Breastfed/ bottle fed long term outcomes

https://bwc.nhs.uk/news/new-research-reveals-new-insight-into-why-breastfed-babies-have-improved-immune-systems-3155/ please no one attack me im just spreading information, do what works for you though you shouldn’t feel guilty there’s many different factors to children’s health

I can’t speak for my kids as they were combo fed. But if it makes you feel better, I was breastfed and have chronic sinus issues, had to get my tonsils out from consistent strep and catch everything my kids have brought home. My husband was formula fed and is literally never sick. Ever lol. Do not beat yourself up.

Breastfeeding is minimally beneficial long term.

never feel guilty for the decisions your making long as you did it with a good heart :) Hands down moms who breast feed really are amazing in my opinion- but i couldn't do it. mine are bottle fed and we haven't any conditions and to be honest if we did its just bad-luck more than anything in my opinion :) I think alot of things go out the window when they start sucking the shopping trolley around aldi 😅🤣

My kids are 16 & 4 & I’m 43 & my brother is 56, my bio mom & I were both non producers, none of our kids have ever had an ear infection, none of us have respiratory issues, I’ve had the flu a couple times & one of those it did turn into pneumonia, I also got the stomach flu once when I was 7 & never ate lettuce again, my 16y has had the flu(B) once, covid once, 4yo got covid at the same time but that was the only time to date that he’s been sick other than car sickness & we all caught it. My teen did catch strep throat a lot one year, I think he’s had 2 colds & after my accident where I had head & back injuries, I became prone to sinus infections, which got worse after my 2nd pregnancy, but obviously none of these illnesses have anything to do w/what we ate the first year of our lives & everything to do w/ genetics, hygiene habits, being educated in how viruses & viral loads work & available medical care.

So most babies don't suffer from chronic infections and most babies are breastfed which is why thatll probably be the highest result for this poll. Most of that is going to come to genetics and like bigger environmental factors. Nothing wrong with formula, dont feel guilty.

There are a lot of factors in a kids health outside of if they were breastfed or formula fed. Genetics plays a big part. I think you do what is best for your family. I tried really hard to breastfeed but never had much luck. My kids get sick but no more than other kids. My SIL breastfed and her kids get sick too.

I think that assumption is too narrow…
Bf comes with a tons of benefits that formula just cannt offer as an industrial product. it is great that we have formula as an option though.
Bf is not only about infections; it’s about overall health, such as gut microbiome, shape of jaw muscles, less volume than formula because it changes its composition, is always customized on the situation (melatonin for bed time), hormonal bonding, chronic diseas protection and cancer risk reduction for the mother …

If formula is the best decision for you and your family then there is absolutely nothing to feel guilt about. Yes there are benefits to breastfeeding but I firmly believe there is a lot more in the whole picture of breast vs formula.

I breastfed both my girls for over a year each. My oldest never got sick she was almost 2 before getting sick the first time and no ear infection until 4 years old. My youngest was sick for the first time at 2 weeks old and has already had a few ear infections at 2. I think it just depends on the kid and the circumstance rather than how they’re fed

Its more genetics than boob juice. Breastmilk can definately boost the immune system and has lots of other great benefits for babies early years, but in the long run are fairly neglegable. I never even tried to breastfeed, i knew it wouldnt be feesable in the long run for our family. Do what works best for your family and remember, breastmilk is great, but not a miracle cure.

I was formula and my brother was breast fed. We both still have allergies and asthma, but almost never catch colds because we built strong immune systems in early daycare

I breastfed and my daughter never got unwell. I do think that had something to do with it but I think she also just doesn’t catch things easily. She’s only been ill once her whole life and that was about a year after we stopped breastfeeding

Oh & just to clarify, I’m all for feeding our babies in whatever way makes us happy & healthy so we can be safe parents for them. So if BFing is hurting your emotional or mental wellbeing or causing you unnecessary sleep deprivation or just doesn’t feel right or makes you happy, then it’s not right for your child either, what your child needs most is the best version of you, not a specific type of milk for the first year or 3 of their lives. Having healthier happier parents & a healthy happy childhood will create a better lifelong outcome than any first milk could ever possibly give them,so do what’s best for you without any guilt, bc it’s the best possible thing you could ever give your child.

Breastfed, all good until she started nursery, then she caught a cold and hand, foot and mouth within a month 🤷🏽‍♀️

I honestly think it's more environmental and genetics that play a huge part, not what you feed them. I was EBF while my brother got formula. Guess whose smarter? My brother... guess who has a chronic disease.... me.. guess whose healthier.... my brother. Yes, breastmilk may have its benefits, but it's not life or death or anything that big. Do what's best for you. As long as you feed your child thats all that matters.

EBF child and pretty much was never sick as an infant. He didn’t actually start getting sick until he started going to school at 2.5 years old.