Another reason to breastfeed:
http://www.ewg.org/node/25731


As if you needed another!!!!!

A recent study shows that babies are being exposed to a potentially harmful chemical every time they ingest liquid formula, and that all major U.S. baby formula manufacturers have admitted to use of the plastic's chemical in their cans.

The investigation by the Environment Working Group (EWG) has revealed that the toxic chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) is used to line nearly all infant formula cans, and can even be found in many plastic baby bottles as well.

Researchers say BPA acts like the hormone estrogen and can affect a developing brain and reproductive system. The study shows that all major U.S. manufacturers of formula use the chemical, including Nestlé, Ross-Abbot (Similac), MeadJohnson (Enfamil), Hain-Celestial (Earth's Best), and PBM (sold under various names at Walmart, Kroger, Target and other stores).

Speaking of breastfeeding. I have had lots of problems with Owen. He did not take to breastfeeding from the beginning so it was a struggle the first few weeks. I also (with both kids) has very sore, cracked and bleeding nipples for about 2-3 weeks. Many times I cried through nursings from the pain. It is possible to get through it though!! Also when my milk came in my breasts were so engorged he had nothing to latch on to. But thanks to a little research and these from Babies r Us I was able to get through that also. Now he has a couple teeth and for 2 days he bit me about 10 times while nursing. OUCH!!! I did some research from The baby book by Dr. Sears and The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding from The Leche League and he hasn't bit me in 2 days :) Even thought I call these things problems they really aren't, it is just part of breastfeeding. I don't think you can decide to breastfeed without knowing you might come across a few complications.


I can't even tell you how many people told me that when he bites me it is time for me to stop. Chances are he might bite me again but I will get through it because he is worth it :)