• Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months decreases the risk of anemia. Anemia in infancy is linked to deficits in language development.
• Frequent feedings increase mother-child interactions, skin-to-skin contact and sensory stimulation during brain growth.
• Fewer ear infections mean better hearing, verbal and speech development.
• It increases learning readiness and I.Q. levels of children at age seven.

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