Up to 1 year
Help your child feel safe and secure. Babies and children need to know there is someone who loves them and that their needs will be met as soon as possible. This means: feeding them when they are hungry, keeping them warm and dry, helping them if they are in pain, scared or upset.
Breastfeeding
We recommend that baby has breastmilk only until they are ready for and need extra food at around 6 months old. Then continue to breastfeed until they are at least 1 year or older.
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Continuing to breastfeed
Breastfeeding exclusively until around 6 months provides the best nutrition for baby.
Introducing drinks
Your baby needs to sit on your lap or in a highchair when drinking. Babies who are propped up on pillows or laid flat to drink are more likely to…
