• Weaning Process

    Top Hints For Fruitful Weaning

    A weaned child is well accustomed to other foods other than breastfeeding. Every parent wishes to introduce his/her child to foods appropriately, since what the child feeds matters health-wise now and in the future. Health experts recommend children introduced to foods at the age of 6 months and above. Before 6 months, children should depend on breast milk and infant formulas, but after 6 months, they require more iron and other nutrients that breast milk cannot provide. Weaning must be done gradually, and by 12 months, solid foods must form the baby’s main diet. This will help them grow and develop properly. Do not allow processed weaning foods to replace…