Do's and Don'ts for Baby's First Foods

Breastfeeding has been shown to improve infant, child and maternal health outcomes. It also helps to regulate healthcare costs. But the question is how long should breast-feeding last and when should parents introduce solid foods? Multiple health-focused organizations, including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and the World Health Organization (WHO), recommends exclusive breastfeeding. It means that the infant should receive only breast milk during the first six months of life for optimal nutrition and other health benefits. Once solid foods are introduced, health professionals recommend continuing breastfeeding through 12 months of age and post that, as desired by...