Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI)

National network of organizations and individuals dedicated to protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding and optimal infant and young child feeding practices
 
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DISADVANTAGES OF BOTTLE-FEEDING AND ANIMAL FEEDING 

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  • It exposes the infant to infections through contamination.
  • It does not contain living anti-infective factors so they are unable to help the baby fight infection.
  • It causes digestive problems and malnutrition.
  • It may cause suckling and development problems. 
  • It increases the infant's risk of developing some chronic conditions like diabetes and allergic conditions.
  • It does not nurture bonding of mother and child through close body  contact.
  • It does not protect the mother from another pregnancy soon after birth.
  • It does not lower the risk of breast and ovarian cancers in the woman.
  • It is expensive and less nutritious.
  • It is inferior to breastfeeding in all respects.

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