I’m sure you’ve seen it, this weeks cover of Time Magazine – and have heard a lot of controversy y from both angles. I recently found an article that sums up my point of view – From Breasts to Boobs and Back Again.
I especially like what he concludes:
Their conclusion: Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with reduced irritability/colic and a tendency toward longer nocturnal sleep. Breast milk (nocturnal) consists of substantial melatonin levels, whereas artificial formulas do not. We speculate that melatonin which is supplied to the infant via breast milk plays a role in improving sleep and reducing colic in breast-fed infants compared to formula-fed ones.