Up to 6 months
New babies bring many changes to the family/whanau. When caring for your baby you might get lots of different and sometimes contradicting advice. If you have any questions or concerns talk to your midwife, Plunket staff, doctor or other well child health provider.
Breastfeeding
There are benefits to your baby if you continue to breastfeed exclusively (not having any solid food) until they are around six months old, and continue to breastfeed once your baby has started solid food, until at least1 year of age or older.
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breastfeeding changes
Between 6 weeks and 6 months you may notice some breastfeeding changes. This is also the time babies have growth spurts
Other drinks
While baby can be given water, avoid giving them other types of drink except milk.
