Breastfeeding your infant for a minimum of 3 months can decrease his risk of developing eczema later in life says a study presented during the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2019 Annual Meeting. Also known as atopic dermatitis symptoms of this condition are a red and itchy skin. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention breastfed infants have reduced risks of many chronic conditions including asthma and obesity. Still a majority of countries have an exclusive breastfeeding rate below 50 per cent in the first six months says WHO. This creates the need to encourage breastfeeding and