the correct temperature.
- It meets the nutritional requirements of the infant fully in the first few months of life.
- It contains antimicrobial factors that provide protection against diarrhoeal diseases and respiratory infections in the first months of life.
- It is easily digested and utilised by both normal and premature babies.
- Breast feeding promotes bonding between the mother and infant.
This Article is From Aug 4, 2010
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