a year on extra food for the extra calories she has to intake, as opposed to around $1,200 a year for formula, plus the cost of bottles and accessaries. (www.askdrsears.com/html/0/T000100.asp) Even if a mother has to rent or buy breast pump equipment, she will still only spend about half of what it costs to feed the infant formula. (www.helioshealth.com/baby/feeding/pros_cons.html)
             Breastfeeding has psychological benefits for the infant. It creates an early emotional bond between the mother and the infant. Many psychologists believe the infant enjoys the sense of security from the warmth and presence of their mother, especially when there is skin-to-skin contact during feeding. Parents of bottle-fed babies may be tempted to
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