I was breastfed for a couple of months, then formula. My kids, on the other hand, were breastfed exclusively for months and nonexclusively for years, and never had an ounce of formula. If I were to change careers, lactation consultant would probably be on my short list. I'm pretty passionate about the benefits of nursing for those moms who are able to do it. I'll also echo what PenguinTrax said about cosleeping. Safe, easy, and allows mom to get pretty darn close to a full night's sleep!!
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