1.  Breastfed babies are healthier and get illnesses that are less severe.

2.  Breastfed babies have higher IQs and fewer learning and behavior difficulties.

3.  Breastfed babies develop fewer allergies.

4.  Breastfed babies have lower rates of obesity.

5.  Breastfeeding helps mothers to lose pregnancy size and weight faster.

6.  Breastfeeding results in fewer work days missed due to baby's illness.

7.  Breastfeeding is ecologically sound--no packaging, no plastics, no waste.

8.  Breastfeeding is convenient--no storage, preservation, or special equipment needed.

9.  Breastfeeding saves money. Formula costs more than $2,200 annually, while additional maternal nutrition required for breastfeeding costs a mere $62 per year.

10.  Sweeter-smelling diapers.

All comparisons made are to formula-feeding and formula-fed babies.