Popsugar Family Babies Benefits of Breastfeeding For Babies 7 Reasons the Breast Really Benefits Baby January 7, 2014 by Lisa Horten View On One Page Photo 5 of 7 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 5 It'll Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding as a way to help reduce your child's risk of becoming overweight or obese as a teen or adult. Source: Flickr user Bridget Coila Previous Next Start Slideshow BabiesPregnancyBreastfeeding