Study: Breastfed kids score higher on intelligence tests than formula-fed children

That's according to a new study by Boston Children's Hospital researchers

HOUSTON – Women who breastfeed could be increasing the chance their child will do well in school.

NBC News reports that a new study by researchers at Boston Children's Hospital found for every additional month a child was breastfed, his or her language skills advanced at age three. They also scored higher on intelligence tests at age seven.

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The current recommendation calls for women to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months, and to continue breastfeeding through one year.

However, right now, only a third of women are still breastfeeding by the time their baby reaches six months.