Are Formula Fed Babies Smarter?

There's no difference between breastmilk or formula when it comes to your child's IQ, says study. Fed is best.

Are formula fed babies smarter than breastfed babies?

Compared to those infants who were exclusively formula fed, results showed a 2.1 point difference in IQ at age 8 for children exclusively breastfed and an increase of 1.5 IQ points in children who received mixed feeding.

Do formula fed babies develop slower?

Healthy breastfed infants typically put on weight more slowly than formula-fed infants in the first year of life. Formula-fed infants typically gain weight more quickly after about 3 months of age. Differences in weight patterns continue even after complimentary foods are introduced.