Babies breastfed for longer ’have higher IQs’

Babies breastfed for longer have higher IQs, say researchers

Babies breastfed for longer ’have higher IQs’

Children who are breastfed for longer go on to become more intelligent, educated, and successful adults, a study has found.

Researchers analysed breastfeeding data on almost 3,500 babies who were given IQ tests when they reached the age of 30 and provided information on educational attainment and income.

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