Infant Feeding

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of life, as it provides the ideal nutrition for infants and helps protect them from illness.

Solid foods can be introduced to infants at around 4-6 months of age, when they are developmentally ready and able to sit upright and control their head and neck.

Cow's milk is not recommended for infants under 1 year old because it can be difficult for them to digest and can lead to iron deficiency.

Infants should be breastfed frequently, every 2-3 hours, to ensure they are getting enough milk and nutrients.

Breast milk can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, and at room temperature for up to 4 hours.

Infants should be offered 2-4 tablespoons of solid food per meal, starting with one meal per day and gradually increasing to two or three meals per day.

Meat, poultry, fish, and beans are all good sources of iron for infants.

Infants should be offered 2-4 ounces of water per day, starting at around 6 months of age.

Milk, yogurt, cheese, and broccoli are all good sources of calcium for infants.

Cow's milk can be introduced to infants at around 12-18 months of age, after they have been weaned from breast milk or formula.

Oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, and kiwi are all good sources of vitamin C for infants.

Finger foods can be introduced to infants at around 6-9 months of age, when they are able to sit upright and control their head and neck.

Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans are all good sources of fiber for infants.

Juice can be introduced to infants at around 12-18 months of age, but it should be limited to 4 ounces per day.

Meat, poultry, fish, and beans are all good sources of protein for infants.