Breastfed babies 'more challenging'

Breastfed babies cry more, laugh less and generally have "more challenging temperaments" than formula-fed infants, a study has found.

Breastfed babies cry more, laugh less and generally have "more challenging temperaments" than formula-fed infants, a study has found.

But such behaviour is normal, and mothers should learn to cope with it rather than reach for the bottle, according to researchers.

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