Complementary feeding, as defined by the World Health Organization, is “the process starting when breast milk or breast milk substitute alone is no longer sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of infants” so that “other foods and liquids are needed, along with breast milk”. Complementary food in this opinion, comprises therefore, all liquid, semisolid and …
When breastfeeding does not occur either through parental choice or medical need, infant formulae will be required. Infant formulae are by definition foods intended for particular nutritional use by infants during the first months of life and satisfying by themselves the nutritional requirements of such infants until the introduction of appropriate complementary feeding. In case …
Breastfeeding is a process that takes time and practice. It is very important to feed the baby on time. A newborn has to be fed every 2 to 3 hours, which means you need to nurse her 8-12 times in 24 hours. When your baby drinks milk from your breasts, it is a signal to …
Recommendations The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life to achieve optimal growth, development and health. Mothers should continue to breastfeed their children beyond the age of six months, until they are two years of age or older, at the same time providing them with …
