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Breastfeeding is Best!

• Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed human babies. Infant formulas (artificial baby milks) are usually made from cow's milk!
• Breastfed babies are one-third less likely to die of crib death (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS)
• Breastfed babies have fewer illnesses and milder effects when illness does occur.
• Breastfed babies are less likely to grow into overweight children.
• Breastfeeding encourages the best brain growth and development in babies. Breastfed babies are more likely to have higher IQs.
• Premature babies do better with breast milk compared to formula milk.
• Breastfeeding can save you between $1,160 to $3,915 per year, depending on the brand of formula

Interactive Breastfeeding Classes

• Every Tuesday at 4:10pm at the Ft Walton Beach WIC Office

• Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 at the Ft Walton Beach WIC Office

• Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 1pm at the Crestview WIC Office

*Breastfeeding classes are by appointment only for WIC clients; however, individuals not enrolled in WIC are welcome to sit in on classes.  Call 850-833-9254 for more info.

Helpful Breastfeeding Sites
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• Florida Breastfeeding Coalition
• La Leche League International
• Kellymom Breastfeeding & Parenting
• Dr. Jack Newman & Edith Kernerman
• US Dept of Health & Human Services - Women's Health
• MyPyramid for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding