2012-11-12, 05:39 PM
Ryosuke Wrote:Ok well question number 1.
Breastfeeding vs Formula? I know that BF obviously saves money, but I've read mixed answers on which is really better than the other.
Also did any of you "Go green" when it came to diapers? As in use reusable ones, or are regular diapers the way to go.
And this whole "Ferber Method" thing...like, letting your baby cry itself to sleep. Is that something anyone did. I know how I am, and I'm going to have a tough time doing that. I'm not saying I'll rush to his/her aid at every cry, and I will make sure to have a very structered sleeping schedule and plan, but what are your guy's takes on that?
Breastfeeding is better than formula. Quite a lot of reasons for it. For starters, breast milk is literally made to feed the baby so it has antibodies to lower the occurrence for several diseases. It typically increases bonding between the mother and the baby and is the easiest food for the child to digest. Not to mention formula costs money while breast feeding is free. Breastfed babies also typically tend to have a higher IQ and are have a lower chance of being obese.
Regular diapers seem better and probably save more trouble than having to rewash it often, though I don't know in that regard.
Haven't been a parent to try the "Ferber Method" though I did learn about it in Psychology but if it isn't something you wouldn't do, then don't do it.