Every baby comes into the world trusting completely in their mother, whether it's providing security, comfort, or their first meal. Breastfeeding, although fairly self-explanatory, is the act of a woman nursing a baby with milk from her breast. It is recommended that the baby be breastfed for the first time within one hour of birth and exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life (Belsky, 2012). However, in some areas of the world, particularly the United States, breastfeeding is stigmatized, so a common alternative is formula. There are many benefits that not only the baby can get from breastfeeding but the mother can also get from providing this nourishment to her baby. This article will discuss the benefits a child will experience from the time he or she is born until eight years of age and the benefits a mother may experience while providing for her newborn child. Breast milk is the newborn's main source of nutrition as it is unable to do so. consume and digest normal food. This milk can be given to the baby through direct breastfeeding from the mother or by expressing milk from the breast beforehand and feeding it with a bottle. If a mother is unable to provide her own milk, there are other ways to obtain nutrition for her baby, including milk donated by other mothers through a milk bank or by hiring a wet nurse (a woman who breastfeeds a baby other than his). It is recommended that a baby be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life, and then increasingly introduced to solid foods as he or she develops (Cernadas et al., 2003). Once the baby starts eating solid foods, it is recommended that the mother continues breastfeeding along with regular meals until… tension, less intense sensation seeking, less suspicion, less social acceptance, lower impulsivity scores, and higher socialization scores (Sjögren et al., 2000). Ultimately, breastfeeding appears to be one of the most influential aspects of childhood that can greatly influence an individual's future. It's not just about the act of breastfeeding, as I pointed out, these impacts can also vary based on the duration of breastfeeding. Regardless of whether or not a parent agrees with the idea of ​​breastfeeding, the facts and evidence supporting that idea do not show false information. Breast milk is the most natural way to nourish a baby and has been completely designed to meet his very specific needs. While there are formulas used to replace breast milk, you cannot replicate the nutrition.