having an gifted child- because of brestmilk?or bec. genes?thanks?

Answer 1

studies have shown that breast milk raises IQ by about 9 points. not a real high amount but in some people those 9 pts make a big difference. I think its mostly genetic

Answer 2

I have two children, a 13 year old daughter and a 2 year old son.
My daughter was a soy formula fed baby. She was healthy and happy and always within the normal range for her age. She is now in the 7th grade, on the honor role, plays clarinet in the Symphonic band (the highest level of band in her school) and will also be taking up the oboe next year, and she dances ballet and pointe. She is still happy, healthy, and within normal range.
My son was a breast fed baby from birth (3 weeks premature - only 6 pounds 11 ounces) It took him a little while to catch up to the normal range as far as height and weight are concerned, but he is now healthy and happy as well. He has always been in range for the motor skills, hand eye coordination, etc.
The point is that each child is different, and I think that a healthy diet (breastmilk or formula), genes, and environment all play a part in the development of a child.

Answer 3

I would have to say that the breastmilk and omega 3 supplements are huge contributors to advanced development in babies and children.
My 3 year old has always been 4months ahead of herself in almost everything and is an extremely bright child. I took omega 3 supplements while pregnant and while breastfeeding. My oldest daughter is normal for development and has always been on track. Now my 5 month old is doing all the things that an 8 month old does, and her doctor is mesmerized as to how advanced both of my younger daughters are. I do believe that the omega 3 contributed immensely to their development since it is prover to support the brain and advance the development of the brain. Now my oldest was not breastfed(she wouldn't latch on) and I did not take anything but prenatal vitamins while pregnant and she is developing at a normal rate for her age.
I do not treat my oldest any differently than my two youngest.

Answer 4

I'd say it is genes - and the whole bonding process as a child/toddler.

My son was breastfed the longest. He's by far the "smartest" with his IQ and our laziest.
Our daughters are "gifted" in areas - but work harder at school.
They were not breastfed as long and thrive.

I'd always give the advice to try breastfeeding.
Every advantage a child has to health and healthy (brain) cells.. but plenty of people are who they are - environment,
family.. etc..

Answer 5

breast milk has NOTHING to do with it.
You can teach a child everything it needs to know before age three or four if you are persistent and train every day repetitively. and sorry to be the party pooper, but your child probably isn't a gifted child. May be ahead for the age, but all children grow at different rates and it may be lacking in another area. like socialization or people skills. You will know if it is gifted at about kindergarten or even head start. Just begin teaching from birth and your child will be as smart as mine. I did not breastfeed because it makes me feel uncomfortable in social settings. I've had three children and all are smart for their age. The teachers tell me this. You may just need a second professional opinion.

Answer 6

I'm sure it is a combination of things, but I don't think that breastmilk has anything to do with intelligence. If so, what if you were a poor student and learner and breastfed. Does that mean your baby would be the same? Breastmilk is great for a child's immunity. Intelligence stems from both sides of the family's make-up and interests.

Answer 7

Genes have a greater effect on being gifted than breastmilk, but since breastmilk is the natural food of infants it certainly helps feed an infant's brain as well as the rest of his/her body. The environment in which a child lives also helps (or hinders) his/her development. In a perfect world we'd all give our children breastmilk, fruit, vegetables, nonallergenic grains, a bit of honey after children are one year old, and light meat; read to them, play with them, teach them morals in a kind, compassionate manner; and develop their individual gifts in a safe, life-affirming home. We all know this isn't a perfect world, so breast feed your baby and develop his/her gifts with play, interaction, music, and just daily activity.

Answer 8

I have three kids, 2 are in the gifted program- the one that's not is brilliant in common sense and people skills- none were breastfed! Also, I think kids all develop at their own pace. Some might not be GT then they spring ahead later - when the GT kids are leveling off. It's all balanced.

Answer 9

genetics and luck. Breast feeding helps. They say a child who is breastfed has a higher IQ but it is only a couple of points higher. Mine were breastfed for 2.5 years and thrive at school but I defered them so they were a bit older (march babies when the cut off is April) so that may have something to do with it but it all comes easy to them

Answer 10

I didn't breast feed either of my children and my 5 year old is above average for her age... I think it is a combination of genes aswell as just how the child is raised and what lessons they are taught