Category: Feeding practices

According to the World Health Organization, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of a baby's life. However, many parents confuse the subsequent introduction of solid foods, known as complementary feeding, with supplementary feeding, even though the two are fundamentally different.

The term **'full feed'** has several distinct meanings depending on the nutritional context, from ensuring a baby receives a satisfying milk meal to describing a complete, balanced feed for livestock. This multi-faceted term highlights how a single phrase can have widely different implications across various fields of nutrition and dietetics. Its meaning can range from a specific feeding goal to a type of specialized dietary plan.