I just have to ad my .02 worth here. I have five children who are all smart. My 13 year old is very advanced in math and is well ahead of the top kids in his school (even the ones a year older). He was totally breastfed for almost a year--he would not take solids. He later developed allergies and asthma. I think he was smart even then!!! He knew that his system could not handle anything other than breastmilk. This doc should talk with Ryan's teachers!!! I did not do as well with his older sister and she wasn't totally bfed. As smart as she is, I think she would have been smarter if she had been breastfed longer! Kay Hagan-Haller, LLLL [log in to unmask] I thank God far more for friends than for my daily bread--for friendship is the bread of the heart. --Mitford