Introduction of Complementary Foods

Behavior: At 6 months, mother or caregiver introduces soft, appropriate foods and continues breastfeeding on demand.

• When infant is 6 months old, mother gives the infant complementary foods - foods in addition to breastmilk - to help the infant grow strong and healthy. Breastmilk cannot meet all the nutritional needs for growth and development.
• Mother continues to give breastmilk as the main food throughout the infant's first year. Breastmilk will continue to protect the child against illness.