Tag: 6 months

The World Health Organization recommends introducing solid foods around 6 months of age to supplement milk feedings. This transition from an all-liquid diet is a key milestone, but for many parents, it raises questions about how often these new foods should be offered.

By six months, a baby’s nutritional needs exceed what breast milk alone can provide. Understanding what nutrients are lacking in breast milk at 6 months is key to a successful transition to solid foods and continued healthy development.