25 Reasons To Breastfeed

I breastfed this animal-lover until he turned 5!

Even while I worked full time (my breast pump and freezer were my best friends).

There are so many reasons why I breastfed…

Aside from my boy growing up to be smart and lovable and a budding author…

There is only one smartest dog in the world, and every boy has it. #westie #westies #westiegram #westhighlandterrier

A photo posted by Marissa Bautista-Bulatao (@marie_1102) on Jun 7, 2015 at 2:40am PDT

Here are my top 25 reasons why I breastfed and why you should, too:

1. Breastfeeding promotes bonding between mother and baby.
2. Breastfeeding satisfies baby’s emotional needs.
3. Breastfeeding provides perfect infant nutrition.
4. Breast milk is always ready and comes in a nicer package than formula does.
5. Formula-fed babies are more at risk for obesity in later life.
6. Breastfeeding is easier than using formula.
7. Breast milk is free.
8. Breast milk is always the right temperature.
9. Breast milk always has the right proportions of fat, carbohydrates and protein.
10. Breast milk tastes better than formula.
11. Breastfed babies are healthier over-all.
12. No bottles to tote.
13. Perfect food for sick baby.
14. More sleep for mom.
15. More sleep for baby.
16. More sleep for dad
17. Less equipment to maintain and store.
18. Less equipment to buy.
19. Breast milk has never been recalled.
20. Fresh breast milk is never contaminated with bacteria.
21. No need to worry about which brand is better.
22. Breastfed babies get fewer cavities.
23. Better speech development.
24. Breastfed babies smell fantastic.
25. It’s what breasts are designed for.