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About "Infant Feeding"

Giving infants a nutritious and healthy diet is very important for their proper growth and development. Some of the recommended dietary tips for infants include:

1.     An infant should be only breastfed up to 6 months of age. Breastfeeding can be continued until the child’s first birthday.

2.     Vitamin D supplement should be given for breastfed babies.

3.     Healthy and iron-rich food should be introduced after 6 months.

4.     Give the baby a wide variety of healthy food with different textures.

5.     After 9 months, give nutritious snacks 2 to 3 times a day.

6.     After 6 months, encourage the baby to drink from a cup.

7.     Avoid sugary beverages.