Weaning
For the first six months, breast milk - and/or substitute milk - provides all the nutrients and fluids that your baby needs. The Department of Health recommends that solid food should not be introduced before a baby is six months of age. Also, that after six months, you should continue breastfeeding and/or giving your baby breast milk substitute, alongside solid food for up to two years of age, or beyond.
You should not give your baby cows' milk to drink before the age of 12 months.
Introducing solid food is known as weaning. It is not recommended before your baby is six months of age because the infant digestive system, and kidneys, are not usually developed enough to deal with solid food.
Useful websites links
Department of Health - Weaning Leaflet
- Department of Health
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