Harm of Formula Feeding

HARM OF FORMULA/TOP FEEDING:-

1. Deprivement of all benefits to mother and baby as a results of breastfeeding.
2. Increased chances of getting respiratory, gastrointestinal and ear infections.
3. Increased chance of asthma and other allergies.
4. Increased chance of necrotizing enterocolitis.
5. Increased chance of chronic disease like Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Ulerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
6. Increased chance of heart disease, hypertension, obesity, altered blood cholesterol level and atherosclerosis in later adulthood.
7. Formula/Top feeding is time consuming less nutritious and expensive.
8. It is hazardous to environment due to use of plastic, tin containers, use of gas, fuel and electricity.