Originally Posted by snowy

Yes. Breast is best. Demonstrated benefits of breastfeeding include: it provides the correct balance of fat and protein, ensures nutritional completeness, helps ensure healthy physical growth, protects against many diseases, protects against faulty jaw development and tooth decay, ensures digestibility, and smooths the transition to solid foods (Berk, 2008). The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding until 2 years of age.