1. Earlier you had to make decisions about breast feeding or transitioning to the
use of a bottle with formula or breast milk. What decisions did you make and do
you think your decision impacted your child’s development? Consider and
include issues of early social and emotional attachments, such as Freud’s and
Erikson’s early developmental stages, and Bowlby’s theory of attachment
development in your answer. (1 point for describing your decision, 1 point for
discussing the impact on your child’s development, 2 points for connection to
theory on early development or attachment, 2 points for textbook support)
A. I made the decision to breastfeed my child. My husband and I decided
that there were many benefits that came from breastfeeding and we
wanted our child to receive all the benefits to ensure his health. Breast
feeding ensures nutritional completeness. The milks of all mammals
are low in iron, but the iron contained in breast milk is much more
easily absorbed by the baby’s system. Breast feeding also protects
against faulty jaw development and tooth decay. Sucking the
mother’s nipple instead of an artificial nipple helps avoid
malocclusion, a condition in which the upper and lower jaws do not
meet properly (pg. 175). Breastfeeding also helps with classical
conditioning. In Carolyn’s place, as Carolyn settled down in the rocking
