Breastfeeding mums less likely to give their babies treats, study shows

Mothers who breastfeed their babies for more than six months are less likely to give them treats like chocolate, crisps and sugary drinks before they turn one, according to a study.

Promoting breastfeeding where possible could help establish healthy eating from a young age, researchers suggested.

Academics from the analysed the answers of 2,730 mothers of babies aged eight to 12 months included in the the maternal infant and nutrition survey.