The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that breast-feeding is the best way to feed an infant.
Breast milk is designed for a human baby's sensitive and still-developing digestive system.
Babies are almost never allergic to breast milk and may be less likely to suffer from colic, gas, and excessive spitting up if they are breast-fed. Babies who nurse also receive antibodies to bolster their immunity to disease. And since breast milk has a natural laxative effect, infants who nurse rarely suffer from constipation. Despite the strong case for breast-feeding, a good many moms cannot or choose not to breast feed. When mothers decide not to breast-feed, it is essential that baby receive the proper nutrition during the first year of life.