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I think breastfeeding your baby is the best thing you can do for them.Breast milk is so much better than formula could ever be. Someone once told me that there was a study done in Australia with some where around 100 babies who were breastfed and who weren't. They watched these kids for 21 years!! They found that breastfed babies got sick less often, are smarter/did better in school, and are overall healthier. If you can breastfeed 12-18 months that would be best. I'm breastfeeding my 9 month old son and I'm doing good. I know its hard sometimes, but I keep reminding myself how great it is for him. I want him to be healthy and happy. For the breastfeeding mom's who are having problems with your baby when they start biting I have some tips. When your baby starts to bite you, stop the feeding momentarily and let him/her chew on something (it helps alot if its something chilled in the refridgerator). Sometimes a frozen fruit is good, like a pear slice, or a DOLE fruit popsicle, or even teething biscuits/cookies.If you're not comfortable with giving any of those,, a lil bit of ice is good too, or a teething ring. You can also use some teething gel. After they chew on something until they seem to feel better, go right back to breastfeeding. It may take more than a few times but usually they will eventually learn not to bite.
By stopping as soon as they bite you and let them chew on something else, and then going back to the breast again, they're learning its not okay to bite on you. Really try not to get frustrated and scold your baby. This won't help. Heres a site to check out: www.fda.gov/fdac/features/895_brstfeed.html

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