Recently, it was discovered that breast fed babies are developmentally advanced
to babies that are formula fed (PEDIATRICS Vol. 101 No. 1 January 1998 ). This article,
entitled "Breastfeeding and Later Cognitive and Academic Outcomes" by Horwood and Fergusson
(New Zealand), reported that in an 18 year longitudinal study of over 1,000 children,
those who were breast fed as infants had both better intelligence and greater academic
achievement than those who were infant formula fed children.
Breast fed babies are also less likely to get a cold or flu, rarely get colic, and
are more resistant to skin irritations. The reason for this is simple - breast milk contains important
nutrients and co-factors not present in infant formula.
The most crucial period for breast feeding your infant is during the first 3-4 months. Mounting
evidence would suggest the first 9-12 months for optimal health and cognitive development (PEDIATRICS
Vol. 101 No. 1 January 1998). Some working mothers find it very difficult to maintain a strict
breast feeding schedule while juggling their job responsibilities -- this was the case for my wife Jodi. As stress mounts, breast milk
production decreases, and eventually formula feeding may become nessessary to meet the intake requirements of a fast developing infant.
The composition of breast milk is very complex and virtually impossible to duplicate.
Infant formula manufacturers do the best they can to make formula nutritious, but they fall
short in many ways. Fortifying infant formula with key nutrients can be accomplished quite easily.
Please remember, however, that breast feeding is the best option for your infant and should be continued
as long as possible - 3-4 months minimum, 9-12 month optimum. The following is one option for enhancing
infant formula. Is this option better than breast feeding - NO WAY!! It is better than formula alone
for those mothers who can not maintain the breast feeding schedule, MOST DEFINITELY in our opinion!
Supplementing with superfoods is one option for fortifying infant formula - and the results
glow is the eyes of Joshua Neal Thompson, our son (pictured below at 5 months of age).
Let us teach you how to create the best infant formula possible, using:
Spirulina Nanocluster
FirstFood™ - Colostrum
IQ™ - DHA - Omega 3 essential fatty acid
Digestion formula - enzymes
HydraCel®
Directions: In a 2 lb. can of Enfamil powder (any powder formula will do - they
all require fortification to be of benefit to your child) add 10 capsules of Spirulina
Nanocluster, 10 capsules of FirstFood™ - Colostrum, and 10 capsules of
Digestion Formula enzymes. Once added, place lid back on container and shake can
vigorously for 5 minutes - to mix contents thoroughly. You may need to divide
contents equally into separate containers to achieve an even blend of nutients.
Yes, the color of the powder formula will change from cream to a very light shade of green.
Now you can prepare formula as usual. We use spring water with HydraCel®
added, and once a day we squeeze one gel cap of IQ™ - DHA into his prepared formula bottle.
Joshua is exceptionally healthy, never had colic, and slept through the night since
the age of 3 months. We are so thankful to have found these awesome supplements!
If you
would like to speak with us about adding superfoods to your infant's formula, please call
Todd N. Thompson 800-228-9810 ext. 325
Jodi & Todd Thompson
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