In Search of the Natural Weaning Age of Humans
Prehistorical Archeological Findings Expert Opinions Past and Present
Prehistorical Archeological Findings Expert Opinions Past and Present
There are occasions when a mother is unable to provide any human milk for her baby, or where serious supply challenges require artificial supplementation.
Breastfed children have far fewer dental cavities than those who are bottle-fed.(1-3) This includes nursing caries as well as other cavities. The unfortunate term “nursing caries” refers to a typical pattern of dental decay seen when
Human babies are born helpless, needing to be entirely cared for and protected. Luckily, they are born with all the necessary tools and “instructions” to attain such care for themselves, and to become a loved and loving part of their family and society.
Breastfeeding isn’t only about providing mother’s milk. While seldom recognized in literature, doctors’ advice or common conversation, there’s a whole lot more to breastfeeding than nutrition and immunity, and some of this can be achieved during bottlefeeding as well.