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[–] 17 points 7 months ago (5 children)

Kid #1 was exclusively formula fed due to a milk protein allergy. Kid #2 was exclusively on the breast. They are in elementary school now, surrounded by germs. No noticable difference between how often they get sick.

In the end, a formula fed baby was far less stressful for us. No worries about feeding or pumping schedules. No worries about if they are getting enough. With infants, a calm and non-stressed parent is best.

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  • [–] 3 points 7 months ago* (1 child)

    That's a sample size of 2.

    Study after study has shown that breast milk, if possible (so e.g. not in the case of kid #1), is better than formula.

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  • [–] 4 points 7 months ago*

    Statistically it is better. The data is often decades old and shows more pronounced results in the developing world. But how much is it actually better in actual numbers? I did not find them in 5 minutes.

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  • [–] 4 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    Okay I need to go to bed, I thought this was a response to "who is your favorite South African artist" and I got really confused

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