Study Finds Breastfed Children Far Better At Suckling Later In Life

CAMBRIDGE, MA—In a revelation shedding light on a previously unexamined facet of childhood development, a study published Thursday by researchers at Harvard University found that those who were breastfed as infants tended to excel at suckling later in life. “In all 50 states, children who were breastfed outperformed their peers on suckling aptitude tests, having far more pronounced suckling power and an average latch force of 9.2,” said study co-author Holly Kline, outlining major breakthroughs from the decades-long study on the impacts of infant nursing and the ability to suck milk directly from a breast as an adult. “By every metric, those who suckled heavily as babies were far more prepared for accessing the milk pools in adulthood than those who did not. It’s clear that adults who were formula-fed as infants face significant disadvantages when it comes to suckling later in life, and this can only be remedied by years of occupational suckling therapy.” Kline concluded by cautioning that despite the encouraging results, those who suckle excessively as infants may develop suckling strength so intense that in adulthood they slurp a nipple clear off the body.